Shrimp patia: Shrimp poached in a sauce of fried onions, chile-garlic-cumin paste, ground cumin, coriander, cayenne, turmeric, and garam masala, with tomatoes, tamarind, brown sugar, and curry leaves.
Rice pilaf with broccoli and caramelized onions: Spices included green cardamom, cinnamon stick, and cloves. Broccoli was steamed with a tadka of whole cumin and black mustard seeds fried in ghee.