Vegetarian delicacies from Georgia

red beans

🥗Healthier: black beans

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Canned beans save time and are often more affordable.

walnuts

🥗Healthier: sunflower seeds

💰Cheaper: peanuts

Sunflower seeds provide a similar crunch with fewer allergens.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil offers a high smoke point and similar flavor.

vinegar

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: lime juice

Lemon juice adds acidity and brightness at a lower cost.

Chop 1 medium onion, 1 tablespoon of celery, and set aside.

Heat olive oil in a pot and let it sweat for a couple of minutes.

Lightly toast 1 teaspoon of coriander seeds and 1/2 teaspoon of methi seeds in the pot.

Chop 3-4 cloves of garlic and add them to the pot along with a green chili.

Add 5-6 prunes and 1/2 cup of balsamic vinegar to the pot and let simmer for 3-4 minutes.

Add 1 cup of cooked rajma along with some cooking liquid and let it gently simmer.

Stir in 1 teaspoon of dried red chili flakes and 1 tablespoon of fresh coriander.

Add a stalk of chopped spring onions and mix well.

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