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bengal gram flour

🥗Healthier: chickpea flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Chickpea flour is more nutritious while all-purpose flour is widely available.

potatoes

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: none

Sweet potatoes add fiber and vitamins.

fish

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Tofu is a plant-based protein, while canned tuna is more affordable.

paneer

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Tofu is lower in fat and calories.

Boil potatoes until tender, then peel and mash.

Chop onions and green chilies finely.

Mix mashed potatoes, chopped onions, green chilies, and coriander leaves in a bowl.

Add spices, salt, and sugar to the mixture and combine well.

Shape the mixture into small patties or balls.

Prepare a batter with Bengal gram flour and water, then dip each patty in the batter.

Heat mustard oil in a pan over medium heat until hot.

Fry the patties until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side.

For steamed options, place patties in a steamer and cook for 10-12 minutes.

For baked options, preheat the oven to 180°C and bake for 20-25 minutes until crispy.

Cooking Techniques

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