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Aubergine and pea curry

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2 tblsp oil or ghee

1 half tsp cumin seeds

1 large onion, chopped

1 tblsp tomato paste

3 large cloves of garlic, chopped

1 tin tomato

1 tsp salt

Chili to taste, in whichever way, shape or form available

1 half tsp turmeric

1 large aubergine, in large cubes

75 g peas

Sizzle the cumin seeds in the oil, stirring, then add the onions and cook for about ten minutes till the onions are translucent but not brown. Add the garlic, stir-fry for a couple of minutes, then add the tomato paste and stir. Add the tin of tomatoes, chili, turmeric and salt, and cook for about five minutes.

Now add the aubergine, mix well, cover and cook for around ten minutes till the aubergines are done, stirring occasionally. Finally add the peas and cook briefly till they are heated through.

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Asparagus and peas in a mustard sauce

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2 tblsp mustard

1 green chili

2 tblsp lemon juice

3 cloves garlic

2 cm ginger, peeled

150 ml Greek yoghurt

2 tblsp desiccated coconut

2 tblsp oil or ghee

1 half tsp cumin seeds

1 half tsp black mustard seeds

1 large red onion

A bundle asparagus cut into 2 cm pieces

400 g peas

1 tsp salt

Blend mustard, chili, lemon juice, garlic, ginger, yoghurt and coconut to a fine paste.

Sizzle cumin seeds and mustard seeds, add the onion and cook for about eight to ten minutes till translucent but not browned.

Reduce the heat and add the paste, stirring for a couple of minutes at low heat.

Turn heat up to medium and add the asparagus except for the tips. Cook for a couple of minutes, then add the asparagus tips and peas and cook for about a minute. Season with the salt.