India
Lentils, fragrant tea, and yogurt
The collection’s Indian-category recipes include a red-lentil dahl, ginger-and-cardamom milk tea, and onion raitha. Follow each author’s ingredient list to see the distinct work of simmering, infusing and mixing.
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RecipeGinger and cardamom milk tea
Black tea, ginger and cardamom infuse together before serving with milk. This is the contributor’s version.
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The recipe publisher files this version under Indian recipes. This is a source classification, not a claim of invention or exclusive ownership.
RecipeOnion raitha
A yogurt preparation with chopped onion, cucumber and mint. The mint’s species is not identified by the source.
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The recipe publisher files this version under Indian recipes. This is a source classification, not a claim of invention or exclusive ownership.
RecipeRed lentil dahl
A contributor’s lentil preparation with tomatoes, curry spices, lemon and coriander leaves.
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The recipe publisher files this version under Indian recipes. This is a source classification, not a claim of invention or exclusive ownership.
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pestanzul · Indian tea ↗ https://publicdomainrecipes.com/indian-tea/
ram-pari · Onion Raitha (Indian Tzatziki) ↗ https://publicdomainrecipes.com/onion-raitha/
joel-maxuel · Red Lentil Dahl ↗ https://publicdomainrecipes.com/red-lentil-dahl/
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