Delicious Indian Recipes

I found these tasty Indian recipes at the library.  They are made from ingredients that are relatively easy to find, yet combined in unusual ways.  The lentil soup, for example, contains ginger and chickpea powder.  Some of the traditional  Indian recipes have been changed to use ingredients more easily found in the United States or for more rapid preparation time.
SEASONED POTATOES WITH PEAS AND RAISINS
This dish is flavored with turmeric, the spice that gives curry it's yellow color.
1.Boil 4 medium sized potatoes until warm but not mushy (14-17 minutes)
cool, peel and dice
2.Heat oil in skillet on medium high heat,
add mustard seed and cumin seeds. When seeds sizzle and splutter add 2 to 3 diced MILD chiles OR 1 to 2 medium or hot diced chiles. Remember: chile seeds=heat. Scraping seeds from chile skin will cool down dish,  Decide what tastes good to you.  Wear gloves and /or wash hands when touching hot chiles.  Turn down heat to medium.  Add 1/2  teaspoon turmeric. Cook 3 to 4 minutes.
3. Add potatoes, 2 to 4 tablespoons raisins, 2 cups peas, and 2 to 4 tablespoons chopped cashews.  Add 1/2 teaspoon salt if you use unsalted nuts.
4. Just before serving sprinkle with 1 teaspoon lime juice and garnish with cilantro.

RAITA
Mix 1 tablespoon orange juice, 1/2 cup yogurt, 1/4 cup original or low fat sour cream, 1/4 tablespoon honey OR 1/2 tablespoon applesauce.  This is a tasty dressing for a lettuce and/or cucumber salad.