Tempered spices (aka chhonk, or tadka), lime, salt and grated raw vegetables will become your new go-to technique for salads like this one, which uses carrots and the South Indian spice combo of mustard seeds and curry leaves.
Justin Chapple shows how to perfectly cook tender haricots verts that are tossed with shrimp and tomatoes in a warm garlic dressing for a bright, summery meal.