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basmati rice

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: long-grain rice

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

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Tofu is a plant-based alternative, while chicken thighs are usually less expensive than breasts.

Marinate chicken with garlic, turmeric, and pilau masala for 10 minutes.

Heat cooking oil in a pan until hot.

Add chicken and cook until halfway done, about 5-6 minutes.

Remove chicken and set aside.

Cook chopped onions in the same pan until golden brown, about 7-15 minutes.

Add garlic and ginger to the onions and cook for 1 minute.

Add pilau masala and some water to the pan.

Add washed rice to the mixture.

Return chicken to the pan along with its juices.

Cover and reduce heat to low, cooking until rice is done, about 6-7 minutes.

Let sit for 5 minutes before serving.

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