Cooking Traditional Azerbaijani Chicken Pilaf in the Village, making Pomegranate bracelet salad!

long-grain rice

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: short-grain rice

Quinoa offers more protein while short-grain rice is often less expensive.

dried fruits

🥗Healthier: fresh fruits

💰Cheaper: canned fruits

Fresh fruits provide a healthier option while canned fruits can be more budget-friendly.

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner, while chicken thighs are often cheaper than breasts.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is a healthier fat option, while margarine can be more cost-effective.

Melt butter in a pot

Add chopped onion and cook until soft

Add organic chicken and brown it

Stir in rice and mix well

Pour in water to cover rice

Add saffron and cook until rice is tender

Serve with pomegranate salad

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