Dal & Chicken | Moong Masoor & Chicken | Pakistani Recipes | Hina Barkat.

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chickpeas

Tofu provides a plant-based protein alternative, while chickpeas are budget-friendly and nutritious.

oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

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

lentils

🥗Healthier: split peas

💰Cheaper: dried beans

Split peas are a nutritious alternative, while dried beans can be more affordable.

green chilies

🥗Healthier: bell peppers

💰Cheaper: jalapeños

Bell peppers reduce heat while adding sweetness, and jalapeños are often less expensive.

Heat ghee in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Sauté chopped onion until golden brown.

Add ginger-garlic paste and cook until fragrant.

Stir in chopped tomatoes, red chili powder, black pepper, and garam masala; cook until tomatoes break down.

Add whole chicken to the pot; cook until browned on all sides.

Pour in enough water to cover the chicken and lentils; bring to a boil.

Add moong dal and masoor dal; reduce heat to low and simmer until lentils are tender.

Adjust seasoning with salt; stir in chopped cilantro before serving.

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