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lamb shanks

🥗Healthier: chicken thighs

💰Cheaper: beef shanks

Chicken is lower in fat, while beef is often more affordable.

yogurt

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt adds protein with fewer calories.

ghee

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: butter

Olive oil is healthier while butter offers similar richness.

green chilies

🥗Healthier: bell peppers

💰Cheaper: jalapeños

Bell peppers are milder and easier to find.

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

Add sliced onions and sauté until golden brown, about 8-10 minutes.

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

Add chopped tomatoes and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.

Mix in spices, including cumin, coriander, and garam masala, cooking for 2 minutes.

Add lamb shanks, browning on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.

Pour in yogurt, stirring to coat the meat evenly.

Add water to cover the meat, then bring to a boil.

Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 2-3 hours until meat is tender.

Stir in chopped cilantro and green chilies before serving.

Adjust seasoning with salt, black pepper, and lemon juice to taste.

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