Ingredients

Garam Masala

12

dried bay leaves

12

whole cloves

5

black cardamom pods

4

whole star anise pods

3

3" (7.5 cm) cinnamon sticks

1

whole nutmeg

3

Tbsp. coriander seeds

3

Tbsp. whole mace fronds

2

Tbsp. cumin seeds

1

Tbsp. black peppercorns

2

tsp. white poppy seeds

Insanely Addictive Pickled Onions

1

medium yellow onion (9 oz. [255 g]), halved, thinly sliced into half-moons

2

Tbsp. lime juice

2

Tbsp. Kashmiri red chili powder

2

tsp. chaat masala

½

tsp. cayenne powder

½

tsp. fine sea salt

2

Tbsp. peanut oil or any vegetable oil or avocado oil

1

tsp. cumin seeds

Chicken Kari

1

2" (5-cm) piece fresh ginger, chopped

4

garlic cloves, peeled

3

green Thai chiles or 1 serrano, stemmed, chopped

2

lb. (910 g) boneless, skinless chicken thighs (see Notes), excess fat trimmed, cut into 2" [5-cm] pieces

2½

tsp. fine sea salt

⅓

cup (80 ml) vegetable oil or avocado oil

1

tsp. cumin seeds

½

tsp. black mustard seeds

½

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