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basmati rice

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: long-grain rice

Quinoa is high in protein, while long-grain rice is more affordable.

mushrooms

🥗Healthier: cauliflower

💰Cheaper: button mushrooms

Cauliflower adds nutrition and is often cheaper.

garam masala

🥗Healthier: curry powder

💰Cheaper: mixed spices

Curry powder is a good alternative with similar flavors.

fresh cilantro

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: dried cilantro

Parsley provides a fresh taste and is often less expensive.

Rinse the Seeraga samba rice and soak it for about 30 minutes.

In a large pot, heat the oil and ghee over medium heat.

Add the bay leaf, cinnamon stick, cloves, and cardamom, and sauté until fragrant.

Add the shallots and onion, and sauté until golden brown.

Stir in the garlic, ginger, and dry chilli, and cook for a few minutes.

Add the mushrooms and cook until they are soft.

Add the tomato, chilli powder, coriander powder, biryani masala, turmeric powder, and salt, and mix well.

Add the curd and stir to combine.

Add the soaked rice and water, and bring to a boil.

Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover, and cook until the rice is done.

Garnish with mint leaves, coriander leaves, and cashews before serving.

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