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Savory Coconut Rice

Savory Coconut Rice

4.5

Prep
10 min
Cook
22 min
Total
37 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place rice in a heavy-bottomed saucepan. Add grated ginger, kosher salt, red chili flakes, and turmeric. Pour in water and coconut milk. Whisk until mixture is well combined (do not stir again).
  2. 2 Place pan over medium-high heat and bring to a simmer. When mixture starts to bubble and reaches a low simmer, place bay leaf on the surface, cover tightly, and reduce heat to low. Cook for 18 minutes without taking off the lid. Remove pan from heat and let sit 5 minutes, covered. Fluff rice with a fork.

By John Mitzewich

Nitya's Cauliflower

Nitya's Cauliflower

4.1

Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat oil in a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat. Saute mustard seeds in hot oil until popping and toasted, 10 to 15 seconds.
  2. 2 Stir cauliflower, potato, salt, and turmeric into oil until coated completely; cover the skillet with a lid, reduce heat to medium, and cook, stirring every few minutes, until cauliflower and potato are tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Season with sugar and cayenne pepper and cook until flavors develop, about 2 minutes more.

By Ursula Voges

Cindy's Yellow Rice

Cindy's Yellow Rice

4.4

Prep
10 min
Cook
25 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Bring water to a boil in a saucepan. Add rice, onion, olive oil, turmeric, garlic powder, black pepper, and salt. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer until water is absorbed and rice is tender, about 20 minutes.
  3. 3 Fluff rice with a fork before serving.

By cindy_richelle

Microwave Bread-and-Butter Pickles

Microwave Bread-and-Butter Pickles

4.9

Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Total
85 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Stir sugar and vinegar together in a large microwave-safe bowl until sugar dissolved; stir in salt, mustard seeds, celery seeds, and turmeric. Stir in cucumbers and onion.
  2. 2 Microwave on high, stirring twice, until cucumbers are tender and onion is translucent, 7 to 8 minutes. Chill before serving.

By Lisa S

Curry Mashed Potatoes

Curry Mashed Potatoes

4.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place potatoes in a large pot and cover with salted water. Bring to a boil at medium-high heat; cook until tender, about 10 minutes. Drain; return potatoes to the pot.
  2. 2 Add milk, butter, curry powder, salt, turmeric, garlic powder, onion powder, coriander, and cayenne pepper to the pot.
  3. 3 Mash potatoes with a potato masher until smooth and seasonings are evenly distributed.

By Chef Mo

Tomato Freekeh

Tomato Freekeh

3.8

Prep
10 min
Cook
60 min
Total
85 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Rinse and drain freekeh. Place freekeh in a bowl with enough water to cover; soak for 10 minutes. Drain.
  2. 2 Stir vegetable broth, water, and olive oil together in a large pot; bring to a boil. Stir freekeh, tomato paste, paprika, cumin, turmeric, salt, and black pepper into vegetable broth mixture; bring mixture to a boil.
  3. 3 Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer freekeh mixture, stirring occasionally, until most of the liquid is absorbed, about 1 hour. Remove freekeh from heat and let rest for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.

By Nesreen

Turnip with Coconut

Turnip with Coconut

4.2

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat the oil in a skillet over high heat; cook the mustard seeds in the hot oil until the seeds no longer are crackling. Stir the asafoetida powder into the mustard seeds; add the turnips, turnip leaves, and onion to the skillet. Season the mixture with the paprika, turmeric, and salt. Pour the water over the mixture, place a cover on the skillet, reduce heat to medium, and cook until the turnip is cooked yet remains crunchy, 5 to 7 minutes. Return heat to high to cook off any excess water. Mix the coconut into the mixture just before serving.

By rubiabecka

Sweet Zucchini Relish

Sweet Zucchini Relish

4.8

Prep
50 min
Cook
70 min
Total
720 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather the ingredients.
  2. 2 Place zucchini and onion in a large, non-metallic bowl; sprinkle salt on top. Use your hands to evenly mix salt with zucchini. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
  3. 3 Drain zucchini in a colander and rinse well with cool water. Squeeze out excess water; set zucchini aside.
  4. 4 Place sugar, vinegar, red and green bell pepper, and cornstarch into a large pot. Add celery seed, nutmeg, turmeric, and black pepper. Stir to combine, then add drained zucchini. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat; reduce heat to medium-low and simmer 30 minutes.
  5. 5 Meanwhile, sterilize seven 1-pint jars and lids. Pack relish into sterilized jars, filling to within 1/4 inch of the top. Screw on the lids.
  6. 6 Place a rack in the bottom of a large stockpot and fill halfway with boiling water. Carefully lower jars into the pot using a holder. Leave a 2-inch space between jars. Pour in more boiling water if necessary, until the tops of jars are covered by 2 inches of water. Bring water to a full boil, then cover and process for 30 minutes.
  7. 7 Remove jars from the pot and place on a cloth-covered or wood surface, several inches apart, until cool. Once cool, press the top of each lid with a finger, ensuring that seal is tight (lid does not move up or down at all).

By Gail

Pool Hall Coleslaw

Pool Hall Coleslaw

4.6

Prep
15 min
Cook
25 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a large stock pot, combine vinegar, mustard, white sugar, and brown sugar. Season with turmeric, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Stir to dissolve sugar and bring to a boil.
  2. 2 Add cabbage, carrots, peppers, and onions. Return to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 20 to 25 minutes, frequently stirring.

By Russ Alexander

Cholay (Curried Chickpeas)

Cholay (Curried Chickpeas)

4.0

Prep
20 min
Cook
25 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place 2 cups water, tea bag, and bay leaf into a pot and bring water to a boil. Reserving about 1/2 cup garbanzo beans, stir beans into boiling water. When beans are heated through, discard tea bag and bay leaf. Remove from heat. Drain beans, reserving water, and set aside.
  2. 2 Heat 2 teaspoons oil in a skillet over medium heat and sauté sliced onion until tender. Remove from heat, cool, and mix in reserved garbanzo beans, 1 tomato, and 1/2 the cilantro leaves. Set aside.
  3. 3 Heat remaining oil in a skillet over medium heat. Blend in coriander, cumin seeds, ginger, and garlic. Cook and stir for 15 to 20 seconds, until lightly browned. Mix in turmeric. Stir chopped onion into the skillet and cook until tender. Mix in remaining tomatoes. Season with salt, cayenne pepper, and garam masala. Bring tomato liquid to a boil and cook about 5 minutes. Stir in boiled garbanzo beans, sliced onion mixture, and enough of the reserved water to attain a thick, gravy-like consistency. Continue to cook and stir 5 minutes. Garnish with remaining cilantro leaves to serve.

By SHAMMI EDWARDS

Tomato Bhath (Tomato Rice)

Tomato Bhath (Tomato Rice)

4.3

Prep
15 min
Cook
25 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Make the masala podi by heating 1 tablespoon oil in a skillet over medium heat; fry the chana dal, urad dal, dried chile peppers, coriander seeds, and cumin seeds in the hot oil until fragrant and beginning to brown, about 5 minutes. Grind the mixture with the coconut into a fine powder using a mortar and pestle.
  2. 2 Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large skillet. Fry the peanuts and mustard seeds in the hot oil until the peanuts begin to brown, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the onions, green chile peppers, curry leaves, and asafoetida powder to the peanut mixture; cook and stir until the onions are browned, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir the tomatoes, turmeric, sugar, and salt into the mixture; continue cooking until the tomatoes are soft, about 10 minutes more. Season with the masala podi. Crumble the rice into the skillet, using the back of a spoon to separate the individual grains. Cook and stir until the rice is mixed into the dish and hot, 5 to 7 minutes. Garnish with the cilantro to serve.

By SUSMITA

Saffron Golden Milk

Saffron Golden Milk

Prep
5 min
Cook
5 min
Total
10 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Pour 1/3 cup milk into a saucepan. Heat over medium-low heat until hot but not boiling, about 1 minute. Add turmeric, ginger, black pepper, cardamom, and saffron; stir until combined. Pour remaining milk into the saucepan and cook over medium heat until flavors blend, 3 to 5 minutes more.

By Zaran Saffron

Turmeric Coffee Latte

Turmeric Coffee Latte

4.8

Prep
5 min
Cook
5 min
Total
10 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine coconut milk, vanilla extract, stevia sweetener, turmeric, ginger, and cinnamon in a saucepan. Heat over medium heat until warm, about 5 minutes.
  2. 2 Remove the saucepan from heat. Blend until frothy using an immersion blender.
  3. 3 Pour espresso into a serving mug. Top off with frothed milk mixture.

By Yoly

Vegan Green Lentil Curry

Vegan Green Lentil Curry

5.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
25 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook onion, bell pepper, and garlic until soft, about 5 minutes. Stir in garam masala, curry powder, cumin, and turmeric; cook until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. Add tomatoes, bring to a simmer, and cook for 5 minutes. Add lentils and stir well. Simmer for 10 minutes, but do not bring to a boil.

By missjazzcullen

Fried Jackfruit with Chocolate Sauce

Fried Jackfruit with Chocolate Sauce

4.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Mix water, flour, 1 teaspoon sugar, turmeric, and salt together in a bowl into a thick batter.
  2. 2 Heat oil in a large saucepan or fryer. Dip jackfruit into the batter and deep-fry until golden brown, 2 to 4 minutes.
  3. 3 Bring milk to a boil in a small pot; boil for 2 minutes. Add chocolate; stir until melted and smooth. Add 1 tablespoon sugar; stir until dissolved, about 1 minute. Simmer chocolate sauce over low heat, about 5 minutes.
  4. 4 Place fried jackfruit on a serving plate. Pour chocolate sauce on top.

By Shuk22

Thai-Inspired Vegetable Soup

Thai-Inspired Vegetable Soup

3.3

Prep
15 min
Cook
35 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Melt butter in a large pot over medium-low heat; add tomatoes, zucchini, onion, red bell pepper, garlic, cilantro, basil, lime juice, and salt. Cover and cook until vegetables are slightly tender, about 25 minutes. Transfer vegetable mixture to a blender or food processor; blend until smooth.
  2. 2 Place milk, coconut butter, curry powder, turmeric, ginger, cumin, and bay leaf in the same large pot; cook and stir over medium-low heat until coconut butter is completely melted, 5 to 10 minutes. Add pureed vegetables to the milk mixture; cook until heated through, about 5 minutes. Garnish each serving with about 1 tablespoon heavy cream.

By HannahRose

Chef John's Spicy Shrimp Cakes

Chef John's Spicy Shrimp Cakes

4.8

Prep
20 min
Cook
20 min
Total
100 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine shrimp, cilantro, garlic, chili paste, brown sugar, salt, fish sauce, turmeric, and cayenne pepper in the bowl of a food processor; pulse until mixture begins to break down. Scrape down sides of the bowl. Continue processing until mixture is very smooth but not puréed and moves around the bowl as a mass; transfer to a mixing bowl. Cover with plastic wrap; press wrap against surface of shrimp mixture. Refrigerate until chilled, 1 to 2 hours.
  2. 2 Place panko on a plate. Scoop out 8 equal-sized portions of shrimp mixture; roll in panko to coat. Shape into thin patties.
  3. 3 Heat oil in skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp cakes, in batches; cook until golden brown and cakes spring back to the touch, about 2 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels. Repeat with remaining cakes.

By John Mitzewich

Massaman Curry Short Ribs

Massaman Curry Short Ribs

3.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
45 min
Total
70 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot) and select Sauté function. Heat Pot for 2 minutes; add vegetable oil. Add ribs, 3 to 4 at a time; sear until nicely browned, about 2 minutes per side. Repeat with remaining ribs. Transfer ribs to a plate; set aside.
  2. 2 Stir curry paste, ginger, and garlic into hot Pot, scraping the browned bits of food off the bottom of the Pot with a wooden spoon for about 2 minutes. Pour in coconut milk; stir in turmeric, curry powder, cumin, red chile powder, and garlic salt.
  3. 3 Carefully place ribs back into Pot; stir in a folding motion until ribs are covered in curry sauce.
  4. 4 Close and lock the lid. Select Meat/Stew function according to manufacturer's instructions; set the timer for 25 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
  5. 5 Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, 10 to 40 minutes.

By Brittaney Bunjong

Vegetable Curry

Vegetable Curry

4.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
25 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat the butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and carrots; cook and stir until tender. Season with curry powder, turmeric, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.
  2. 2 Add the cauliflower and potatoes to the pan, and stir to coat with spices. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender. Stir occasionally.

By MRICHAR4

Roasted Bok Choy

Roasted Bok Choy

4.1

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. 2 Mix bok choy, liquid amino acid, olive oil, ginger, garlic, turmeric, curry powder, fines herbs, basil, red pepper flakes together in a large bowl; season with black pepper. Place coated bok choy on the prepared baking sheet; pour remaining liquid over bok choy.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until thickest ends of bok choy are tender, 6 to 10 minutes.

By Percy Lee Owen

Special Beef Rendang Curry

Special Beef Rendang Curry

3.7

Prep
30 min
Cook
75 min
Total
105 min

Instructions

  1. 1 This first step is to soften the beef. Place the beef in a medium saucepan, and add enough water to cover the meat. Cover, and simmer over low heat for at least an hour. Remove the beef from water, and set aside.
  2. 2 Heat the oil in a wok over medium-high heat. Add in the garlic and dried shrimp, and stir fry for a few seconds before stirring in the lemon grass and onions. Reduce heat to medium, and stir in coconut milk, red curry paste, turmeric, and chile pepper. Mix in the beef, and cover the wok. Simmer for 10 minutes over medium heat.
  3. 3 Stir in the cilantro just before serving. Save some cilantro for garnishing on top if you like.

By THANISLIM

Spicy Thai Basil Chicken

Spicy Thai Basil Chicken

4.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Saute chicken, onion, and garlic in the hot oil until chicken is no longer pink, about 6 minutes.
  2. 2 Combine coconut milk, sugar, diced jalapenos, rice vinegar, salt, and turmeric in a bowl.
  3. 3 Reduce heat to medium and pour coconut mixture into the pan with the chicken. Bring to a simmer, reduce heat to low, and cook until chicken is cooked through and sauce has thickened, about 6 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in basil.

By Chef Mo

Green Bean Curry

Green Bean Curry

4.8

Prep
20 min
Cook
25 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Cook and stir onion, curry leaves, serrano peppers, and garlic in hot oil until onion is golden brown. Stir in curry powder, fenugreek seeds, turmeric, and salt; cook for 3 minutes more.
  2. 2 Stir in green beans until evenly coated. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook until beans are tender-crisp. Pour in coconut milk and simmer for at least 5 minutes more. Remove from heat and stir in lime juice just before serving.

By AlliePeacock

South Asian-Style Ground Beef (Keema)

South Asian-Style Ground Beef (Keema)

4.6

Prep
15 min
Cook
30 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Melt butter in a large wok or skillet over high heat; saute onions and garlic until onions are almost transparent, about 5 minutes.
  2. 2 Combine curry powder, salt, turmeric, cayenne pepper, black pepper, ginger, and cinnamon in a bowl.
  3. 3 Stir ground beef into onion mixture and cook, breaking beef into small crumbles, until beef is cooked through and browned, 5 to 7 minutes. Add curry mixture to ground beef mixture and stir well.
  4. 4 Mix potatoes and tomatoes into ground beef mixture, reduce heat to medium, cover wok, and cook until potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes.

By farabi

Tofu Satay with Peanut Sauce

Tofu Satay with Peanut Sauce

4.5

Prep
20 min
Cook
10 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Mix coconut milk, kecap manis, curry paste, turmeric powder, ginger, and vegan fish sauce together in a gallon-sized resealable bag. Seal and shake to mix.
  2. 2 Cut tofu into 2-inch pieces and place in the bag. Seal and shake to coat. Allow to marinate for at least 30 minutes. Soak bamboo skewers in water for 30 minutes.
  3. 3 Combine peanut butter, coconut milk, chili-garlic sauce, kecap manis, lime juice, and ginger in a bowl. Whisk until sauce is smooth. Set aside.
  4. 4 Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
  5. 5 Remove the tofu pieces and tap to remove any excess marinade. Skewer an equal number of tofu pieces onto each skewer.
  6. 6 Grill the skewers on each side until browned, basting the skewers with the marinade as they cook, 10 to 15 minutes total.
  7. 7 Drizzle the peanut sauce over the skewers and serve with extra sauce and lime wedges on the side.

By Buckwheat Queen

Thai Red Curry Tofu Soup

Thai Red Curry Tofu Soup

3.8

Prep
30 min
Cook
30 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring coconut milk, broth, galangal, lemon grass, and lime leaves to a simmer in a large pot over medium heat. Simmer for 15 minutes, but do not allow broth to come to a full boil.
  2. 2 Strain the broth and discard the solids. Whisk in red curry paste, then add tofu, shiitake mushrooms, button mushrooms, lime juice, brown sugar, and turmeric to the soup. Continue simmering until mushrooms have softened, about 10 minutes.
  3. 3 Meanwhile, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add rice stick noodles, and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until tender; drain. Place drained noodles into individual bowls, then ladle soup over the noodles. Garnish with crushed red pepper flakes.

By rayfab

Singapore Satay

Singapore Satay

4.1

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
510 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a large nonreactive bowl, stir together the onion, garlic, lemon grass, soy sauce, peanut oil, turmeric, brown sugar, cumin, ginger, salt, and pepper. Reserve about 2 tablespoons of marinade in a small bowl, and refrigerate until cooking time. Mix the chicken breasts into the remaining marinade, stir to coat well, and marinate in refrigerator overnight.
  2. 2 About 30 minutes before serving, soak the skewers in water. Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat, and lightly oil the grate.
  3. 3 Remove the chicken breasts from the bowl, and discard the used marinade. Cut each chicken breast on the diagonal into 6 long strips, and thread a chicken strip onto one of the soaked skewers. Grill the skewers, turning frequently and basting with the reserved marinade, until the chicken is cooked through with brown, crispy edges, 5 to 8 minutes per skewer.

By Bob MacDonald

Myanmar Chicken and Jackfruit Curry

Myanmar Chicken and Jackfruit Curry

4.5

Prep
20 min
Cook
43 min
Total
93 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Mix chicken, garlic, ginger, turmeric, and salt together in a large bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator to marinate, about 30 minutes.
  2. 2 Heat vegetable oil in a wok or large pot over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook and stir until browned, 2 to 3 minutes. Add tomato, shrimp paste, tamarind paste, and chile powder; mix until flavors combine, about 1 minute. Stir in chicken with marinade. Cook until chicken is browned on both sides, about 5 minutes.
  3. 3 Stir chicken stock and sugar into the wok. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Add jackfruit; simmer until tender, about 15 minutes. Stir in curry powder. Continue simmering until the internal temperature of the chicken registers 165 degrees F (74 degrees C) on an instant-read thermometer, about 5 minutes more.

By Brittney Tun

Dutch East Chicken Wings and Rice

Dutch East Chicken Wings and Rice

4.2

Prep
10 min
Cook
120 min
Total
130 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  2. 2 Pour tomato sauce and soup into a large roasting pan. Stir in cloves, garlic, bay leaves, cayenne, and salt and pepper. Take the tip of each chicken wing and bend it back, securing it under the joint where thigh and drummette are joined. Place wings in pan, and spoon sauce over chicken.
  3. 3 Cover pan, and bake in a preheated oven for 30 minutes. Reduce heat to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C), and bake until sauce is thick, about 1 1/2 hours.
  4. 4 To prepare rice, combine rice, water, cloves, salt, turmeric, almonds, and raisins in a large saucepan over high heat. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer until rice is cooked, about 10 minutes.

By PIZZA2471

Pressure Cooker Goat Curry

Pressure Cooker Goat Curry

4.7

Prep
30 min
Cook
65 min
Total
95 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat 2 tablespoons oil in an electric pressure cooker on the "Sear" setting. Add onions; cook and stir until golden brown, 10 to 15 minutes.
  2. 2 Transfer onions to a food processor; grind into a paste. Remove to a bowl.
  3. 3 Combine tomatoes, garlic paste, and ginger paste in the food processor; process until smooth.
  4. 4 Heat remaining 2 tablespoons oil in the pressure cooker using the "Sear" setting. Add onion paste; cook, stirring constantly, until browned, about 2 minutes. Stir in the tomato mixture. Add goat meat, water, potato, carrot, garam masala, coriander, cumin, turmeric, salt, and red chile pepper.
  5. 5 Close pressure cooker and seal according to manufacturer's instructions. Set the timer for 50 minutes at high pressure. Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions.

By jmerar