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chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner, while chicken thighs are often less expensive.

ghee

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Olive oil offers health benefits, while vegetable oil is budget-friendly.

fresh parsley

🥗Healthier: spinach

💰Cheaper: dried herbs

Spinach adds nutrients, while dried herbs are often cheaper.

fried onions

🥗Healthier: baked onions

💰Cheaper: caramelized onions

Baked onions reduce fat, while caramelized onions are less costly.

Soak wheat in water overnight to soften.

Drain the soaked wheat and set aside.

In a large pot, add ghee and heat until shimmering.

Add mutton/chicken pieces and brown on all sides.

Sprinkle in salt and add the cinnamon stick; stir to combine.

Pour in water and bring to a boil.

Reduce heat and add soaked wheat; simmer until wheat is tender.

Cooking Techniques

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