Cauliflower with Spices (Baghari Phool Gobi)

If black mustard seed is not available, substitute yellow mustard seed.

1/4 cup vegetable oil
2 teaspoons black mustard seed
1 teaspoon fennel seed
2 ...

Gujarati Carrot Salad

6 medium carrots, peeled and coarsely grated
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons whole mustard seeds
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup raisins, ...

Chick Pea Soondal

1 (15 ounce) can chick-peas or garbanzo
    beans, drained, rinsed
1 tablespoon corn oil
1 dried red chile pepper
1 teaspoon black mustard seeds
1 teaspoon urad ...

Savory Lentils (Dal)

This is the perfect side dish for spicy-hot foods. Sometimes it is served over rice to make it a heartier side dish.

3 cups water
1 cup dried lentils or split peas
1 teaspoon s ...

Cauliflower and Potatoes

1 cauliflower, cut into pieces
4 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into pieces
2 teaspoons tomato paste
Salt, to taste
4 teaspoons vegetable oil
1/4 teaspoon turmeric
1 ...

Cucumbers and Tomatoes in Yogurt (Raita)

2 medium cucumbers
2 scallions (with tops), chopped
1 teaspoon salt
2 medium tomatoes, chopped
1/2 clove garlic, minced
2 tablespoons minced cilantro
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Carrot Pudding (Gajar Halva)

6 medium carrots, finely shredded
2 cups half-and-half
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup golden raisins
1/4 cup butter or margarine
1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
...

Pakoras

1/2 cup besan
5 ounces warm water
1/4 teaspoon red pepper
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon garam masala
Paprika (optional)
1 small onion
1 potato
A few spinach leaves
Oil ...

Bhindi Dopeaza

1 pound okra
2 medium onions, chopped
1/4 teaspoon garlic paste or powder
1/4 teaspoon coriander paste or powder
1/8 teaspoon cumin
3 large tomatoes
2 tablespoons oil
1/2 cu ...

Gajar Ki Kheer (Carrot Pudding)

4 cups milk
2 tablespoons long-grain rice
2 cups firmly packed peeled and grated carrots
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons slivered blanched almonds
1/2 teas ...