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mixed vegetables

🥗Healthier: zucchini and bell peppers

💰Cheaper: seasonal vegetables

Seasonal vegetables are often more affordable and fresh.

lentils

🥗Healthier: split peas

💰Cheaper: chickpeas

Chickpeas are a cost-effective protein alternative.

garam masala

🥗Healthier: curry powder

💰Cheaper: homemade spice mix

Homemade mixes can be tailored for cost and flavor.

fresh coriander

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: dried herbs

Dried herbs can be more budget-friendly and last longer.

Wash all the dals together.

Wash the mint, pumpkin, and methi; chop the pumpkin into small pieces.

Add the mint, pumpkin, and methi to the dal and pressure cook until the dals are cooked, then mash thoroughly.

Heat oil in a kadai and add the finely chopped onions; sauté until golden brown.

Add the ginger, garlic, and chili paste; sauté again.

Add the tomatoes and sauté until oil oozes out.

Add the ground masala powder along with the vegetable puree.

Add the boiled dals and mix well.

Add salt and coriander leaves; boil on low flame for 10 minutes.

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