Cook Iftar with me- My Gambian Kitchen

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chickpeas

Chickpeas provide protein at a lower cost.

fish

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Canned tuna is more accessible and affordable.

dates

🥗Healthier: figs

💰Cheaper: raisins

Raisins are a sweet alternative that are often cheaper.

spices

🥗Healthier: fresh herbs

💰Cheaper: dried herbs

Dried herbs can be more economical and have a longer shelf life.

Cut salmon into pieces and season with garlic powder and seasoning of choice.

Heat less than a quarter cup of olive oil in a pan and pan-fry salmon for five minutes on each side.

Add rosemary to the pan to infuse with the salmon while cooking.

Prepare a garlic sauce by adding a tablespoon of butter and garlic to the same pan, then add lemon juice and cook for one minute.

Set the salmon aside after cooking.

Insert chopsticks into shrimp to keep them straight and season with turmeric, paprika, salt, and pepper.

Air-fry shrimp for seven minutes.

Fry pre-made beef samosas for less than 10 minutes until cooked.

Steam asparagus with a quarter teaspoon of butter and seasoning, covered for a few minutes until done.

Bake Italian bread in the oven with butter on top.

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