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meat

🥗Healthier: chickpeas

💰Cheaper: tofu

Chickpeas provide protein and are cost-effective.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: sunflower oil

Olive oil is healthier while sunflower oil is often cheaper.

fresh herbs

🥗Healthier: dried herbs

💰Cheaper: no herbs

Dried herbs can be more accessible and have a longer shelf life.

tomatoes

🥗Healthier: tomato puree

💰Cheaper: canned tomatoes

Canned tomatoes are often less expensive and have a longer shelf life.

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

Add chopped onions and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Add diced tomatoes and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes.

Incorporate meat and brown on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.

Add chopped carrots, potatoes, and bell peppers to the pot.

Sprinkle in cumin, coriander, ginger, and chili peppers; stir well.

Pour in water to cover the ingredients and bring to a boil.

Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until meat is tender, about 1-2 hours.

Adjust seasoning with salt and black pepper to taste.

Stir in fresh herbs just before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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