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ground pork

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground chicken

Ground turkey is leaner while ground chicken is often more economical.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: bread flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber, while bread flour can enhance texture.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is a healthier fat, while canola oil is more budget-friendly.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: low-sodium soy sauce

💰Cheaper: tamari

Low-sodium soy sauce reduces sodium intake, while tamari is gluten-free.

In a bowl, mix 2 cups of all-purpose flour and 1 tablespoon of baking powder.

Add 1/2 cup of water and 1 tablespoon of olive oil to the flour mixture.

Knead the dough for about 10 minutes until smooth.

Cover the dough with a damp cloth and let it rest for 4 minutes.

Divide the dough into small portions and roll each portion into a ball.

Flatten each ball with a rolling pin to form a disc.

In a separate bowl, mix 1/2 cup of paneer, 1/4 cup of chopped spring onions, and 1/4 cup of chopped coriander leaves to make the filling.

Place a spoonful of the filling in the center of each disc.

Fold the edges of the disc over the filling and pinch to seal it tightly.

Place the filled buns in a steamer lined with butter paper.

Steam the buns for about 10-12 minutes until they are fluffy and cooked through.

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