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long-grain rice

🥗Healthier: brown rice

💰Cheaper: white rice

Brown rice adds fiber and nutrients, while white rice is more economical.

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner, while chicken thighs are more affordable.

almonds

🥗Healthier: walnuts

💰Cheaper: peanuts

Walnuts provide healthy fats, while peanuts are budget-friendly.

saffron

💰Cheaper: turmeric

Turmeric mimics saffron’s color at a lower cost.

Dry roast 500 grams of semolina until fragrant.

Add 300 grams of sugar to the semolina and mix.

As the sugar melts, it will change color; watch for this change.

Once the sugar has melted and changed color, add 1 liter of water.

Bring the mixture to a boil for 2 minutes.

After boiling for 2 minutes, continue to cook the semolina mixture, stirring well to prevent sticking.

Cook for at least 30 minutes, ensuring the mixture is soft and not sticking together.

After 30 minutes, open the pot to check the consistency; it should be soft and not clumped together.

Serve the semolina in a plate, ensuring it is fluffy and not sticky; garnish with raisins.

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