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yogurt

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt adds protein and creaminess while sour cream is often less expensive.

cucumbers

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: pickles

Zucchini offers a similar texture and fewer calories, while pickles provide a tangy flavor.

Peel and dice cucumbers into small pieces.

Chop red onion finely.

Dice tomatoes and remove seeds if desired.

Finely chop green chilies, adjusting quantity for spice preference.

Chop cilantro and mint leaves coarsely.

Toast cumin seeds in a dry pan over medium heat until fragrant, about 2-3 minutes.

In a mixing bowl, combine yogurt, diced cucumbers, red onion, tomatoes, green chilies, cilantro, and mint leaves.

Add toasted cumin seeds, salt, black pepper, and lemon juice to the mixture.

Mix everything gently until well combined.

Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.

Serve chilled or at room temperature.

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