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Palak Paneer Pulao

Usually I make this when I have leftover Palak Paneer, and unlike most, I don't like to eat the same stuff that I have prepared for every meal, once or twice is just enough...Ingredients1 bunch fresh spinach1 cup paneer, chopped in 1 inch cubes1 cup white basmati rice, rinsed in cold running water 3 times and cook in 2 cups water for about 12 minutes or until all water has been absorbed, set aside1 tablespoon cumin seeds1 tablespoon ginger garlic paste1 jalapeno, finely chopped2 tablespoons oilSalt to tasteInstructionsBring 6 cups of water to a boil in a 5 qt pot, when the water is boiling add spinach leaves and cook for 5 minutes. Stirring every minute. Take out leaves and...

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Sindhi style Chickpea Lentils

This recipe is made Sindhi style (north Indians who belonged to the Sindh area in the pre-partition days in India).Serves: 4Ingredients1 cup chana dal cooked in 3 cups water on medium heat for 45 minutes, or until cooked2 tablespoons ghee OR olive if you want to make this vegan1 tablespoon cumin seeds1/2 teaspoon cayenne powder1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder1 jalapeno, finely chopped1 cup red onion, finely chopped1/2 cup chopped cilantro (chop leaves along with cilantro stalk)8-10 curry leaves OPTIONAL1/2 cup fresh mango, chopped OR 1 teaspoon mango powder (from the Indian store)1/2 teaspoon garam masalaSalt to taste (about 2 teaspoons)InstructionsIn a 3 qt saute pan over medium heat, melt ghee and when the ghee is hot, add cumin seeds, curry leaves,...

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Spinach Kebabs

Serves: 8 (2 kebabs each, although no one can eat just two!)Ingredients1 frozen pack spinach, thawed, squeezed to remove excess water and emptied in a microwavable container1 tablespoon curry powder1 tablespoon garam masala1 jalapeno, minced1 teaspoon salt OR as desired4 large potatoes, boiled and peeled1 tablespoon minced ginger and garlic2 tablespoons corn starch OR as neededOil sprayInstructionsSqueeze out water from spinach and heat spinach in a microwave for about 5-6 minutes or until piping hot. Immediately, pour in a blender and blend until somewhat pureed, since you have squeezed out all the water, this may be a bit difficult, it works best if you have a MAGIC BULLET.In a mixing bowl, mash potatoes along with rest of the ingredients.Taste the...

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Bengal Fish Curry

Ingredients1 lb Salmon fillet, boneless, skinless cut in 1 inch cubes2 tablespoons mustard oil (Indian store has it)1 jalapeno, finely chopped1 tablespoon onion seeds (kalonji - again, Indian store has it)1 teaspoon turmeric powder1/2 teaspoon cayenne powder1 tablespoon ginger garlic paste2 Roma tomatoes, finely chopped1 teaspoon saltInstructionsIn a 3 qt saute pan over medium heat, heat mustard oil. Mustard oil has a strong flavor, especially when heated, just a caution.Add onion seeds and saute for a minute.In a mixing bowl, make a paste of turmeric, cayenne, ginger garlic paste with 1/4 cup water. Add this to the oil along with jalapenos.Cook covered for 5-6 minutes, stir once.Add tomatoes and cook covered for 7-8 minutes, stirring every other minute. Make sure...

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