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flattened rice

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: rice flakes

Quinoa offers more protein and fiber.

peanuts

🥗Healthier: sunflower seeds

💰Cheaper: cashews

Sunflower seeds provide similar crunch with fewer allergens.

Rinse flattened rice under cold water until soft, then drain.

Heat oil in a pan over medium heat until shimmering.

Add mustard seeds and cook until they pop, about 1-2 minutes.

Stir in chopped onions and green chilies; sauté until onions are translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Add minced ginger and garlic; cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Mix in turmeric and salt; stir well to combine.

Add any chopped vegetables and cook until tender, about 5-7 minutes.

Fold in the softened flattened rice and peanuts; mix gently to combine.

Cook for another 3-4 minutes to heat through, stirring occasionally.

Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice and chopped coriander leaves.

Serve hot, garnished with additional coriander if desired.

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