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rice

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: bulgur

Quinoa is more nutritious, while bulgur is often less expensive.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water

Homemade broth is healthier, while water is a budget-friendly option.

Prepare tomato paste by boiling tomatoes and blending them with red chili powder.

In a pan, heat butter and sauté garlic and onions until translucent.

Add salt, black pepper, and roasted cumin powder, and mix well.

Add the boiled rice to the pan and mix with spices for 2 minutes.

Stir in finely chopped carrot and bell pepper, and cook for 1-2 minutes.

Add the prepared tomato paste and mix well.

Add 4 cups of water and bring to a boil on high flame.

Once boiling, reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 20 minutes.

After 20 minutes, garnish with finely chopped cilantro and serve.

Cooking Techniques

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