2 cups Basmati rice, washed and soaked in water for 1 hour 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 level teaspoon mustard seeds 1 tablespoon channa dal 1/2 medium Spanish or mild onion, sliced 2 serrano chiles, stems and seeds remove, very thinly sliced 1 sprig fresh curry leaves or 1/2 teaspoon dried curry leaves, rehydrated and patted dry 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder 1 quart water Juice of 4 limes Salt to taste Chopped cilantro, whole cashew nuts, and lime wedges for garnish (fieryfoodscentral.com)
Make your own curry powder by grinding five teaspoons of coriander seeds, one teaspoon fenugreek seeds, one - half teaspoon mustard seeds, one - half teaspoon cumin seeds, two teaspoons turmeric powder, 5 cloves, one and one - half sticks of cinnamon, and one large bay leaf. (fitnessandpower.com)
1 1/4 cups apple cider vinegar 3/4 cup dark brown sugar 1 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons mustard seeds 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes 1 pound ripe tomatoes, diced 1 red bell pepper, seeded and diced 3/4 cup chopped scallion greens (foodista.com)