Village Girls Cooking in Northern Iran | Stuffed Turkey, Apple Pie & Pumpkin Dessert

long-grain rice

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: short-grain rice

Quinoa offers more protein and nutrients.

fresh herbs

🥗Healthier: dried herbs

💰Cheaper: frozen herbs

Dried herbs are more shelf-stable and affordable.

saffron

🥗Healthier: turmeric

💰Cheaper: paprika

Turmeric adds color and flavor at a lower cost.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is a dairy-free alternative.

Wash the basmati rice with well water.

Chop the vegetables including dill, lettuce, and carrots.

Add oil to the rice.

Layer lettuce at the bottom of the pot.

Add rice on top of the lettuce.

Add chopped carrots, red cabbage, and other required vegetables.

Season with black pepper, turmeric, paprika, curry powder, and salt.

Add the rice to the pot and cover with parchment paper.

Put the turkey in the oven until fully cooked.

Prepare a cake with apples, egg, sugar, and flour, and put it in the oven.

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