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Vermicelli Pudding

Vermicelli Pudding

4.5

Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring milk, sugar, and cardamom seeds to a boil in a saucepan; reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 5 minutes. Stir broken vermicelli pasta and raisins into milk mixture and simmer until pasta is tender and the cream sauce has thickened, about 5 more minutes. Remove from heat and let stand until warm, about 15 minutes. If pudding is too thick, stir in a little milk.

By nausheen

Raghavan's Garam Masala

Raghavan's Garam Masala

5.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
2 min
Total
12 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat a small skillet over medium-high heat. Meanwhile, in a small, heatproof bowl, stir together coriander seeds, cumin seeds, peppercorns, cloves, cardamom seeds, bay leaves, dried chiles de arbol, and cinnamon pieces. Sprinkle spices into hot skillet and toast, shaking every few seconds, until coriander and cumin are reddish brown, cinnamon and bay leaves appear brittle and crinkly, chiles are blackened in spots, other spices are slightly ashy black, and the whole thing is highly fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer immediately to bowl.
  2. 2 When cooled completely, crumble chiles and grind everything in a spice grinder (or a coffee grinder or high-powered blender) to the consistency of finely ground black pepper. Store in a sealed container in a cool, dark place up to 3 months.

By Raghavan Iyer

Garam Masala Spice Blend

Garam Masala Spice Blend

4.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
2 min
Total
17 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine the coriander seeds, cumin seeds, cardamom seeds, peppercorns, fennel seeds, mustard seeds, cloves, and red chile peppers in a small skillet over medium-low heat. Toast until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
  2. 2 Grind the toasted spices in a clean coffee grinder or spice mill to a fine powder. Spoon in the turmeric, and process to combine. Use immediately, or store in a sealed jar for up to 1 month.

By Michelle

Fereni Starch Pudding

Fereni Starch Pudding

3.9

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Dissolve cornstarch in 1 cup milk in a small bowl; set aside.
  2. 2 Combine remaining 1 cup milk, ground almonds, and cardamom seeds in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium; whisk in cornstarch mixture until well blended. Stir in sugar and rosewater until incorporated. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly, and boil for about 3 minutes.
  3. 3 Remove cardamom seeds; divide pudding among serving dishes. Garnish with slivered almonds. Serve warm or cold.

By Zahra

Sri Lankan Watalappam (Easy Method)

Sri Lankan Watalappam (Easy Method)

Prep
15 min
Cook
65 min
Total
95 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Use your hands to break jaggery into pieces and place into a medium saucepan. Combine lukewarm water and coconut in a small bowl; add to the saucepan. Heat over medium heat and stir until jaggery is completely dissolved. Remove from heat and allow mixture to cool, about 15 minutes.
  2. 2 Beat eggs in a large bowl with an electric mixer until light and creamy. Add vanilla and cardamom seeds. Combine egg mixture with cooled jaggery mixture; mix until well combined. Transfer mixture into a steamer pot or steaming bowl.
  3. 3 Steam until custard has cooked through, about 45 minutes. Use a knife to check the middle area has cooked through. If it's still raw, cook for 15 more minutes. Allow watalappam to cool before refrigerating.
  4. 4 Serve chilled watalappam sprinkled with cashews.

By astroanu

Railroad-Style Chai

Railroad-Style Chai

4.0

Prep
5 min
Cook
5 min
Total
10 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring water to a boil in a saucepan; add fennel, cloves, and cardamom. Continue boiling water for 3 minutes.
  2. 2 Stir milk into the water and return mixture to a low boil; add tea bags, reduce heat to low, and boil until the tea has a strong, but not bitter flavor, 2 to 3 minutes.
  3. 3 Strain tea into 4 tea mugs; sweeten with sugar to individual tastes.

By KitchenBarbarian

Adeni Tea

Adeni Tea

5.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Cut tea bags open and empty into a small bowl; discard tea bags.
  2. 2 Bring water to a boil in a saucepan; add loose tea. Boil tea until water becomes dark red, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir sugar into tea.
  3. 3 Grind cardamom seeds in an electric grinder or using a mortar and pestle. Stir ground cardamom, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger into tea; boil until flavors are infused, about 10 minutes.
  4. 4 Stir milk into tea and bring back to a boil for about 2 minutes. Pour tea through a sieve to separate out solids. Serve hot.

By Abdulkader Babader

Tropical Grilled Pork Chops

Tropical Grilled Pork Chops

4.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
45 min
Total
120 min

Instructions

  1. 1 With a mortar and pestle, mash together the garlic, chili powder, cayenne, and cardamom seeds. Mix in enough water to form a paste.
  2. 2 Heat the oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in spice paste, and cook until it begins to bubble, about 30 seconds. Stir in vinegar; cook without boiling for 2 minutes. Stir in sugar until it dissolves. Mix in mango, salt, cilantro, lemon juice, and jalapeno; simmer 20 minutes. Stir in applesauce and pineapple; simmer 10 minutes more. Season with white pepper. Place in a bowl, cover, and refrigerate until ready to use.
  3. 3 To prepare marinade, mix 2/3 cup of the salsa with soy sauce and 1/3 cup vinegar. Place pork chops in a large resealable plastic bag, and pour marinade over chops. Seal tightly, and place in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
  4. 4 Prepare grill for medium-high heat. Drain marinade from bag, and heat in a saucepan until boiling.
  5. 5 Lightly oil grill grate. Place pork chops on the hot grill. Cook 10 minutes, or to desired doneness, turning once and basting occasionally with the boiled marinade.
  6. 6 Warm remaining salsa over medium-low heat. Serve pork chops topped with the salsa.

By EVE11

Stovetop Saffron Rice

Stovetop Saffron Rice

4.5

Prep
10 min
Cook
50 min
Total
90 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Cover rice with cold water and set aside to soak for 30 minutes.
  2. 2 Meanwhile, soak saffron threads in 2 tablespoons hot water in a small bowl.
  3. 3 Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat; add cinnamon sticks, cardamom, and cloves. Fry in hot butter for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add onion and sauté, stirring occasionally, until golden brown. Drain rice and add to onion mixture. Reduce heat to low and cook for 5 minutes, stirring constantly.
  4. 4 Pour in boiling broth; stir in salt and saffron mixture. Cover and cook until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed, about 40 minutes.

By Kimber

Swedish Glogg

Swedish Glogg

4.9

Prep
5 min
Cook
15 min
Total
500 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring water to a boil in a pot with cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, and orange zest; stir in sugar until dissolved. Remove from heat and allow to steep 8 hours to overnight.
  2. 2 Place raisins and almonds into a large saucepan. Strain sugar water into raisins, then pour in Muscatel, port, and brandy. Place over medium-high heat and cook until hot but not simmering.
  3. 3 Serve warm in a mug with some fruit and almonds in each cup.

By Gwynne

Lithuanian Krupnikas

Lithuanian Krupnikas

4.8

Prep
15 min
Cook
45 min
Total
20220 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Crack cardamom seeds and nutmeg with a heavy skillet on a cutting board. Toss them into a saucepan; add caraway seed, cloves, allspice berries, cinnamon sticks, peppercorns, saffron, ginger, turmeric, orange zest and lemon zest. Pour in water and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer until liquid is reduced by half. Strain out spices and set liquid aside.
  2. 2 Pour honey into a large pot and bring to a boil over medium heat. Skim off any foam from the top. Stir in strained liquid and vanilla. Remove from heat and place far from the stove to avoid flare-ups when adding grain alcohol. Slowly stir in grain alcohol. Place the pot back onto the burner over low heat and cover. Heat through, being careful not to boil or even simmer. Remove from heat and let stand overnight with the lid on.
  3. 3 The following day, pour liquid into sterile bottles, seal, and allow to settle for 2 weeks. The longer you let it sit, the clearer it will become and the better it tastes. Serve warm.

By JOENAUJOKAS

Kokub's Mango Chutney from Pakistan

Kokub's Mango Chutney from Pakistan

4.8

Prep
25 min
Cook
35 min
Total
540 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place mangoes in a large pot. Crush garlic and ginger using a mortar and pestle until a smooth paste forms; stir into mangoes. Stir in sugar; season with salt, cumin seeds, pepper flakes, cloves, cardamom seeds and pods, and cinnamon stick. Stir to blend, cover pot, and let sit at room temperature 8 hours to overnight.
  2. 2 The next day, cook chutney over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until it begins to thicken, about 30 minutes. Stir in vinegar and peppercorns; cook 1 minute more. Cool before using.

By Adrienne Belaire

Indian Rice (Pulao)

Indian Rice (Pulao)

4.2

Prep
30 min
Cook
40 min
Total
70 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place saffron threads into boiling water, set aside to steep.
  2. 2 Melt the vegetable shortening in a large pot over medium-high heat. Stir in the onions, and cook until golden, about 5 minutes. Season with cinnamon sticks, cloves, ginger, cumin, garlic powder, and cardamom seeds. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes to release the flavor, stirring constantly.
  3. 3 Pour in the rice and cook for 10 minutes, stirring constantly. Add the yogurt, saffron water, and salt. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low. Cover pot with a cloth folded into 4 layers. Place a lid over the cloth and cook until the rice is done, about 20 minutes. Remove the cinnamon sticks, cloves, and cardamom seeds before serving.

By Sigrid

Chicken Korma

Chicken Korma

4.4

Prep
20 min
Cook
25 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add cinnamon sticks, cloves, and cardamom seeds; cook and stir in hot oil for 1 or 2 minutes. Stir in onion and garlic and cook until soft.
  2. 2 Add chicken; cook and stir until golden brown, 5 to 7 minutes.
  3. 3 Season with salt, red pepper flakes, coriander, and cumin. Stir in tomato sauce and water; simmer over medium-low heat for 10 minutes.
  4. 4 Stir in buttermilk until well combined and heated through, about 5 to 8 minutes; stir in cilantro and serve.

By NAJWA

Chickpea Curry with Carrots

Chickpea Curry with Carrots

3.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
35 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place sun-dried tomatoes in a bowl and cover with boiling water. Let soak until softened, about 10 minutes. Drain.
  2. 2 Crush mustard seeds and cardamom seeds using a mortar and pestle. Heat ghee in a skillet over medium heat; add crushed spices, onion, ginger, garlic, garam masala, turmeric, cinnamon, and cloves. Fry until mixture is light brown in color, 3 to 5 minutes. Add drained sun-dried tomatoes, chickpeas, carrots, and chile pepper; cook until softened as desired, about 30 minutes.
  3. 3 Stir in yogurt. Add broth to thin curry if necessary.

By Tony

Authentic Bangladeshi Beef Curry

Authentic Bangladeshi Beef Curry

4.2

Prep
30 min
Cook
105 min
Total
135 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low and continue cooking and stirring until the onion is very tender and dark brown, 15 to 20 minutes more.
  2. 2 Stir in the garlic, green chiles, ginger paste, cardamom seeds, cloves, and cinnamon sticks. Cook and stir until the garlic begins to brown, 3 to 5 more minutes.
  3. 3 Mix cumin, coriander, turmeric, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, and water into the onion mixture. Simmer until most of the water has evaporated and the mixture has thickened.
  4. 4 Stir in beef chuck pieces until coated with spice mixture; simmer over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until the beef is cooked through and tender, about 1 to 1 1/2 hours.

By Maisha Dewan

Prawn Malai Curry

Prawn Malai Curry

4.5

Prep
20 min
Cook
20 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 To prepare fresh garam masala, in a coffee grinder, grind cardamom seeds, 3 whole cloves, and 3 cinnamon sticks to a fine powder. Set aside.
  2. 2 Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add 4 whole cloves, 4 cardamom pods, and 2 sticks of cinnamon and fry for a few seconds (take care as cloves tend to pop out of the pan). Stir in grated onion and reduce the heat to medium-low. Cook and stir until liquid dries and onion no longer smells raw, about 5 minutes. Add ginger paste and garlic paste and cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
  3. 3 Stir in turmeric and cayenne pepper. Add chopped tomatoes and cook until tomatoes are soft, about 5 minutes. Pour in water, cover the pan, and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
  4. 4 Pour in coconut milk and stir well. When mixture is just below boiling, stir in prawns. Sprinkle mixture with almost all of the fresh garam masala powder, reserving a pinch to use as a garnish. Gently stir to combine. Do not cover the pan at this stage, as coconut milk will curdle.
  5. 5 As soon as prawns are pink and cooked through, 3 to 5 minutes, add ghee. Remove the pan from the heat. Sprinkle reserved garam masala over the dish and serve.

By Niloufer

Spicy Tomato Chicken (Ayam Masak Merah)

Spicy Tomato Chicken (Ayam Masak Merah)

4.6

Prep
20 min
Cook
35 min
Total
55 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Rub the chicken with turmeric powder and salt. Set aside. Soak the dried red chile peppers in hot water until softened. Blend the softened dried chile, fresh red chile pepper, garlic, onion, and ginger in a blender to a paste.
  2. 2 Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the chicken in the hot oil until golden on all sides. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside. Remove excess oil from the skillet, leaving about 1 tablespoon. Cook and stir the chile paste with the cinnamon, star anise, cloves and cardamom seeds until fragrant. Return the chicken to the skillet. Stir in the water, adding more if needed. Toss in the tomatoes and stir in the ketchup and sugar. Bring to a boil then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until no the chicken longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, about 15 minutes. Serve hot.

By phoenixfyre

Afghani Kabli Pulao

Afghani Kabli Pulao

4.8

Prep
25 min
Cook
42 min
Total
99 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Make the broth: Place halved onion, garlic head, cinnamon stick, cardamom pods, pepper, cumin seed, salt, sugar, paprika, coriander seeds, and cloves into a pressure cooker. Pour in water to cover.
  2. 2 Close the cooker securely and place the pressure regulator over the vent according to manufacturer's instructions. Set to high and heat until steam escapes in a steady flow and makes a whistling sound, about 5 minutes. Reduce to medium and cook for 20 minutes. Let the pressure release naturally, about 10 minutes. Unlock the lid and remove.
  3. 3 When the broth is almost finished, start the rice: Soak rice in cool water for 5 minutes, then rinse until water runs clear.
  4. 4 Strain cooled broth into a bowl. Clean out the pressure cooker, then place over medium heat and add oil.
  5. 5 Add onion and garlic to the cooker; cook and stir until softened and browned, 7 to 10 minutes. Stir in carrots and cook until soft, about 3 minutes more. Add strained rice, raisins, almonds, cumin seed, pepper, cardamom powder, and clove. Stir to combine, then pour in enough broth to cover.
  6. 6 Close the cooker securely and seal the vent; set to high and heat until the first whistle, 5 to 7 minutes. Reduce to medium and cook for 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and let rest for 7 minutes, then let pressure release naturally, about 10 minutes. Immediately transfer cooked rice to a serving dish to prevent overcooking.

By chanty475