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peanuts

🥗Healthier: almonds

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Almonds provide healthy fats while sunflower seeds are budget-friendly.

urad dal

🥗Healthier: moong dal

💰Cheaper: split peas

Moong dal is lighter and easier to digest.

mustard seeds

🥗Healthier: cumin seeds

💰Cheaper: black sesame seeds

Cumin seeds add a different flavor profile.

lemon juice

🥗Healthier: lime juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lime juice offers a similar tanginess.

Heat oil in a karai.

Add mustard seeds, chana dal, urad dal, peanuts, and dry red chilies to the oil to fry.

Add curry leaves and turmeric powder.

Stir in boiled basmati rice, mixing gently.

Add salt and turn off the flame.

Squeeze half a lemon into the mixture after turning off the flame to avoid bitterness.

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