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semolina

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: rice flour

Quinoa is a healthier grain alternative, while rice flour is often more economical.

vegetables

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: carrots

Zucchini offers a low-calorie option, while carrots are usually less expensive.

mustard seeds

🥗Healthier: cumin seeds

💰Cheaper: black sesame seeds

Cumin seeds are a healthier spice, while black sesame seeds are often cheaper.

green chilies

🥗Healthier: bell peppers

💰Cheaper: jalapeños

Bell peppers are milder and healthier, while jalapeños are generally less expensive.

Pour a little water into a pot and add 1 small cup of chopped beans, 1 small cup of chopped carrots, and 1/4 cup of fresh green peas.

Add a pinch of salt, mix well, close the pot, and let it cook for about 5 minutes.

After 5 minutes, turn off the stove, strain the vegetables, and keep them aside.

In a wide heavy-bottom pan, add 3 tbsp of oil and 1 tbsp of ghee.

Once the oil is heated, add 1 tsp of chana dal and a few cashews, and roast them.

Once the cashews have roasted, add 1 tsp of mustard seeds and 1 tsp of cumin seeds.

When the mustard seeds start crackling, add 1 large finely chopped onion, 3 large slit green chilies, and 1 piece of finely chopped ginger, and sauté for about a minute.

Add 1 cup of semolina (suji rava) and roast it for about 2-3 minutes.

Add 3 cups of water, using 1.5 cups of vegetable stock and 1.5 cups of regular water.

Gently mix everything, then add 1 tsp of salt and 1/2 tsp of turmeric powder.

Add 1 medium sized finely chopped tomato and the boiled vegetables, and mix well.

Close the pan and let it cook for about 5 minutes on medium flame.

After 5 minutes, add 1 tsp of ghee (optional) for enhanced flavor.

Garnish with a handful of freshly grated coconut, a few curry leaves, and a few chopped coriander leaves, and gently mix everything.

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