Beet-Potato Cutlets

2 large beets (shredded)

2 large potatoes (there should be more potatoes than beets)

2 handfuls of frozen peas (optional)

1 tbsp salt

1 tbsp garam masala

1 tsp red chili powder

breadcrumbs

oil

Boil or steam potatoes, then peel. While they are cooking defrost peas and place with shredded beets into a large mixing bowl. Add peeled potatoes, chili powder, garam masala, and salt (add more masalas and salt to desired taste), and mash altogether. Form patties and cover with breadcrumbs. The pan fry on both sides and serve with coriander-chili-mint chutney!

This is Netra's mom's recipe :)

Butternut squash with coconut

3 tbsp. olive oil
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 tsp. turmeric
3/4 tsp. crushed cumin
1/4 tsp. red hot pepper powder
3 cups steamed and mashed butternut squash
1 tsp. mustard seeds
1 red chili (isn't it pretty on the top?)
10 curry leaves
1/2 cup UNsweetened coconut
salt to taste

1. Heat 1 tbsp. oil in pan, add onion and cook until softened. Add turmeric, cumin, red pepper powder (let cook for 1 min) and then fold in squash.
2. Heat 2 tbsp. oil in separate pan, add mustard seeds, chili, and curry leaves. When seeds start popping, take off heat and stir in coconut. Fold in squash, and add salt.