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basmati rice

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: long-grain rice

Quinoa is a healthier option with more protein.

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Tofu is a plant-based protein, while thighs are more economical.

Boil water in a large pot.

Add cardamom pods and cinnamon sticks to the boiling water.

Soak basmati rice in water, wash it several times, and drain.

Add the soaked basmati rice to the boiling water and boil for 10 minutes.

Drain the rice after 10 minutes; it should be half cooked.

Prepare chicken by soaking it in water with salt and vinegar to remove the fishy smell.

Mix spices (salt, chili flakes, turmeric powder, cinnamon powder, cumin powder, dried lemon powder) with a little olive oil.

Divide the spice mixture in half; mix half with chopped potatoes, tomatoes, and onions.

Mix the other half with the chicken by hand.

Layer the vegetables at the bottom of a deep casserole.

Arrange the chicken on top of the vegetables, removing the skin from the chicken.

Top the chicken with the drained rice and flatten it.

Cover the casserole and cook on high for 10 minutes, then lower the heat to low and steam for 2 hours, adding green chili peppers during steaming.

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