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whole wheat flour

🥗Healthier: almond flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Almond flour is gluten-free and lower in carbs.

ghee

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: butter

Olive oil is healthier and provides a different flavor.

green chili

🥗Healthier: bell pepper

💰Cheaper: jalapeño

Bell pepper offers a milder flavor while being colorful.

lentils

🥗Healthier: chickpeas

💰Cheaper: split peas

Chickpeas are high in protein and versatile.

Rinse lentils under cold water until water runs clear.

Soak lentils for at least 30 minutes to soften.

Heat oil in a pot over medium heat until shimmering.

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

Stir in minced garlic and ginger, cooking for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

Add diced tomato, cumin, coriander, turmeric, and chopped green chili; cook until tomatoes break down, about 5 minutes.

Add soaked lentils and water; bring to a boil, then reduce heat to simmer.

Cook lentils until tender, about 20-25 minutes, adding more water if needed.

Meanwhile, combine whole wheat flour and salt in a bowl.

Gradually add water, mixing until a dough forms; knead for 5 minutes until smooth.

Divide dough into balls and roll out into flat circles.

Cook chapati on a hot skillet for 1-2 minutes on each side until puffed and golden.

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