4 healthy dinner recipes | quick and easy Indian dinner recipes

paneer

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Tofu provides a similar texture and is often less expensive.

ghee

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: butter

Olive oil is healthier and has a higher smoke point.

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chickpeas

Chickpeas are a cost-effective protein alternative.

yogurt

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt is thicker and adds creaminess with fewer calories.

Cook rice in boiling water until tender, about 15-20 minutes.

Soak lentils in water for 30 minutes, then drain.

Heat ghee in a pan over medium heat until shimmering.

Add mustard seeds and cumin; cook until they pop, about 1-2 minutes.

Stir in chopped onions, garlic, and ginger; sauté until golden, about 5 minutes.

Add chopped tomatoes and cook until soft, about 5-7 minutes.

Mix in lentils and spices; add water and simmer until lentils are tender, about 20 minutes.

In a separate pan, sauté spinach until wilted, about 3-4 minutes.

Add cooked chicken or paneer to the spinach; stir to combine.

Serve lentils over rice with a side of spinach and yogurt.

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