Afghani Shola Recipe - Sticky Afghan Rice with Yogurt - Vegetarian Recipe - کچری قروت افغانی

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water + cornstarch

Almond milk reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

saffron

🥗Healthier: turmeric

💰Cheaper: yellow food coloring

Turmeric offers a similar color at a lower cost.

pistachios

🥗Healthier: walnuts

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Walnuts provide healthy fats at a lower price.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds natural sweetness with potential health benefits.

Heat oil in a large pot and sauté chopped onion until golden brown.

Add bay leaf, paprika powder, turmeric powder, cumin seeds, and tomato paste; stir well.

Add mung beans and water, then bring to a boil.

Add short grain rice and shola masla, and season with salt to taste.

Cover and simmer until rice and mung beans are cooked through, about 20-25 minutes.

In a separate bowl, mix yogurt with minced garlic and dry dill.

Serve the rice topped with the yogurt mixture.

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