Not THAT kind of Indian Thanksgiving Stuffing | Episode 097

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier and adds a different flavor profile.

green chilies

🥗Healthier: bell peppers

💰Cheaper: jalapeños

Bell peppers offer sweetness without heat.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Homemade broth enhances flavor without extra cost.

garam masala

🥗Healthier: curry powder

💰Cheaper: mixed spices

Curry powder is a more accessible spice blend.

Turn on the instant pot to sauté mode and add oil.

Add whole cumin and a cinnamon stick, cooking for a few seconds.

Add diced onions and chopped mushrooms, sautéing for a few minutes.

Mix in dry coriander powder, turmeric powder, and ground cumin.

Add Bombay biryani masala and stir to combine.

Add wild rice and vegetable broth, mixing well.

Close the lid, ensuring the vent is off, and set to manual mode for 25 minutes.

After cooking, naturally release pressure for 10 minutes before opening the vent.

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Dietary

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