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basmati rice

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: long-grain rice

Quinoa is a healthier grain alternative, while long-grain rice is more economical.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil offers a health boost, while vegetable oil is budget-friendly.

saffron

🥗Healthier: turmeric

💰Cheaper: yellow food coloring

Turmeric adds color and flavor, while yellow food coloring is a cost-effective substitute.

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Tofu is a plant-based option, while chicken thighs are more affordable than breasts.

Marinate chicken with ginger and garlic paste, salt, and pepper powder.

Heat olive oil and ghee in a large pot over medium heat.

Add chopped onions and sauté until golden brown.

Stir in tomato puree and tomato paste, cooking until softened.

Add marinated chicken and cook until browned on all sides.

Pour in hot water and bring to a boil, then reduce heat and cover.

Simmer chicken until fully cooked.

Remove chicken and set aside, keeping the broth in the pot.

Add rinsed basmati rice to the broth along with cinnamon sticks, cardamom, bay leaves, and dry lemons.

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and cover; cook until rice is tender.

Fluff rice and fold in cooked chicken, carrots, and raisins.

Cooking Techniques

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