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basmati rice

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: long-grain rice

Quinoa offers a healthier protein option while long-grain rice is more affordable.

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner while chicken thighs are often less expensive.

saffron

🥗Healthier: turmeric

💰Cheaper: yellow food coloring

Turmeric provides color and flavor at a lower cost.

spices

🥗Healthier: fresh herbs

💰Cheaper: mixed spice blend

Fresh herbs can add flavor without added calories, and spice blends are often cheaper.

Start by taking 750 grams of chicken, preferably leg pieces, and make cuts on the chicken.

Prepare a spice mix by adding 2 tablespoons of coriander seeds, 1 tablespoon of fennel seeds, 1 tablespoon of white cumin seeds, 1/2 piece of nutmeg, 2 medium-sized star anise, 3 medium-sized cinnamon sticks, 5-6 cloves, 1 large cardamom, 7-8 small cardamom, and 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper into a bowl.

Grind the spices into a fine powder and set aside 2 tablespoons of this spice mix in another bowl for later use.

To the remaining spice mix, add 1 teaspoon of garam masala powder, 1 teaspoon of salt, 1/2 teaspoon of turmeric powder, 1-1.5 tablespoons of red chili powder, 1 tablespoon of ginger-garlic paste, 1/2 teaspoon of food color, and the juice of 1 large lemon.

Add 2 tablespoons of cooking oil to the spice mixture and mix well to create a marinade for the chicken.

Rub the marinade all over the chicken pieces, ensuring it gets into the cuts for maximum flavor.

Marinate the chicken for at least 3-4 hours or overnight for better results.

Heat oil in a pan over medium-low heat and fry the marinated chicken pieces until cooked through, flipping them to ensure even cooking.

Once the chicken is cooked, remove it from the pan and set aside.

In the same pan, add 1 cup of oil and then add 2 chopped medium-sized onions, frying them until light golden.

Add 3-4 chopped green chilies to the onions and fry for a few seconds.

Stir in 1/2 teaspoon of turmeric powder and mix well.

Add the reserved 2 tablespoons of spice mix to the pan and stir, then add about 1/4 cup of water to prevent burning.

After a minute, add 3.5 glasses of water to the pan and 2 chicken cubes, bringing it to a boil.

Once boiling, check the salt level and adjust as necessary.

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