7 Special Pakistani Recipes You Can Make Very Easily By (Tasty Food With Maria)

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

tandoori masala

🥗Healthier: homemade spice blend

💰Cheaper: curry powder

Homemade blend allows control over spices and heat level.

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chickpeas

Tofu is a lower-calorie protein, while chickpeas are budget-friendly.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier with good fats, while margarine is often cheaper.

Marinate chicken in yogurt, ginger, garlic, lemon juice, and tandoori masala for at least 1 hour.

Preheat grill to medium-high heat.

Skewer marinated chicken pieces and grill until charred and cooked through, about 10-15 minutes.

In a large pan, melt butter over medium heat.

Add chopped onions and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Stir in green chili, cumin, and coriander; cook for 2 minutes until fragrant.

Pour in tomato puree and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Add grilled chicken to the sauce and mix well.

Stir in heavy cream and simmer for another 5 minutes until heated through.

Garnish with chopped cilantro before serving.

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