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    Khagina (Indian spiced omelet)

    Khagina (Indian spiced omelet)

    Serves 4 to 5 • 5 large eggs • 5 Tbs. chick-pea flour • dash of black pepper • ¼ tsp. ground coriander • crushed seeds from 4 to 5 cardamom pods • ½ tsp. salt • ½ cup minced or finely chopped onions • 2 Tbs. chopped fresh parsley • 3 to 4 Tbs. yogurt • 3 Tbs. butter...
    Raisin and tamarind chutney (a fresh chutney)

    Raisin and tamarind chutney (a fresh chutney)

    • Makes about 1½ cups. • 1 cup raisins • 1 Tbs. tamarind concentrate* • 6 to 8 Tbs. water • ½ tsp. ground ginger • ¼ tsp. cayenne pepper • ¼ tsp. salt 1. Combine all the ingredients in a blender or food processor and purée, scraping down as necessary, until there are...
    Uppama farina with vegetables and spices

    Uppama farina with vegetables and spices

    Serves 8 to 10 • ¼ cup vegetable oil • 1 medium-sized yellow onion, chopped • 1½ tsp. whole mustard seeds • 1 green chili, minced • 1 tsp. crushed dried red chilis • 1 cup farina • 5 cups hot water • ½ cup sliced green onions • ⅓ cup finely diced carrots • 1 large,...
    Cachumber (an Indian salad)

    Cachumber (an Indian salad)

    Serves 4 to 6 • 2 large tomatoes • 1 large cucumber • ½ cup chopped green onions • ½ cup thinly sliced radishes • 2 Tbs. coarsely chopped fresh cilantro (coriander leaves) • 2 Tbs. lemon juice • ¾ tsp. salt • 1 tsp. finely minced green chilis • black pepper to taste...
    Eggplant raita

    Eggplant raita

    Serves 6 to 8 • 1 large eggplant (about 1½ lbs.) • 2 Tbs. vegetable oil • ⅓ cup chopped onions • 1 tsp. peeled and grated fresh ginger • 1 tsp. Garam Masala • ¼ tsp. cayenne pepper • 1 small tomato, coarsely chopped • 1 tsp. salt, or more to taste • 2 cups yogurt • 1...