2 cups coarsely chopped coriander leaves and stems (about 1 large bunch) 3 to 5 green cayenne chiles, or substitute serrano chiles, seeded 2 tablespoons boiled skinned peanuts (see Glossary), or substitute unsalted roasted peanuts 1 teaspoon sugar 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin About 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice About 1/4 teaspoon salt Place the coriander… Continue reading Coriander-Peanut Chutney
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Date-Onion Chutney
3 dried red chiles, stemmed 2 tablespoons raw sesame oil, or vegetable oil, or ghee 1 large white onion (about 1/2 pound), coarsely chopped 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste 1/4 cup chopped pitted dates Put the chiles in a small bowl, add 1 cup hot water, and set aside to soak for 10 minutes.… Continue reading Date-Onion Chutney
Cauliflower Dum
1. medium cauliflower (about 1½ pounds) 1/4 cup ghee, vegetable oil, or peanut oil 1 teaspoon cumin seeds 1 or 2 bay leaves 1 teaspoon minced garlic or garlic mashed to a paste 2 teaspoons minced ginger or ginger mashed to a paste About 1 cup grated onion Scant 1 cup diced tomatoes (fresh or… Continue reading Cauliflower Dum
Alur Dam (Tamarind Potatoes)
2 1/2 to 3 pounds waxy potatoes, preferably new potatoes, washed 3 tablespoons tamarind pulp 1 cup boiling water About 1 1/2 cups water 1/4 cup mustard oil 3 cinnamon or cassia sticks 5 cloves 3 bay leaves 2 cups grated onions 1/4 cup minced garlic or garlic mashed to a paste 2 tablespoons minced… Continue reading Alur Dam (Tamarind Potatoes)
Nepalese Simmered Edamame
1 tablespoon mustard oil 1 medium onion, chopped 1 tablespoon minced garlic or garlic mashed to a paste 1 tablespoon minced ginger or ginger mashed to a paste 1 red cayenne chile, minced 1/2 teaspoon turmeric 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 large tomato (about 1/2 pound), chopped into 1/2-inch chunks 2 cups… Continue reading Nepalese Simmered Edamame
Nepali Cucumber Salad with Hot Mustard Dressing
1/2 pound cucumbers, preferably a small English cucumber, peeled Kosher salt 1 tablespoon sesame seeds 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds 2 tablespoons plain (full- or reduced-fat) yogurt or water (see headnote) 1 1/2teaspoons mustard oil 1/8 teaspoon fenugreek seeds 1/8 teaspoon nigella seeds 1 green cayenne chile, slit lengthwise and seeded 1/4 teaspoon cayenne 1/8 teaspoon… Continue reading Nepali Cucumber Salad with Hot Mustard Dressing