Sawan is a sacred month that is marked by devotion and mindful eating. People usually prefer eating simple dishes during this time of the year. Many devotees observe fasts and follow a sattvic diet.

Heat oil or ghee in a pan and sauté the onions until golden brown. Add the ginger-garlic paste and cook until fragrant. Stir in the tomato puree, turmeric, red chili powder, and garam masala.

4 cups cauliflower, cut into 2- or 3-inch stems 1 cup fresh or frozen peas ½ cup of cream (or coconut milk) ½ teaspoon garam masala powder ½ teaspoon coriander powder ...

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Combine the curry leaves, mustard seeds, cumin seeds, fenugreek seeds, peppercorns, cloves and cardamom pods in a skillet over medium heat and cook, stirring, until fragrant, 1 1/2 to 2 minutes.

Serves: 4 servings / Prep time: 10 minutes / Total time: 35 minutes 6 cups cauliflower florets. 2 tablespoons olive oil. 2 cloves garlic, minced. ¼ teaspoon salt. 1 teaspoon curry powder. 2 ...

This organization comes in handy particularly when making Indian dishes at home, which I often do. It’s one of the few cuisines that I prefer to cook at home, letting the spices perfume the air.