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ghee

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Olive oil adds healthy fats, while vegetable oil is budget-friendly.

lentils

🥗Healthier: split peas

💰Cheaper: chickpeas

Split peas are nutritious and often less expensive.

green chili

🥗Healthier: jalapeño

💰Cheaper: bell pepper

Jalapeños provide heat, while bell peppers are milder and more affordable.

mustard seeds

🥗Healthier: cumin seeds

💰Cheaper: black sesame seeds

Cumin seeds offer a similar flavor profile, while sesame seeds are often cheaper.

Soak 100 grams of bhat dal overnight.

Soak 15 grams of rice in water.

Grind the soaked bhat dal with a little water until it is coarsely blended.

Heat mustard oil in a kadhai until it starts to smoke.

Add salt, coriander powder, and chili powder to the oil.

Pour in a lot of water to create a soupy consistency.

Cook for about 5 hours to develop flavor and consistency.

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