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basmati rice

🥗Healthier: brown rice

💰Cheaper: regular long-grain rice

Brown rice is more nutritious, while regular rice is often cheaper.

ghee

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Olive oil is a healthier fat option, while vegetable oil is budget-friendly.

Wash 1 cup basmati rice until the water runs clear.

Soak the rice for 2-3 minutes (can soak for 5-10 minutes).

In a pan, add 1 tablespoon ghee and 1 teaspoon cooking oil; mix them.

Add 1 teaspoon cumin seeds, 2 cardamom pods, 1 stick cinnamon, and 1 bay leaf; fry for a few seconds until fragrant.

Add 2 sliced onions and fry until light golden brown (about 2-3 minutes).

Add ginger garlic paste and fry until the raw smell goes away.

Add 1 chopped carrot and fry for a few seconds.

Add 1/2 cup green peas and salt to taste; mix well.

Add 1 glass of water and mix everything together.

Cook on low flame for 2-3 minutes, covered, until the peas are cooked.

Add the soaked rice and 2 green chilies; mix well with the peas.

Add another glass of water (total of 2 glasses for 1 cup of rice).

Cook on high flame until it boils, then cover and cook on low flame to steam for 2-3 minutes.

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