Massive Bengali Dawat | Cooking a feast for My Mehman

fish

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Tofu provides a plant-based option while canned tuna is budget-friendly.

mutton

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner and more affordable than mutton.

mustard oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Olive oil is healthier, while vegetable oil is often less expensive.

lentils

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: split peas

Quinoa is higher in protein, and split peas are generally cheaper.

Start by preparing the beef, chicken, and fish for cooking.

Heat mustard oil in a large pot until hot.

Add bay leaves, cinnamon, and cardamom to the oil and sauté briefly.

Incorporate chopped onions and cook until they are translucent.

Add ginger and garlic paste, cooking until fragrant.

Introduce the beef and chicken, cooking until browned.

Add spices: turmeric, cumin, coriander powder, and sugar; mix well.

Add chopped green chilies and any additional spices as per taste.

Pour in water to cover the meat and bring to a boil.

Reduce heat and simmer until the meat is tender, about 30-40 minutes.

Once the meat is cooked, add the fish and cook for an additional 10 minutes.

Serve hot with rice.

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