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baby potatoes

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: regular potatoes

Sweet potatoes add a nutritious twist while regular potatoes are more economical.

yogurt

🥗Healthier: coconut yogurt

💰Cheaper: buttermilk

Coconut yogurt is dairy-free while buttermilk is often less expensive.

garam masala

🥗Healthier: homemade spice blend

💰Cheaper: individual spices

Homemade blends can be healthier and using individual spices can reduce costs.

green chilies

🥗Healthier: jalapeños

💰Cheaper: red pepper flakes

Jalapeños provide similar heat while red pepper flakes are often more accessible.

Pressure cook 11 small potatoes for 1 whistle, then peel and prick them.

Mix 1/4 tsp turmeric powder, less than 1/4 tsp red chili powder, and 1/4 tsp salt with the potatoes.

Shallow fry the potatoes in 2 to 3 tsp oil until browned on all sides, stirring regularly.

In a separate pan, heat 2 tbsp oil and add 1/4 tsp cumin seeds, a cinnamon stick, 2 cloves, 5 black pepper, and 1 black cardamom.

Add 1/2 pinch asafoetida, 1/4 tsp turmeric powder, 1 tsp coriander powder, and 1 tsp dry fenugreek leaves, and roast slightly.

Add a prepared tomato cashew paste made from 4 tomatoes, 1 green chili, 1/2 inch ginger, and 10 cashews to the spices.

Stir and roast the masala until grainy and oil separates, then add 1 cup water.

Add less than 1/4 tsp garam masala and 3/4 tsp salt, then mix well and add the fried potatoes.

Cover and cook on low flame for 4 to 5 minutes before serving.

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