Name: Gingered Tomato Broth with Pappadam Noodles
Ingredients: 5 5" plain pappadams; 12 lg Spinach leaves; 1 tb Peanut oil; 1 ts Cumin seeds; 1 1/2 tb Ginger, grated; 1 ts Jalapeno pepper, minced; 1/4 ts Turmeric; 3 Ripe tomatoes, peeled, seeded & diced; 5 c Stock; Salt & pepper; 2 tb Cilantro, chopped

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CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Vegetables, Grains		Soups, Appetizers, Vegetables	5	Servings

INGREDIENTS

5		5" plain pappadams
12	lg	Spinach leaves
1	tb	Peanut oil
1	ts	Cumin seeds
1 1/2	tb	Ginger, grated
1	ts	Jalapeno pepper, minced
1/4	ts	Turmeric
3		Ripe tomatoes, peeled, seeded & diced
5	c	Stock
		Salt & pepper
2	tb	Cilantro, chopped

INSTRUCTIONS

Using scissors, cut pappadams into 1" wide noodles.
Stack spinach leaves, roll them into a tight log, &
cut into 1/8" chiffonade.
Heat oil over moderate heat.  Add cumin seeds, ginger
& jalapeno, fry till seeds darken slightly.  Stir in
turmeric & tomato & cook about 4 to 5 minutes.  Add
stock & bring to a boil.  Reduce heat, cover & simmer
for 15 minutes.  Season.
Just before serving, add noodles & spinach & simmer
for a bare minute. Ladle into warmed bowls & garnish
with cilantro.
Variations:  In place of spinach use 1 cup blanched
peas, snow peas, zucchini or asparagus slivers.
Yamuna Devi, "Yamuna's Table"
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