Fennel Apple Almond Chaat

1 tsp fennel seeds

5 tbsp oil

1 cup flaked almonds (alas, it is important that they're flaked; whole almonds don't work)

1 tsp ground ginger

2 tbsp honey

salt 

1 lemon

2 fennel bulbs

3 sweet crispy apples

1/2 a cucumber or one or two Persian cucumbers

A handful of mint leaves

1 tsp garam masala

 

To make the almonds: coarsely grind fennel seeds. Heat oil in pan, fry almonds for a couple minutes until pale gold, then add fennel seeds, ginger, honey, and a little salt. Stir fry for a minute until caramelized.

 

Make the salad by thinly slicing fennel, apples, cucumbers, and mint. Make the dressing with 3 tbsp oil, 2 tbsp lemon juice, garam masala, and 1/2 tsp salt.

 

Source: Fresh India by Meera Sodha