Ingredients 1 1/2 pound acorn squash 2 teaspoons mild - flavored oil such as canola 1 can coconut milk (13.5 ounces or 1 3/4 cup) 2 teaspoons rasam powder (MTR or 777) 1 - 2 cups vegetable broth or water 1 1/2 tablespoons coconut oil 1/2 teaspoon black mustard seeds pinch of asafetida (hing) 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds pinch of cinnamon powder 1 sprig of curry leaves 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder 1 inch ginger, peeled & grated 1 - 2
Indian green chili peppers — can substitute Serrano chili pepper 1 - 2 teaspoons jaggery or brown sugar — optional juice of half a lemon mixed herbs such as cilantro, parsley or basil, chopped for garnish salt to taste plain yogurt, for serving
12 ounces Thai fresh flat rice noodles or fresh, Chinese ho fun noodles (see notes) 3 tablespoons peanut, canola, or grapeseed oil 5 cloves garlic, roughly chopped 3 to 4 red or
green hot
chili peppers (Thai,
Indian, or serrano), sliced into paper - thin rings One 8 - ounce package fried or baked tofu, sliced into 1 / 4 - inch thin strips 3 cups shredded Napa or savoy cabbage 1 carrot, sliced into matchsticks 3 scallions, both
green and white parts, thinly sliced 1/2 cup lightly packed Thai basil leaves 1/2 cup lightly packed cilantro leaves Lime wedges for squeezing over noodles