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chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner, while thighs are more affordable.

ghee

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Olive oil offers healthier fats, while vegetable oil is cost-effective.

saffron

🥗Healthier: turmeric

💰Cheaper: yellow food coloring

Turmeric provides color and health benefits at a lower cost.

fresh herbs

🥗Healthier: dried herbs

💰Cheaper: no herbs

Dried herbs are more shelf-stable and less expensive.

Soak wheat in water overnight to soften.

Drain and rinse the soaked wheat.

Boil chicken in a large pot with water until fully cooked, about 30-40 minutes.

Remove chicken and set aside; reserve the broth.

In the same pot, sauté onions and garlic until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Add spices: cinnamon, cardamom, nutmeg, and cloves; cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

Add the soaked wheat to the pot and stir to combine with the spices.

Pour in the reserved chicken broth and bring to a boil.

Reduce heat and simmer for 1-2 hours, stirring occasionally, until wheat is very soft.

Blend the mixture until smooth and creamy, adding ghee gradually.

Shred the cooked chicken and fold it into the blended mixture.

Adjust seasoning with salt, black pepper, and lemon juice to taste.

Serve hot, garnished with fried onions and fresh herbs.

Cooking Techniques

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