IRAN! a breakfast for cold winter days with baking fresh bread♡IRAN VILLAGE

lentils

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: split peas

Quinoa adds protein while split peas are more affordable.

saffron

🥗Healthier: turmeric

💰Cheaper: yellow food coloring

Turmeric offers color and health benefits at a lower cost.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier, while canola is budget-friendly.

almonds

🥗Healthier: walnuts

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Walnuts provide healthy fats, while sunflower seeds are economical.

Rinse rice under cold water until water runs clear.

Soak lentils in water for 30 minutes.

Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat.

Add chopped onions and sauté until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes.

Stir in turmeric, cinnamon, cumin, and garlic; cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

Add soaked lentils and rice to the pot; mix well.

Pour in water and bring to a boil.

Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20-25 minutes until rice is cooked.

Stir in raisins and lemon juice; cook for an additional 5 minutes.

Remove from heat and let sit covered for 10 minutes before serving.

Fluff with a fork and garnish with almonds and carrots.

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