Lunch Menu Idea For Hot Summer|Pakistani Lunch Idea|Easy Summer Lunch Recipe(In Urdu)By Shaz Kitchen

basmati rice

🥗Healthier: brown rice

💰Cheaper: long-grain rice

Brown rice adds fiber and is more nutritious.

ghee

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Olive oil is healthier while vegetable oil is more budget-friendly.

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: mixed vegetables

Tofu provides protein while mixed vegetables are cost-effective.

whole spices

🥗Healthier: ground spices

💰Cheaper: mixed spice blend

Ground spices save time and are often cheaper.

Place 500 grams of chicken bones in a pot with 3-4 cups of water and bring to a boil

Add 1 teaspoon cumin seeds, 1 piece of cinnamon stick, 1 large cardamom pod, 4-5 black peppercorns, 1 curry leaf, and 1 teaspoon coriander seeds

Simmer for about 30 minutes

Soak 1 cup basmati rice in water for half an hour

In a separate pan, heat 2-3 tablespoons of oil and add a small sliced onion, cooking until golden brown

Add 1-2 tablespoons of ginger garlic paste, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1 teaspoon red chili powder, mixing well

Add 2 cups of chicken to the pan and cook until combined

Add the soaked rice to the pot with the broth and bring to a boil

Add 1 chopped tomato and 2-3 green chilies, then reduce heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes until rice is cooked

Garnish with 2-3 tablespoons of chopped cilantro and 1 tablespoon lemon juice before serving

Cooking Techniques

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