Curry Corn Chowder

Ingredients

• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 1 tsp mustard seeds
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
• 1 tbsp (15 mL) vegetable oil or coconut oil
• 3/4 cup (88 g) red onion, 1/4 inch dice
• 2 (15 g) garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 tbsp (4 g) ginger, minced
• 1/2 tbsp (4 g) green chili (serrano, jalapeno,etc) or to taste, minced
• 1 medium carrot (41 g), 1/4 inch dice
• 4 cups (485 g) corn kernels, fresh or frozen
• 1 tsp red chili flakes, or to taste
• 1 [14.5 oz] can of coconut milk
• 1/3 cup (75 mL) vegetable broth
• 1/2 tbsp (7 mL) lime juice
• 1 tbsp (15 mL) vegetable oil
• pinch of asafoetida (optional)
• 8-12 curry leaves