6 Pakistani Summer Special Lunch Recipes By Tasty Food With Maria

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chickpeas

Tofu offers a plant-based option, while chickpeas are budget-friendly.

yogurt

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt is richer in protein and lower in sugar.

naan

🥗Healthier: whole wheat pita

💰Cheaper: flatbread

Whole wheat pita adds fiber while flatbread is more economical.

green chilies

🥗Healthier: bell peppers

💰Cheaper: jalapeños

Bell peppers reduce heat and add sweetness, while jalapeños are often less expensive.

Heat 1/3 cup cooking oil in a kadhai.

Add 1 sliced small onion and fry until light golden brown.

Add 1 teaspoon cumin, 4-5 cloves, 7-8 black pepper, 2 bay leaves, and 2 black cardamom; fry until fragrant.

Add 1 tablespoon ginger garlic paste and fry.

Add 4-5 slit green chilies, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1 tablespoon red chili powder; mix well.

Add 1 large chopped tomato and mix.

Add 3 medium chopped potatoes (optional) and mix well.

Add about 1/2 cup water and cover; cook for 10-12 minutes on low-medium heat until potatoes are soft.

Add 2.5 cups boiled chickpeas and mix gently.

Add 350 grams soaked sela rice and mix.

Add water according to the rice quality, about 1.5 inches above the rice level.

Add 5 drops of kewra essence and 1/4 teaspoon garam masala; mix and cook uncovered for 10-12 minutes until half done.

Cover and cook on low flame for 10 minutes until water is absorbed and rice is fluffy.

Serve with raita or salad.

Cooking Techniques

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