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Ingredients1 tablespoon cumin seeds2 tablespoons oil4-5 cloves garlic, chopped1 jalapeno, finely chopped1 thinly cup sliced red onions1 teaspoon paprika powder1 teaspoon turmeric powder1 teaspoon mango powder OPTIONAL, if not, use LEMON JUICE (1 tablespoon)1 teaspoon salt3 cups fresh okra; ends chopped off and split in two, lengthwise1/2 cup pomegranate pearlsInstructionsIn a medium sauté pan over medium heat, add oil and when the oil is hot, add cumin seeds and sauté for a minute.Add garlic and sauté until garlic is golden brown, then add onions and sauté until onions have caramelized.Add powdered spices and cook for a minute.Add okra and mix well, cook covered for 7-10 minutes, tossing every other minute. Add pomegranate pearls and saute for another 2-3 minutes, serve...

Mummy makes this rice dish every winter, atleast a few times, some variations may exist, adding cauliflower instead of potato, or sometimes any other vegetable. As I write this recipe, I can smell this pulao..fresh green peas (if you can find) are best for this pulao, but I use frozen for convenience sake. If you are using fresh green peas, then add it along with rice so that they will get cooked as the rice gets prepared.Serves: 3Ingredients1 cup basmati rice (see my instructions on how to wash basmati rice)1 red onion thinly sliced, so almost about 1 cup of sliced red onion3 green cardamoms, partially crushed3 cloves1 teaspoon garam masala1 teaspoon cumin seeds1 teaspoon coriander powder1 Idaho potato, washed,...

Serves: 2Ingredients2 tilapia fillets, each fillet cut in 4 pieces1 whole banana leaf, vein and any torn pieces cut-off1 cup green chutney (please see my green chutney recipe)1 fresh limeInstructionsPre-heat toaster oven at 375 F.Cut your banana leaf in 12" squares.On the glossy side, apply a couple of drops of oil and place 2 pieces of fish on it. Apply chutney liberally and wrap the fishes with the leaf to form a parcel. Use thread or tooth picks to seal ends if needed.Place these parcels on a baking tray and bake for 15 minutes in the oven.Remove from the oven, and open the parcel, squeeze with lime juice and savor fish right from the banana leaf itself. Discard leaf after...

1) Cilantro chutney - 2 cups fresh cilantro, chopped (along with stalk)2) Cilantro & Mint chutney - 1.5 cups chopped fresh cilantro (along with stalk) + 1/2 cup chopped mint leaves3) Mint chutney - 2 cups chopped mint leavesYou can mix one of the above combinations with either yogurt or coconut milk or water.IngredientsOne of the above1/2 cup yogurt/ water/ coconut milk1/2 jalapeno OR LESS 1/2 teaspoon salt1 tablespoon lemon juice1 teaspoon sugarInstructionsUsing a blender (not a food processor) or a chopper, puree all ingredients. Add ingredients 1/3rd at a time and blend in phases. Pour in a bowl and serve at room temperature or chilled.

Serves: 3-4IngredientsMarinade:1 Dungeness crab, cleaned1/2 teaspoon cayenne powder1/2 turmeric powder1 tablespoon ginger garlic paste1/2 teaspoon salt4 kokum pieces, soaked in 1 cup warm water for 30 minutes1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped1 teaspoon Malvani masala OR garam masala4 tablespoons oil1 teaspoon turmeric powder7-8 curry leaves2 tablespoons shredded coconut1 teaspoon white poppy seeds1 tablespoon paprika powder1 teaspoon salt1/2 cup chopped cilantroInstructionsHeat oil in a 5 qt saute pan, over medium heat. When the oil is hot, add onions and curry leaves, and saute for 10 minutes, stirring every minute.Meanwhile, marinate crab pieces in the marinade listed above.Add poppy seeds, shredded coconut, paprika, garam masala, turmeric and half of the kokum water, and mix. Cook for about 5 minutes.Using remaining kokum water,...