Hindi Simmer Pot

Using my limited knowledge of Indian spices, I threw this together for leftover Chicken and Chana.  Grinding the spices fresh with a mortar and pestle made a world of difference.

1 Can chick peas rinsed = chana
1 Can Tomatoes = tamatar
1 C chicken broth = ?
1 C frozen spinach = palak
1 Onion coarse chopped = Piaz
1/2C leftover Chicken Breast, diced  = Murgi

2 T canola oil
2 T Ginger Garlic Paste = Lasun Adrak
5 Cardamom seeds from pods, ground = Elaichi
1 T Fresh Ground Cumin = Jeera
1 T Tumeric = Haldi
1 t fresh ground pepper = kali mirch
1/2 nutmeg grated = Jaipahl
1/2" cinamon grated = Dalchini
salt to taste = namak

Sautee Onion in oil, with spices.  Simmer all in a pot until done.  Serve over hod Basmati rice.

Oriental Broccoli Ramen Noodle Salad

I first had this at the Barn Door with grilled chicken, The Barn Door was by far Wilmington's best dive bar.  The businessman's cheap liquid lunch with a cheap greasy burger.  Actually the proprietor Art, loved to eat and was a very creative cook.  There was live music at night.  Punk Rock, Grunge, Metal... total 90's youth scene.  You had to walk through the band to get to the bathroom.  I am pretty sure I am one of the few patrons who knew both sides of the Barn Door.

Gripes about the usual internet recipes:  Too much sugar, no sesame oil, pre-pack Broccoli slaw is awful.

2 Packets of Ramen Noodles (chicken or beef) smashed in the bag.  (Reserve flavor packets!!!)
2 heads of Broccolli, chopped small
1/2 C pre grated carrot or 1 grated carrot
1/2 C grated or chopped cabbage
1/3 C Rice Wine Vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)
1/3 C Canola Oil
1/4 C Sunflower Seeds (or chopped Almonds or Cashew pieces)
1/4 C Raisins (a little sweetness or mandarin oranges. or both)
1-2 TBS brown sugar to taste (you can use white, but I find the brown sugar has a nicer tase
1-2 TBS sesame oil to taste
1-2 TBS Soy Sauce to taste
1 TBS Siricha to taste, (a Thai garlic hot pepper sauce, now available in Asian section of most groceries.)

Combine Vinegar, Oils, sugar and soy, Siricha and 1 (only one) Ramen flavor packet in a measuring cup and whisk together.
Combine smashed ramen, chopped broccoli, carrots, seeds/nuts, fruit in a bowl, and mix well with dressing.
Chill 1 - 4 hours

Works very well when served with leftover (chilled) London Broil, Grilled Chicken, Grilled Tuna or Salmon.