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besan

🥗Healthier: chickpea flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Chickpea flour is nutritious while all-purpose flour is more economical.

cucumber

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: squash

Zucchini provides similar texture, while squash is often less expensive.

Prepare cucumber by chopping it into small pieces.

In a pan, heat oil over medium heat until shimmering.

Add mustard seeds and cumin seeds; cook until they start to pop.

Stir in asafoetida, ginger, and garlic; sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Add chopped cucumber and cook for 3-4 minutes until slightly softened.

Sprinkle turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt; mix well.

Add besan and stir to coat the cucumber evenly; cook for 5-7 minutes until besan is cooked.

Add water gradually if the mixture is too dry; stir until combined.

Cook until the cucumber is tender and the besan is fully cooked, about 5 more minutes.

Stir in chopped coriander leaves and green chilies; mix well.

Remove from heat and drizzle with lemon juice before serving.

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