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chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner, while chicken thighs are often less expensive.

ghee

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Olive oil offers health benefits, while vegetable oil is budget-friendly.

fresh parsley

🥗Healthier: spinach

💰Cheaper: dried herbs

Spinach adds nutrients, while dried herbs are often cheaper.

fried onions

🥗Healthier: baked onions

💰Cheaper: caramelized onions

Baked onions reduce fat, while caramelized onions are less costly.

Soak wheat in water overnight.

Drain the soaked wheat and set aside.

Heat ghee in a large pot over medium heat until melted.

Add chopped onions and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Add chicken pieces and brown on all sides, about 8-10 minutes.

Pour in water and bring to a boil.

Add soaked wheat, salt, and spices; stir to combine.

Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 2-3 hours, stirring occasionally.

Once wheat is tender, shred chicken into small pieces.

Continue cooking until mixture thickens, about 30 minutes more.

Stir in lemon juice and adjust seasoning if needed.

Serve hot, garnished with fried onions and fresh parsley.

Cooking Techniques

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