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chickpeas

🥗Healthier: black beans

💰Cheaper: canned kidney beans

Black beans offer a similar texture and flavor, while kidney beans are often less expensive.

cooking oil

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Coconut oil provides a unique flavor, while vegetable oil is typically more affordable.

garam masala

🥗Healthier: homemade spice blend

💰Cheaper: mixed spices

Homemade blends can be tailored to taste, and mixed spices are often more economical.

green chili

🥗Healthier: jalapeño

💰Cheaper: bell pepper

Jalapeños add heat, while bell peppers are milder and less expensive.

Soak chickpeas overnight or use canned chickpeas for convenience.

Heat oil in a pressure cooker over medium heat until shimmering.

Add cumin seeds and sauté until fragrant, about 30 seconds.

Stir in chopped onions and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Add minced ginger, garlic, and green chili; sauté for 2 minutes.

Incorporate chopped tomatoes and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes.

Mix in coriander powder, turmeric powder, and salt; cook for 1 minute.

Add chickpeas and enough water to cover them, then stir well.

Close the pressure cooker lid and cook on high pressure for 15 minutes.

Release pressure manually, then open the lid carefully.

Stir in garam masala and adjust seasoning if needed.

Garnish with chopped cilantro and a squeeze of lemon juice before serving.

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