Yemeni Chicken Galaba with Rice Recipe by Chef Jalal - Aaj Ka Tarka - Aaj Entertainment

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner, while chicken thighs are often more affordable.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil offers similar health benefits, while vegetable oil is less expensive.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Vegetable broth is lower in calories, and seasoned water is cost-effective.

rice

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: bulgur wheat

Quinoa is higher in protein, while bulgur wheat is often cheaper.

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.

Add chopped onions and sauté until translucent.

Stir in minced garlic and grated ginger, cooking until fragrant.

Add diced tomatoes and chopped green chili, cooking until softened.

Season with coriander, cumin, turmeric, black pepper, and salt; stir well.

Add chicken pieces to the pot, browning on all sides.

Pour in water and lemon juice, bringing to a simmer.

Cover and cook on low heat until chicken is tender.

Meanwhile, rinse rice under cold water.

In a separate pot, combine rice with water and a pinch of salt; bring to a boil.

Reduce heat, cover, and simmer until rice is cooked and water is absorbed.

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