Ingredients

2 cups water

1/2 cup sugar

1 (2-inch-long) piece cinnamon stick

2 (1- by 1/4-inch) pieces fresh ginger, smashed

2 teaspoons green or white cardamom pods, lightly crushed

2 teaspoons coriander seeds, lightly crushed

10 whole black peppercorns, lightly crushed

1/4 teaspoon dried hot red pepper flakes

For salad

• 1/4 cup raw green (hulled) pumpkin seeds (not roasted)
• 2 firm-ripe California avocados (1 to 1 1/4 lb)
• 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
• 2 Asian pears (1 lb total)
• 4 oz mixed microgreens or baby greens (4 cups)

Description

The Combination Of Garam Masala — A Blend Of Sweet And Hot Spices — And A Light Sugar Syrup Adds So Much Flavor To This Refreshing Salad That No...

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