4 Best Rice Recipes For Dinner/Iftar/Dawat/Party by Aqsa's Cuisine,Easy Dinner Recipes Biryani Pulao

basmati rice

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: long-grain rice

Quinoa is a healthier grain option, while long-grain rice is more economical.

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: vegetables

Tofu provides a plant-based protein alternative, while vegetables are budget-friendly.

ghee

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: butter

Olive oil is a healthier fat, while butter is often less expensive.

saffron

🥗Healthier: turmeric

💰Cheaper: yellow food coloring

Turmeric provides color and flavor at a lower cost.

Heat 1/3 cup oil in a pan over medium heat.

Chop 1 small onion finely and add to the oil, frying until golden brown.

Add 1 teaspoon cumin seeds, 2 bay leaves, 1 small stick of cinnamon, 1 star anise, 1 large cardamom pod, 3 green cardamom pods, and 3 cloves to the pan and fry until fragrant.

Pour in 5 cups of water and add 1 tablespoon of salt and 2 large chopped green chilies.

Once the water boils, add 500 grams of soaked basmati rice and stir gently.

Cook on high flame until 1/3 of the water is absorbed, then gently stir the rice once.

Add food color mixed with water to one side of the rice and cover, cooking on low flame for 15-20 minutes.

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