Monday To Friday Indian Summer Dinner Recipes | Quick Dinner Ideas | Simple Living Wise Thinking

yogurt

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: buttermilk

Greek yogurt adds protein while reducing calories.

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chickpeas

Tofu is plant-based and lower in calories.

naan

🥗Healthier: whole wheat pita

💰Cheaper: store-bought flatbread

Whole wheat pita is healthier while still being versatile.

garam masala

🥗Healthier: curry powder

💰Cheaper: individual spices

Curry powder offers similar flavor at a lower cost.

Heat oil in a pan over medium flame.

Add 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds and 1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds, sauté briefly.

Mix in 1/2 teaspoon ginger garlic paste, then add chopped onion and sauté until soft.

Add 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder, 1/2 teaspoon coriander powder, and 1/2 teaspoon red chili powder, mixing well.

Add chopped bottle gourd and cook covered for about 10 minutes until soft.

Stir in 1/2 cup moong dal and salt to taste, cover and cook for a few more minutes.

For the potato dish, fry diced potatoes in oil, then remove them from the pan.

In the same oil, add 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds, 1/2 teaspoon ginger garlic paste, and chopped onion, sauté until soft.

Add spices and mix well, then add boiled potatoes and cover to cook for a few minutes.

Finish with 1 tablespoon sugar and serve with roti or rice.

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