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horse gram

🥗Healthier: chickpeas

💰Cheaper: split peas

Chickpeas provide a similar texture and flavor while being more widely available.

rice

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: millet

Quinoa is high in protein, while millet is often more affordable.

Soak 1/2 cup of horse gram for at least 8 hours or overnight.

In another bowl, soak 1 cup of raw rice for at least half an hour.

Heat a pressure cooker and add 1 tbsp of oil and 1 tbsp of ghee.

Once hot, add 1 tsp of chana dal, 1 tsp of mustard seeds, 1 tsp of cumin seeds, and 1 tsp of fennel seeds; roast until fragrant.

Add 2 finely chopped onions and sauté until soft.

Add 10 cloves of slightly pounded garlic and 3 slit green chilies; sauté until onions are soft.

Season with 1 tsp of salt, 1/2 tsp of turmeric powder, 1 tbsp of red chili powder, 1 tsp of cumin powder, and 2 tbsp of coriander powder; mix well.

Add 3 finely chopped tomatoes and mix until they are mushy.

Add the soaked horse gram to the onion-tomato mixture and stir to combine.

Add fresh curry leaves and a handful of chopped coriander leaves; mix well.

Add 3 cups of water and bring to a rolling boil.

Add the soaked raw rice and mix well.

Close the pressure cooker and cook for about 2 whistles on medium flame.

Let the pressure release naturally after about 10 minutes and then open the lid.

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