Food Diaries - 04 Dec 2022 - Recipes: Burmese Samosa Daal Curry & Apples With Rabri - Zarnak Sidhwa

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: almond milk

Light coconut milk reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

red lentils

🥗Healthier: green lentils

💰Cheaper: split peas

Green lentils are often more affordable and nutritious.

samosas

🥗Healthier: baked samosas

💰Cheaper: potato filling

Baked samosas are lower in fat and can be made with inexpensive ingredients.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade vegetable stock

💰Cheaper: water with seasonings

Homemade stock is more nutritious and cost-effective.

Heat oil in a large pot until hot.

Add chopped onions and sauté until translucent.

Stir in minced garlic and grated ginger; cook until fragrant.

Add chopped tomatoes and cook until softened.

Mix in cumin, coriander, turmeric, and chili powder; cook to release flavors.

Add red lentils and vegetable broth; bring to a boil.

Reduce heat and simmer until lentils are tender.

Stir in coconut milk and simmer for an additional 5 minutes.

Season with salt and lime juice to taste.

Serve hot with crispy samosas on the side, garnished with cilantro.

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