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pasta

🥗Healthier: whole wheat pasta

💰Cheaper: pasta

Whole wheat pasta adds fiber and nutrients.

peas

🥗Healthier: green beans

💰Cheaper: frozen peas

Green beans are lower in calories and can be fresh or frozen.

bell pepper

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: carrots

Zucchini is lower in calories and can add moisture.

fresh coriander

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: dried coriander

Parsley is a common herb that can be used for flavor.

Boil water in a large pot and add salt.

Add pasta and cook until al dente, according to package instructions.

Drain the pasta and set aside.

Heat oil in a pan over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onions and sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and ginger, cooking until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Add chopped green chili and diced tomatoes, cooking until tomatoes soften, about 5 minutes.

Mix in chopped bell pepper, peas, and carrots, sautéing for another 3-4 minutes.

Sprinkle in coriander powder, cumin powder, turmeric powder, red chili powder, salt, and black pepper, stirring well.

Add the cooked pasta to the pan, tossing to combine with the spices and vegetables.

Drizzle with lemon juice and mix thoroughly.

Garnish with fresh coriander before serving.

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