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lamb

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: beef

Chicken is lower in fat and cost-effective compared to lamb.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil offers health benefits while canola oil is budget-friendly.

almonds

🥗Healthier: walnuts

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Walnuts provide omega-3s, while sunflower seeds are more affordable.

raisins

🥗Healthier: dried cranberries

💰Cheaper: dried apricots

Dried cranberries are tangy and add flavor, while apricots are often less expensive.

Rinse rice under cold water until water runs clear.

Soak rice in water for 30 minutes, then drain.

Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Sauté onions until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Stir in spices, including cinnamon and bay leaves, and cook for 1 minute.

Add lamb and brown on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.

Incorporate tomatoes, carrots, and peas; cook for 3-4 minutes.

Pour in enough water to cover the mixture and bring to a boil.

Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 1 hour or until lamb is tender.

Add drained rice to the pot, ensuring it's submerged in liquid.

Cover and cook on low heat for 20-25 minutes until rice is fluffy.

Fluff rice with a fork and let it rest for 10 minutes before serving.

Garnish with toasted almonds and raisins before serving.

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