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Matar Ka Nimona

Nimona: A Flavorful Curry Yields: 4 servings Prep time: 20 minutes Cook time: 30 minutes Ingredients: For the paste: 1 teaspoon coriander seeds 2 green chilies 5-6 garlic cloves 1-inch piece ginger For the Nimona: 2 tablespoons mustard oil 3-4 medium potatoes, cut into cubes 500 grams green peas, blanched ½ teaspoon asafoetida (hing) ½ teaspoon amchur powder (dried mango powder) 1-2 dry red chilies 1 teaspoon cumin seeds ¼ teaspoon turmeric powder 1 teaspoon garam masala Instructions: Make the paste: Grind together the coriander seeds, green chilies, garlic cloves, and ginger into a smooth paste. Prepare the peas: Divide the blanched green peas in half. Grind one half into a smooth paste. Heat the oil and add spices: Heat the mustard oil in a large pot or pan over medium heat. Add the cumin seeds and let them sizzle until fragrant. Add the paste and spices: Stir in the asafoetida, turmeric powder, garam masala, and the prepared paste. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally,...

Kutchi Dabeli

Ingredients: For Dabeli Masala: 1 tsp coriander seeds ½ tsp cumin seeds ½ tsp fennel seeds ½ tsp black peppercorns ½ inch cinnamon stick 1 black cardamom pod 6 cloves 1 star anise 1 bay leaf 1 tsp sesame seeds 2 tbsp dried coconut 3 dried red chilies ½ tsp turmeric powder 1 tsp amchur powder (dried mango powder) 1 tsp sugar ½ tsp salt For Garlic Chili Chutney: 10-12 Kashmiri red chilies, soaked ½ cup garlic cloves ½ lime, juiced Salt to taste For Green Chutney: 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves 1 cup fresh mint leaves 2-3 green chilies Salt to taste 1-2 pinches sugar 2 pinches citric acid For Potato Mixture: 2 tbsp tamarind chutney ¼ cup water 2 tbsp oil 3 boiled and mashed potatoes ½ tsp salt 1 tbsp grated coconut 1 tbsp finely chopped coriander 2 tbsp sev (optional) 2 tbsp pomegranate seeds (optional) 2 tbsp spiced peanuts (optional) For Serving: Pav buns Green chutney Garlic chutney Tamarind chutney Masala peanuts Finely chopped onion Butter for toasting Instructions: Prepare Dabeli Masal...