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basmati rice

🥗Healthier: brown rice

💰Cheaper: long-grain rice

Brown rice adds fiber, while long-grain rice is often more affordable.

green chilies

🥗Healthier: jalapeños

💰Cheaper: bell peppers

Jalapeños provide a similar heat, while bell peppers add sweetness without spice.

oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Olive oil offers healthier fats, while vegetable oil is budget-friendly.

cilantro

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: green onions

Parsley provides a fresh flavor, while green onions are often less expensive.

Rinse basmati rice under cold water until the water runs clear.

Soak the rice in water for 30 minutes, then drain.

Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add cumin seeds, bay leaves, cardamom pods, and cloves; sauté until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.

Add sliced onions and cook until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes.

Stir in minced ginger and garlic; cook for 1-2 minutes until aromatic.

Add chopped tomatoes and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes.

Mix in chopped green chilies, coriander powder, turmeric powder, and salt; cook for another 2-3 minutes.

Add the soaked rice and stir gently to coat with the spices.

Pour in water (about double the volume of rice) and bring to a boil.

Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until rice is tender and water is absorbed, about 15-20 minutes.

Remove from heat and let it sit covered for 5 minutes.

Fluff the rice with a fork and stir in lemon juice and chopped cilantro before serving.

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