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My favorite Indian appetizer, mainly because I love to slather on the chutney.  The chutney is also great on grilled chicken or just about anything.  I’ve been known to eat it with a spoon. 
Cilantro Chutney 
1 bunch cilantro, rinsed and with tough stems removed (about 1 1/2 cups packed)
1 cup packed fresh mint, washed and [...]

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1 tablespoon canola oil
1/2 yellow onion, minced
2 cloves garlic
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon coriander
1 teaspoon turmeric
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
5 cups cauliflower flourets (about 1/2 of a large head)
1 25-oz can of chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1/2 cup water
Heat oil in large sauté pan.  Add onion and sauté until soft, about five minutes.  Add [...]

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The fresh ginger in this recipe is what makes the dish.  The spiciness of the fresh ginger melds  with the tomatoes and onions to create a rich, complex flavor that can not be reproduced  with dried ground ginger. 
1 tablespoon canola oil
½ onion, copped
2 cloves garlic, minced
½ teaspoon cumin
½ teaspoon coriander
1-inch long piece of fresh ginger, grated [...]

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2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Juice of two lemons
Juice of ½ orange
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons turmeric
2 teaspoons black mustard seeds
½ teaspoon ground coriander
½ teaspoon ground cumin
Dash of cayenne pepper
1 medium head fresh cauliflower, chopped into bite-sized florets
4 cups unpeeled red skinned potatoes cut into ½ inch cubes
1/3 cup minced fresh cilantro
4 scallions, chopped
In a large serving [...]

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