Indian Spiced Lentils (Dhuli Maah Ki Daal)

1 medium onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
2 tablespoons ghee or butter
6 ounces dried red lentils (1 cup)
2 tablespoons ground coriander
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Tamatar Chutney (Spicy Tomato Chutney)

This freezes well, so go ahead and make a double or triple batch.

1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
6 to 8 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped
4 t ...

Vegetable Pakoras

Yield: 2 dozen large or 3 dozen medium pakoras

2/3 cup (165 ml) chickpea flour
2/3 cup (165 ml) plain flour
2/3 cup (165 ml) self-rising flour
2 teaspoons (12 ml) salt
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Eggplant with Yogurt Sauce (Bonjan Borani ? Afghanistan)

1 medium onion, sliced
1/4 cup olive oil or vegetable oil
1 (1 1/2 pound) eggplant, cut into 1/2-inch slices
1 cup plain yogurt
2 cloves gar ...

Navrattan Korma (Vegetable Medley in a Mild Creamy Sauce)

1/2 cup cut green beans (cut into 1/2-inch lengths)
1/2 cup cauliflower (cut into small florets)
1/2 cup diced carrots
1/2 cup peas
3 mediu ...

Masala Dal (Spiced Split Peas)

1 1/2 cups yellow split peas
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1 tablespoon salt
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
2 medium onions, finely chopped
Cayenne pepper ...

Moghlai (Spinach)

3 pounds fresh spinach
1 (2-inch) piece ginger root
4 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 ounces butter
1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds
4 whole cardamom pods
3 onions, cut into fine half ...

Savory Green Beans with Coconut (Same ki Bhaji)

1/4 cup ghee
1/2 cup flaked coconut
1/2 cup water
1 1/2 pounds green beans
1 medium onion, sliced
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon grou ...

Indian Mushrooms

1 pound mushrooms, sliced
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 small onions, peeled and chopped fine
1 to 2 teaspoon salt
1 lemon
4 small to medium cloves garlic, peeled
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Lentil Pakora

1 cup lentils (daal)
2 onions, sliced lengthwise
5 small hot green peppers, chopped
    (or less if you don't like it too spicy)
1/2 cup coriander leaves, chopped
2 ...