Keoni and Bonnie

Chana Dal
An easy to prepare dish from India.
Suitable for vegetarian.
2 cups chana dal ( yellow dried split peas )
1 onion, peeled and chopped
1 tomato, chopped
1lb ( 450g ) spinach leaves roughly chopped, fresh or frozen
3 cloves of garlic
1 tablespoon of vegetable oil or gee
1 tsp cumin seeds
1/2 tsp ground turmeric
salt and freshly ground pepper
fresh coriander, [...]

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Bhindi Masala

1 pound (1/2 kg) okra (small)
2 onions, thinly sliced
2 tomatoes, chopped
1/4 cup oil
3/4 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon amchoor powder (or substitute fresh lemon juice)
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
1 teaspoon garam masala
2 tablespoons chopped coriander leaves for garnish

1. Wash okra under running water and slice off the ends.
Cut each in half. Set [...]

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