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coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water + coconut extract

Almond milk reduces calories while maintaining a creamy texture.

basmati rice

🥗Healthier: brown rice

💰Cheaper: long-grain rice

Brown rice adds fiber and nutrients, while long-grain rice is often cheaper.

mixed vegetables

🥗Healthier: fresh seasonal vegetables

💰Cheaper: frozen mixed vegetables

Fresh vegetables enhance flavor while frozen options are more economical.

whole spices

🥗Healthier: ground spices

💰Cheaper: dried herbs

Ground spices are more convenient, while dried herbs can be less expensive.

In a hot pan, add oil.

Add 1/2 tbsp black peppercorns, 15 cloves, 2 star anise, 12 green cardamom pods, 4 cinnamon sticks, and 4 bay leaves; fry for a few seconds.

Add 3 chopped onions and fry until the onions are nice and soft.

Add 1 cup frozen green peas and fry for about 2-3 minutes.

Add 1 tsp turmeric powder and 10 stock cubes; fry for about 2-3 minutes.

Add 8 cups of water and mix well.

Add salt to taste and 2 tbsp ghee (clarified butter); mix well again.

Cover and allow to boil.

Add 4 cups of washed and soaked basmati rice; mix gently.

Cover and cook the rice until it is about 80% cooked.

Gently mix the rice, ensuring it is not fully cooked.

Cover again and cook on low flame until the rice is fully cooked.

Let the rice rest for about 15 minutes before serving.

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