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CityViewNC .com | 23 Simple Cauliflower Ingredients 2 tablespoons avocado oil One head cauliflower (frozen cauliflower may be used) 1 tablespoon cumin seeds 1/8 teaspoon asafoetida 1 teaspoon turmeric 2 teaspoons cayenne pepper 4 teaspoons coriander-cumin powder 1/2 teaspoon garam masala salt Fresh cilantro Directions Cut cauliflower into florets or small pieces. In a large pan, on high heat, add oil and brown the cumin seeds. Add asafoetida, then quickly add cauliflower. Turn heat to medium. Add 1 teaspoon salt and cook uncovered until cauliflower is soft. Add turmeric, cayenne pepper, coriander-cumin powder and garam masala. Mix well, cook until cauliflower is soft. Garnish with cut cilantro Yellow Mung Dal Ingredients 1 cup dal 2 tablespoons of oil 1 teaspoon ghee, clarified butter (optional ) 1 tablespoon cumin seeds, 1/8 teaspoon asafoetida 1/4 teaspoon grated ginger 1/2 teaspoon grated garlic 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1 teaspoon coriander-cumin powder 1/2 teaspoon garam masala cilantro Comfort food, Indian style, was on the menu on this day. e cauliflower was sharing the spicy spotlight with dal, or lentil soup, along with basmati rice, which is studded with star of anise and other spices, and roti, a wheat-flour flatbread. Cumin Rice Ingredients 1/2 cup rice 1 cup water 1 tablespoon oil 1 teaspoon cumin 1/8 teaspoon asafoetida salt Optional additions (Liza says use what you have) 2-3 cloves 1 stick of cinnamon 3-4 pods of black cardamom 3-4 star anise 3-4 bay leaves Directions Soak rice in water. On high, heat oil and add cumin until brown and add asafoetida. Add rice and water and salt (to taste). Bring to a rolling boil uncovered on high, then turn to low and cover. Cook until rice is soft, usually about 10 minutes. Add optional add-ins. Directions Boil dal in 2 cups of water and salt for about 20 minutes. Add water as necessar y to maintain a soup- like consistency. In a small pan on high heat, add oil and ghee, clarified butter and brown the cumin seeds. Add asafoetida, ginger and garlic. When garlic is browned, add cayenne, coriander- cumin and garam masala. Stir mixture and add to dal. Cook for about 10 minutes. Garnish with cut cilantro. Gates Four DISCOVER WHAT'S BEHIND THE GATES Visit www.gatesfour.com Call 910.425.6667 for membership information

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