Easy & Quick 3 Pure Pakistani Vegetarian Vegetable Recipes || Low Cost Recipes || Lunch Menu Ideas

potatoes

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: mashed potatoes

Sweet potatoes add nutrients and sweetness.

bread crumbs

🥗Healthier: oats

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

Oats provide fiber and are gluten-free.

green chilies

🥗Healthier: bell peppers

💰Cheaper: jalapeños

Bell peppers are milder and add sweetness.

oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Olive oil offers healthier fats.

Wash and separate the chowlai leaves, discarding the stems.

Heat 5 tablespoons of oil in a pan.

Add 2 tablespoons of chopped garlic and fry until golden.

Add 1 tablespoon of cumin seeds and 500 grams of chopped tomatoes, mixing well.

Stir in 1 tablespoon of red chili powder, 1 teaspoon of turmeric, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt, mixing thoroughly.

Add 1/4 cup of water and cover the pan, cooking for 6-7 minutes until the tomatoes are soft.

Mash the tomatoes slightly with a spoon.

Add the chowlai leaves to the pan, mixing them in.

Cover and cook for another 5-7 minutes until the leaves are soft.

Add 2-3 tablespoons of butter and 4-5 dried red chilies, frying them briefly before adding to the dish.

Cover and let it sit for 2 minutes before serving.

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