Type what you have

Ingredients

• ✓ mustard seed
• white vinegar
• water
• white sugar
• salt
• dill
• black peppercorn
• habanero pepper flakes
• habanero pepper
• garlic
• avocado

Instructions

1. 1 Combine vinegar and water in a saucepan. Stir in sugar and salt; add mustard seeds, dill, peppercorns, and habanero pepper flakes. Bring to a boil; stir until sugar and salt are dissolved. Remove from heat; cool to room temperature, about 15 minutes.
2. 2 Divide habanero peppers and garlic clove between 2 canning jars. Divide avocado slices evenly between jars.
3. 3 Stir vinegar mixture to evenly disburse seasoning; pour into jars. Close lids and place in the refrigerator. Chill until flavors combine, about 24 hours.

By Buckwheat Queen

Ingredients

• ✓ mustard seed
• cucumber
• onion
• white sugar
• vinegar
• salt
• celery seed
• turmeric

Instructions

1. 1 Divide cucumbers and onion between two 1-quart jars with lids.
2. 2 Combine sugar, vinegar, salt, mustard seeds, celery seeds, and turmeric in a bowl until sugar and salt have dissolved; pour evenly over cucumbers and onions. Cover jars with lids. Refrigerate before serving for 1 week.

By clover

Ingredients

• ✓ mustard seed
• cucamelon
• green chile pepper
• dill
• dill seed
• black peppercorn
• water
• apple cider vinegar
• salt

Instructions

1. 1 Inspect 1 large mason jar for cracks and the ring for rust; discard if defective. Immerse in simmering water until cucamelon mixture is ready. Wash new, unused lid and ring in warm, soapy water.
2. 2 Place cucamelons, chile peppers, dill, mustard seeds, dill seed, and peppercorns in the sterilized jar.
3. 3 Combine water, vinegar, and salt in a medium saucepan; bring to a boil. Stir until salt dissolves, about 1 minute. Remove from heat and let cool.
4. 4 Pour vinegar mixture over cucamelons to completely cover. If you don't have enough liquid, mix equal parts water and vinegar to add to the jar. Close jar with the lid; let stand at least 3 to 4 days.

By nch

Ingredients

• ✓ mustard seed
• water
• salt
• watermelon rind
• clove
• cinnamon stick
• apple cider vinegar
• white sugar
• green food coloring

Instructions

1. 1 Stir together water and salt in a glass bowl until salt has dissolved. Add watermelon rinds and any additional water needed to cover them. Cover the bowl and refrigerate overnight.
2. 2 Drain watermelon rinds from salted water and place into a large saucepan or Dutch oven. Cover with fresh water. Place over high heat and bring to a boil. Boil rinds for 30 minutes, then drain and set aside.
3. 3 Meanwhile, tie cloves, mustard seed, and cinnamon sticks in a piece of cheesecloth. Place into a large saucepan or Dutch oven along with vinegar and sugar. Bring to a boil over high heat, then remove from the heat and let stand for 15 minutes.
4. 4 Stir in drained watermelon rind, then return to the stove over high heat. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium, and simmer until rind is transparent and syrup is slightly thickened, 45 to 50 minutes. Remove and discard the spices after 40 minutes. Stir in food coloring.
5. 5 Ladle into hot sterilized 1-pint jars, leaving 1/2 inch of head space. Seal jars with new lids and rings, making sure you have cleaned the jar rims of any residue. Process jars under 1 inch of water in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes. Let cool overnight, then press down on the lids to make sure they are sealed before storing. Store any opened jars in the refrigerator.

By Nancy Hansen Puig

Ingredients

• ✓ mustard seed
• ✓ mustard seed
• water
• white vinegar
• pickling salt
• tellicherry peppercorn
• white sugar
• red pepper flakes
• pickling cucumber
• onion
• dill
• garlic

Instructions

1. 1 Combine water, vinegar, salt, peppercorns, yellow and brown mustard seeds, sugar, and red pepper flakes in a saucepan over medium heat; cook until salt and sugar have dissolved, 5 to 7 minutes. Cool about 30 minutes.
2. 2 Cut cucumbers into even-sized spears; pack into a 1-liter, large-mouthed glass jar. Add onion slices, dill sprigs, and garlic. Pour in cooled vinegar mixture to completely cover cucumbers; seal with a lid. Refrigerate for 24 hours before serving.

By Buckwheat Queen

Ingredients

• ✓ mustard seed
• yellow squash
• zucchini
• onion
• green bell pepper
• salt
• white sugar
• white vinegar
• turmeric
• celery seed

Instructions

1. 1 Combine squash, onions, and bell pepper in a large aluminum-free pot; cover with salt. Set aside to release liquid, stirring occasionally, 2 hours.
2. 2 Bring sugar, vinegar, mustard seeds, turmeric, and celery seeds to a boil in a medium saucepan. Strain and discard solids from briny liquid; pour liquid over salted vegetables in the pot. Set aside for 2 hours more.
3. 3 Meanwhile, inspect four (1-pint) jars for cracks and rings for rust, discarding any defective ones. Immerse in simmering water until pickled squash is ready. Wash new, unused lids and rings in warm soapy water.
4. 4 Bring vegetable mixture to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, about 5 minutes.
5. 5 Pack vegetable mixture into hot, sterilized jars, filling to within ¼ inch of tops. Run a clean knife or thin spatula around insides of jars to remove any air bubbles. Wipe rims with a moist paper towel to remove any residue. Top with lids and screw rings on tightly.
6. 6 Place a rack in the bottom of a large stockpot and fill halfway with water. Bring to a boil and lower jars 2 inches apart into the boiling water using a holder. Pour in more boiling water to cover jars by at least 1 inch. Bring to a rolling boil, cover, and process for 10 minutes.
7. 7 Remove jars from the stockpot; set aside, several inches apart, and cool. Once cool, press centers of lids with a finger to ensure lids do not move up or down. Remove rings for storage and store in a cool, dark area.

By TAXIDERMYCHICK

Ingredients

• ✓ mustard seed
• cucumber
• onion
• green bell pepper
• garlic
• salt
• white sugar
• cider vinegar
• turmeric
• celery seed
• clove

Instructions

1. 1 Mix cucumbers, onions, green bell peppers, garlic, and salt together in a large bowl. Allow to stand approximately 3 hours.
2. 2 Mix sugar, cider vinegar, mustard seed, turmeric, celery seed, and whole cloves together in a large saucepan; bring to a boil over high heat.
3. 3 Drain any liquid from the cucumber mixture. Stir cucumbers into the boiling vinegar mixture. Remove from heat shortly before the combined mixture comes to a boil.
4. 4 Transfer into sterile screw-top jars; seal and chill in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
5. 5 Enjoy!

By David

Ingredients

• ✓ mustard seed
• jar
• lid
• band
• cucumber
• onion
• canning salt
• vinegar
• sugar
• turmeric
• celery seed
• ginger
• peppercorn
• pickle crisp granules

Instructions

1. 1 Immerse the pint jars in simmering water until needed. Wash new, unused lids and rings in warm soapy water.
2. 2 Combine cucumbers and onions in a large bowl, layering with canning salt: cover with ice cubes. Let stand for 1 hour and 30 minutes. Drain; rinse; drain again and set aside.
3. 3 Combine vinegar, sugar, mustard seed, turmeric, celery seed, ginger, and peppercorns in a large pot; bring to a boil. Add drained cucumbers and onions; return to a boil.
4. 4 Pack cucumber mixture and liquid into the hot, sterilized jars, filling to within 1/2 inch of the top. Add rounded 1/8 teaspoon pickle crisp granules to each jar. Remove air bubbles. Top with the lids and screw the rings on tightly.
5. 5 Process in a boiling-water canner for 10 minutes, adjusting for altitude.
6. 6 Remove the jars from the canner and let rest, several inches apart, for 12 to 24 hours. Press the center of each lid with a finger to ensure the lid does not move up or down. Remove the rings for storage and store in a cool, dark area.

By Ball

Ingredients

• ✓ mustard seed
• cumin
• coriander
• turmeric
• red pepper flakes
• ginger

Instructions

1. 1 In a blender or food processor, combine cumin, coriander, turmeric, red pepper flakes, mustard seed, and ginger. Process to a fine powder. Store in an airtight container.

By Curry

Ingredients

• ✓ mustard seed
• coriander seed
• cumin seed
• cardamom seed
• black peppercorn
• fennel seed
• clove
• red chile pepper
• turmeric

Instructions

1. 1 Combine the coriander seeds, cumin seeds, cardamom seeds, peppercorns, fennel seeds, mustard seeds, cloves, and red chile peppers in a small skillet over medium-low heat. Toast until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
2. 2 Grind the toasted spices in a clean coffee grinder or spice mill to a fine powder. Spoon in the turmeric, and process to combine. Use immediately, or store in a sealed jar for up to 1 month.

By Michelle

Ingredients

• ✓ mustard seed
• vegetable oil
• cauliflower
• baking potato
• salt
• turmeric
• white sugar
• cayenne pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Heat oil in a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat. Saute mustard seeds in hot oil until popping and toasted, 10 to 15 seconds.
2. 2 Stir cauliflower, potato, salt, and turmeric into oil until coated completely; cover the skillet with a lid, reduce heat to medium, and cook, stirring every few minutes, until cauliflower and potato are tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Season with sugar and cayenne pepper and cook until flavors develop, about 2 minutes more.

By Ursula Voges

Ingredients

• ✓ mustard seed
• tomato
• cumin
• turmeric
• salt
• water
• vegetable oil
• whitefish
• cumin seed
• black cumin seed
• fennel seed
• fenugreek seed

Instructions

1. 1 Bring the tomatoes, cumin, turmeric, salt, and water to a boil in a four quart saucepan; reduce heat to medium and maintain a simmer.
2. 2 Heat the oil in a skillet over medium-high heat; cook the fish in the oiled skillet until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer the fish to the saucepan.
3. 3 Heat a separate skillet over medium heat, and toast the mustard seeds, cumin seeds, black cumin seeds, fennel seeds, and fenugreek seeds until fragrant, just a few seconds. Stir the spices into the saucepan. Simmer until the flavors integrate, about 10 minutes more. Serve hot.

By Rina H

Ingredients

• ✓ mustard seed
• yellow split pea
• water
• tamarind pulp
• water
• green bell pepper
• tomato
• coriander seed
• yellow lentil
• coconut
• red chile pepper
• vegetable oil
• cumin seed
• asafoetida powder

Instructions

1. 1 Place yellow split peas in a saucepan with 2 cups water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, and cook until soft, about 15 minutes. In another saucepan, mix together the tamarind pulp stir in 1/2 cup water to make a watery juice. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Add the bell pepper and tomato to the tamarind juice, and continue to boil until the vegetables are soft, and the liquid has reduced to almost half.
2. 2 Meanwhile, grind the coriander seeds, yellow lentils, coconut and chilies to a paste using a mortar and pestle or food processor. Add this paste to the tamarind sauce, then stir in the yellow lentils until everything is well blended. Bring to a boil once again, then remove from the heat and set aside.
3. 3 Heat oil in a small skillet over medium heat, and add the mustard seed, cumin seed, and asafoetida powder. Once the mustard seeds start to sputter and the mixture is fragrant, remove from heat and stir into sambar. Serve hot.

By Nagaram

Ingredients

• ✓ mustard seed
• vegetable oil
• carrot
• green bean
• water
• long grain white rice
• brown lentil
• lemon juice
• salt
• chili powder

Instructions

1. 1 Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the mustard seeds, and cook until they pop. Once the seeds have popped like popcorn, add the carrot and green beans. Sautee them for about 2 minutes, just to mingle the flavors.
2. 2 Pour in the water, and add the rice and lentils. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes, or until rice and lentils are tender. Stir in the lemon juice, and season with salt and chili powder. Let stand covered for 5 or 10 minutes before serving.

By MINIJOSH

Ingredients

• ✓ mustard seed
• potato
• vegetable oil
• cumin seed
• turmeric
• coriander
• cayenne pepper
• salt
• onion

Instructions

1. 1 Place cubed potatoes in a saucepan and cover with water. Cover with a lid and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Once water is boiling, cook until potatoes are just tender, 5 to 10 minutes. Drain well and set aside.
2. 2 Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add mustard seeds and cumin seeds and heat until they start to pop. Add turmeric, coriander, cayenne pepper, and salt. Cook and stir until spices are fragrant, up to 1 minute, watching carefully so spices do not burn. Add onion and cook until softened, 2 to 3 minutes.
3. 3 Add drained potatoes to the skillet and increase heat to medium-high. Cook and stir to thoroughly coat the potatoes with the spice mixture. Taste and season with more salt, if desired. Serve immediately.

By Diana Moutsopoulos

Ingredients

• ✓ mustard seed
• vegetable oil
• asafoetida powder
• turnip
• turnip leaf
• onion
• paprika
• turmeric
• salt
• water
• coconut

Instructions

1. 1 Heat the oil in a skillet over high heat; cook the mustard seeds in the hot oil until the seeds no longer are crackling. Stir the asafoetida powder into the mustard seeds; add the turnips, turnip leaves, and onion to the skillet. Season the mixture with the paprika, turmeric, and salt. Pour the water over the mixture, place a cover on the skillet, reduce heat to medium, and cook until the turnip is cooked yet remains crunchy, 5 to 7 minutes. Return heat to high to cook off any excess water. Mix the coconut into the mixture just before serving.

By rubiabecka

Ingredients

• ✓ mustard seed
• olive oil
• onion
• green chile pepper
• cumin seed
• sugar
• garlic
• salt
• black pepper
• potato
• red pepper flake

Instructions

1. 1 Pour olive oil into the bottom of a slow cooker. Layer onion slices over the oil. Add green chile peppers, mustard seeds, cumin seeds, sugar, garlic, salt, and pepper. Layer potatoes on top, seasoning each layer with a sprinkle of salt and red pepper flakes.
2. 2 Cook on High until potatoes are tender, 3 1/2 to 4 hours. Stir gently before serving.

By Sriyani

Ingredients

• ✓ mustard seed
• vegetable oil
• asafoetida powder
• cumin seed
• turmeric
• green pepper
• roma tomato
• ginger root
• potato
• cauliflower
• white sugar
• salt

Instructions

1. 1 Heat oil over a medium-high heat. Toss in the mustard seeds; when they start spluttering, add the asafoetida, followed by the cumin seeds, turmeric powder and the green pepper. Add the chopped tomatoes and ginger; stir and saute for a few minutes.
2. 2 Add the potato, cauliflower florets, sugar and salt; stir well and cook until the potatoes are cooked and the cauliflower tender yet crunchy. (For a crunchier cauliflower, add it when the potatoes are just getting done but not quite finished cooking).

By Manisha Pandit

Ingredients

• ✓ mustard seed
• butternut squash
• water
• olive oil
• salt
• cumin seed
• cayenne pepper
• turmeric
• coconut milk
• cannellini bean
• cilantro

Instructions

1. 1 Combine squash, water, olive oil, salt, mustard seeds, cumin seeds, cayenne pepper, and turmeric in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until squash is tender, 10 to 15 minutes.
2. 2 Stir coconut milk and beans into the squash mixture; simmer until flavors blend, about 10 minutes. Serve curry with cilantro on top.

By hame0051

Ingredients

• ✓ mustard seed
• peach
• brown sugar
• apple cider vinegar
• raisin
• preserved ginger
• onion
• garlic
• chili powder
• curry powder
• pickling spice

Instructions

1. 1 Combine peaches, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, raisins, ginger, onion, garlic, chili powder, mustard seed, and curry powder in a large heavy pot. Wrap pickling spice in a cheesecloth bag and place in the pot.
2. 2 Bring to a boil and cook over medium heat, uncovered, until mixture reaches your desired consistency. It will take about 1 ½ hours to get a good thick chutney. Stir frequently to prevent scorching on the bottom.
3. 3 Remove spice bag and ladle chutney into hot sterilized jars. Wipe the rims with a clean moist cloth. Seal with lids and rings, and process in a barely simmering water bath for 10 minutes, or the time recommended by your local extension for your area. The water should cover the jars completely.
4. 4 Remove the jars from the stockpot and let rest, several inches apart, for 12 to 24 hours. Press the center of each lid with a finger to ensure the lid does not move up or down. Remove the rings for storage and store in a cool, dark area.

By Shana

Ingredients

• ✓ mustard seed
• vegetable oil
• onion
• cumin seed
• ginger-garlic paste
• chili powder
• turmeric
• broccoli
• water
• salt
• gram flour
• vegetable oil

Instructions

1. 1 Heat 3 tablespoons oil in a skillet over medium heat; add mustard seeds and cook until they crackle, 1 to 2 minutes. Add onion and cumin seeds; cook and stir until onion is translucent, 5 to 10 minutes. Add ginger-garlic paste, chili powder, and turmeric; cook and stir until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes.
2. 2 Mix broccoli into onion mixture; cook and stir until tender, 8 to 10 minutes. Add water and salt; cook and stir for 1 minute. Stir in gram flour and cook, stirring constantly and adding more flour if needed, until broccoli is coated and doesn't stick to the skillet, 5 to 8 minutes. Drizzle 1 teaspoon oil over junka to serve.

By Harshada Dhande-Sarode

Ingredients

• ✓ mustard seed
• ghee
• cumin seed
• turmeric
• coriander
• salt
• cayenne pepper
• potato
• water
• yogurt
• green pea

Instructions

1. 1 Heat the ghee in a skillet over medium heat, and mix in the cumin, turmeric, coriander, salt, mustard seed, and cayenne pepper. Place potatoes in the skillet, and stir to evenly coat with the ghee. Cook 10 minutes, stirring often. Pour water into the skillet. Reduce heat to low, and simmer 30 minutes, until potatoes are tender.
2. 2 Mix the yogurt and peas into the saucepan. Continue cooking until heated through.

By Jen Schaffer

Ingredients

• ✓ mustard seed
• vegetable oil
• asafoetida powder
• onion
• garlic
• cumin seed
• turmeric
• tomato
• okra
• chili powder
• amchoor
• salt

Instructions

1. 1 Heat oil in a medium skillet over medium heat, and cook mustard seed until it begins to crackle. Mix in asafoetida. Reduce heat to low, and mix in onion, garlic, cumin seed, and turmeric. Cook and stir until onion is tender, about 5 minutes.
2. 2 Stir tomato and okra into the mixture. Gradually mix in chili powder, amchoor, and salt. Cook and stir about 10 minutes, until okra is tender but firm.

By Manisha Pandit

Ingredients

• ✓ mustard seed
• canola oil
• cumin seed
• coriander
• turmeric
• red chile powder
• cabbage
• potato
• ginger-garlic paste
• salt
• water
• cilantro

Instructions

1. 1 Heat canola oil in a wok over medium heat. Cook and stir cumin and mustard seeds in the hot oil until they begin to dance, 1 to 2 minutes. Add coriander, turmeric, and cayenne pepper; cook about 1 minute.
2. 2 Stir cabbage, potatoes, ginger-garlic paste, and salt into spice mixture; stir to coat. Pour enough water into wok to steam vegetables; cover and cook, stirring occasionally and adding more water as needed, until potatoes and cabbage are very tender, about 45 minutes. Remove from heat; sprinkle vegetables with cilantro.

By Gin Jadav

Ingredients

• ✓ mustard seed
• apple
• water
• tomato
• onion
• malt vinegar
• white sugar
• sultana raisin
• curry powder
• salt
• cayenne pepper
• garlic

Instructions

1. 1 Place apples and water in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and cook until apples are tender, stirring occasionally, about 25 minutes. Add more water as necessary to keep apples simmering.
2. 2 Add tomatoes, onions, vinegar, sugar, raisins, curry, salt, mustard seeds, cayenne, and garlic to the saucepan. Stir until sugar dissolves.
3. 3 Bring mixture to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer until very thick, stirring occasionally, about 3 hours. Remove and discard mustard seed. Seal chutney in sterile containers.

By cheap chef

Ingredients

• ✓ mustard seed
• basmati rice
• mung bean
• split yellow dal
• ghee
• cumin seed
• shallot
• ginger root
• goda masala
• turmeric
• black pepper
• salt
• water

Instructions

1. 1 Rinse rice and mung beans. Cover with water and soak for 15 minutes. Rinse split yellow dal and add to rice and mung beans to soak for 15 minutes more. Drain and set aside.
2. 2 Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot) and select Sauté function. Add 2 tablespoons ghee. Sauté cumin and mustard seeds in hot ghee until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add shallot and ginger; cook until shallot is tender and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add drained rice and legumes; stir to combine. Turn off Sauté function.
3. 3 Stir in goda masala, turmeric, pepper, and salt. Add water; stir well. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure and set the timer for 18 minutes according to manufacturer's instructions. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
4. 4 Allow pressure to release naturally for 15 minutes. Manually release any remaining pressure, 5 to 10 minutes more. Stir khichdi and divide between 6 bowls. Top each with 1 tablespoon remaining ghee.

By Buckwheat Queen

Ingredients

• ✓ mustard seed
• red lentil
• water
• salt
• turmeric
• chili powder
• spinach
• butter
• onion
• cumin
• garam masala
• coconut milk

Instructions

1. 1 Rinse lentils and soak for 20 minutes.
2. 2 In a large saucepan, bring water to a boil and stir in salt, lentils, turmeric and chili powder. Cover and return to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes. Stir in the spinach and cook 5 minutes, or until lentils are soft. Add more water if necessary.
3. 3 In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt butter and saute onions with cumin and mustard seeds, stirring often. Cook until onions are transparent, and then combine with lentils. Stir in garam masala and coconut milk and cook until heated through.

By Gill

Ingredients

• ✓ mustard seed
• red lentil
• ginger root
• cilantro
• tomato
• onion
• jalapeno pepper
• cumin
• coriander seed
• garlic
• olive oil
• water
• salt

Instructions

1. 1 Cook the lentils by boiling or pressure cooking until lentils are soft. (Pressure cooking is faster.)
2. 2 In a skillet heat the oil and add mustard seeds. When mustard seeds begin to flutter, add onions, ginger, jalapeno peppers, and garlic. Saute until the onions and garlic are golden brown. Add coriander and cumin. Add chopped tomatoes. Saute the mixture well until tomatoes are well cooked.
3. 3 Add water. Boil 6 minutes. Add cooked lentils, stirring well. Add salt to taste, stirring well. Add finely chopped cilantro and remove from heat. Serve hot.

By Rachel

Ingredients

• ✓ mustard seed
• oil
• cumin seed
• coriander seed
• red chile pepper
• onion
• garlic
• tomato
• tamarind paste
• turmeric
• water
• salt
• curry leaf

Instructions

1. 1 Heat 1 teaspoon oil in a skillet and add cumin seeds and coriander seeds. Add red chile peppers and fry for 1 minute. Add onion and saute until soft and translucent, about 3 to 5 minutes. Add garlic and saute until it turns color, about 1 minute. Add tomato and cook until soft, about 3 minutes.
2. 2 Mix in tamarind paste and turmeric powder and mix well. Cook for 1 minute. Remove from heat and cool completely.
3. 3 Transfer skillet contents to a blender and season with salt. Add water as needed and blend everything into a smooth paste.
4. 4 Heat remaining 1 teaspoon oil to a skillet and add mustard seeds and curry leaves. Cook until mixture splutters and pour tempering over chutney. Mix to combine.

By delicia annie James

Ingredients

• ✓ mustard seed
• ghee
• creamy wheat cereal
• ghee
• cashew
• chile de arbol pepper
• carrot
• pea
• curry leaf
• turmeric
• water
• sea salt
• cilantro
• water

Instructions

1. 1 Melt 1/4 cup ghee in a large skillet over medium heat. Pour in creamy wheat cereal; toast, stirring frequently, until light brown and nutty-smelling, 5 to 8 minutes. Transfer to a bowl. Wipe the skillet with a paper towel.
2. 2 Heat remaining 2 tablespoons ghee in the skillet over medium-high heat. Add mustard seeds; cover and wait until seeds stop popping (like popcorn), about 30 seconds. Add cashews and chiles; stir-fry until nuts are golden brown and chiles blacken, 1 to 2 minutes.
3. 3 Stir in carrot, peas, curry leaves, and turmeric; stir-fry about 2 minutes. Stir in 3 cups water and the salt and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium and simmer, covered, until carrots are fork-tender, 3 to 5 minutes.
4. 4 Reduce heat to medium-low and stir in toasted cream of wheat. (It will instantly absorb liquid and begin to swell.) Cover and cook until fully softened, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat; let stand, covered, 3 to 5 minutes.
5. 5 Stir in remaining 1/4 cup water if desired for a creamier texture. Sprinkle with cilantro and serve warm.

By Raghavan Iyer