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basmati rice

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: long-grain rice

Quinoa adds protein and fiber while long-grain rice is more economical.

almonds

🥗Healthier: walnuts

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Walnuts provide healthy fats and sunflower seeds are budget-friendly.

saffron

💰Cheaper: turmeric

Turmeric gives a similar color at a lower price.

chicken broth

💰Cheaper: water with bouillon cubes

Bouillon cubes are a cost-effective alternative to broth.

Heat 100 ml oil in a pot until hot.

Add 4 chopped onions and sauté until translucent.

Stir in 2 tablespoons ginger-garlic paste and cook until the smell is gone.

Add 1 chopped tomato and cook until softened.

Add spices: 1 teaspoon turmeric powder, 1 teaspoon red chili powder, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon coriander powder, and 1 teaspoon pepper powder; sauté for 1-2 minutes.

Add 1 kg chicken pieces and sauté until well coated with spices.

Add water in a quantity of 2 times the rice amount; cover and cook for 10 minutes.

Remove the chicken and place it in a tray.

Add 1 kg soaked rice to the pot and cook on low heat, covered.

After cooking, wrap the pot with silver foil and cover with a lid; let it steam for 20 minutes.

Remove the foil and lid; add 1 tablespoon ghee to the rice and fluff it up.

Garnish with cucumber, tomato, lemon, almonds, dates, raisins, and coriander leaves before serving.

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