Masala rice 🍲/how to cook 🤔/recipe 🤗/sindhi Hindi Urdu

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: sunflower oil

Olive oil offers healthier fats while sunflower oil is often more affordable.

fresh cilantro

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: dried herbs

Parsley provides a similar flavor profile and is often less expensive.

green chilies

🥗Healthier: bell peppers

💰Cheaper: jalapeños

Bell peppers add sweetness without heat, while jalapeños are a budget-friendly spicy alternative.

garam masala

🥗Healthier: curry powder

💰Cheaper: mixed spices

Curry powder can provide a similar flavor profile at a lower cost.

Soak 1 kg rice in water for about 30 minutes and drain.

Heat oil in a pot and add 1 small chopped onion, frying until golden brown.

Add 1.5 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp red chili powder, cooking for 2 minutes.

Add 1 tbsp ginger, mixing well with the spices.

Add water to the pot, enough to cook the rice, and bring to a boil.

Add the soaked rice to the pot, adjusting water based on the age of the rice.

Cover and let it cook on low heat for 10-15 minutes until done.

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