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basmati rice

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: long-grain rice

Quinoa offers a healthier protein alternative.

saffron

💰Cheaper: turmeric

Turmeric provides color and flavor at a lower cost.

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner while chicken thighs are more affordable.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

Olive oil is a healthier fat option.

Marinate chicken with ginger paste, garlic paste, cardamom, cloves, dry lemon, cinnamon, pepper, and salt for at least 30 minutes.

Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onions and sauté until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes.

Add chopped capsicum and cook for a few minutes until softened.

Add marinated chicken to the pot and brown on all sides, about 8-10 minutes.

Stir in chicken stock and bring to a simmer.

Cover and cook chicken until tender, about 30-40 minutes.

Remove chicken from pot and set aside.

Add rinsed basmati rice to the pot and stir to combine with the broth.

Place the chicken back on top of the rice, cover, and cook on low heat for 20-25 minutes until rice is fluffy.

Fluff the rice gently with a fork and serve hot.

Cooking Techniques

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