raw mango, peeled and grated or finely chopped • big onion, sliced lengthwise • oil • mustard seeds • chana dal • urad dal • dry red chilies • curry leaves • green chili, slit • turmeric powder • red chili powder • peanuts, roasted •
riped avocados • big finely chopped onion • green chili (finely chopped) • –3 tbsp coriander leaves (optional) • medium finely chopped tomatoes • – 3 tsp lemon/lime juice • Salt to taste • chaat masala (optional) • small garlic clove (crushed) (optional)
small sweet potato (about 150–180g, peeled and cubed) • small onion (chopped) • small garlic clove (minced) • small piece of ginger (grated, about 1/2 tsp) • small tomato or 2 tbsp canned tomato • cumin seeds (or a pinch of ground cumin) • turmeric powder • garam masala • red chili powder (optional) • Salt to taste • coconut milk (or water for lighter curry) • oil •
instant noodles (your favorite brand) • small prawns (peeled and deveined) • water • mixed vegetables (optional: carrots, peas, bell pepper) • garlic (minced or powder) • chili flakes or a dash of hot sauce (optional) • Instant noodle seasoning (from the pack) • lime (optional) • Fresh coriander or spring onion (optional, for garnish)
large eggplant (baingan) • garlic • green chilies • cooking oil • mustard seeds • curry leaves • medium onion, chopped • medium tomato, chopped • masala powder (garam masala or curry powder) • asafoetida (hing) • cumin powder • Salt to taste •