How spices can support your health

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■ Serves 4 ■ Prep 10 mins ■ Cook 35 mins 1 onion, roughly chopped100g ginger, peeled and chopped50ml vegetable oil2 tsp garam marsala1 tsp ground turmeric1 red chilli, deseeded andfinely chopped400g c

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Ingredients (Serves 4) ◆ 200g basmati or Thai jasmine rice ◆ Large pinch of turmeric ◆ Salt ◆ 2tbsp sunflower oil ◆ 10 raw cashew nuts ◆ 1 fat green chilli, halved, seeded and finely chopped ◆ 1tsp cu