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basmati rice

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: long-grain rice

Quinoa is a healthier alternative, while long-grain rice is more economical.

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner, while chicken thighs are often less expensive.

almonds

🥗Healthier: walnuts

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Walnuts provide healthy fats, while sunflower seeds are budget-friendly.

raisins

🥗Healthier: dried cranberries

💰Cheaper: dried apricots

Cranberries offer a tangy flavor, while apricots can be more affordable.

In a pot, add 3 tablespoons of ghee.

Add raisins to the pot. If you want them soft, soak them for 15-20 minutes before adding.

Add 1.5 teaspoons of sugar to the pot and fry for 3-4 minutes until everything is golden.

Remove the fried mixture into a bowl.

Add blanched and peeled almonds to the pot and fry them lightly, then remove them as well.

Cut carrots into julienne strips and add them to the pot. Fry until soft, about 8-10 minutes.

In the same pot, add half of the remaining oil and heat it well.

Add 1 kilogram of chicken to the pot and fry until golden brown, ensuring not to cover the pot to prevent water release from the chicken.

Once the chicken is golden, add 2 tablespoons of ginger-garlic paste and 5-6 green chilies (optional).

Fry for another 3-4 minutes.

Add 1/2 cup of tomato paste and the fried onions to the pot.

Prepare a fragrant spice mix with 5-6 green cardamom, 2 black cardamom, and 1 teaspoon of cumin, and add it to the pot along with 1 teaspoon of salt.

Mix everything well and cook the spices for 3-4 minutes.

Add 1.5 liters of water to the pot and cook on low flame for 10-15 minutes.

Remove the chicken pieces from the pot once cooked.

Add the washed and drained 750 grams of basmati rice to the pot, along with 1 teaspoon of salt, and mix well.

Cover and cook on low flame for 10-15 minutes until the rice is cooked.

Once done, add the reserved fragrant spice mix and mix everything well.

Layer the cooked chicken on top of the rice, along with dry fruits and carrots.

Serve warm, mixing in some dry fruits and carrots before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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