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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

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

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

Beetroot Relish

Beetroot Relish

4.2

Prep
30 min
Cook
30 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a large pot, combine the beets, onion, red bell pepper, celery, sugar, and cauliflower. Season with salt, mustard seed, and celery seed, then stir in vinegar. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low.
  2. 2 Simmer, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are tender, about 20 minutes.

By AUSSIE GIRL

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

Sweet and Sour Slaw

Sweet and Sour Slaw

4.6

Prep
20 min
Cook
Total
260 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a jar with lid, combine the sugar, vinegar, water, salt, mustard seed and celery seed. Cover tightly and shake vigorously until sugar is dissolved. Chill dressing for several hours or overnight.
  2. 2 In a large bowl, toss together the cabbage, celery, green peppers, pimento and dressing until evenly coated. Cover and chill until serving.

By Paula

Stewed Tomatoes Spiced with Mustard

Stewed Tomatoes Spiced with Mustard

4.3

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine tomatoes, onion, water, mustard seed, mustard powder, garlic, bay leaf, and black pepper in a large, heavy pot over medium heat; bring to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes. Stir soy sauce through the tomato mixture; continue cooking another 5 minutes. Season with salt. Remove bay leaf to serve.

By Hmazzz

Pickled Grapes

Pickled Grapes

4.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
1485 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Remove stems and discard any grapes that aren't firm and unblemished. Place grapes in a quart-size mason jar and set aside.
  2. 2 Combine vinegar, water, sugar, red onion, mustard seeds, peppercorns, cinnamon stick, bay leaf, star anise, and allspice in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer until onion is softened, about 10 minutes. Remove saucepan from heat and cool for 15 minutes.
  3. 3 Carefully pour cooled liquid over grapes and gently swirl the jar to incorporate spices. Cover the jar and refrigerate 1 day before eating.

By CJ

Dilled Green Beans

Dilled Green Beans

4.3

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
510 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring 2 quarts of water to a boil. Add green beans and boil for 5 minutes or until beans are just tender but still have a crunch. Plunge green beans in cold water to set their color; drain well.
  2. 2 Combine salt, mustard seed, dill weed, chiles, dill seed, and garlic in a large bowl; add cooled beans to the bowl and stir.
  3. 3 Place 2 cups water, vinegar, sugar, and salt into a small saucepan; bring to a boil over medium-low heat. Pour mixture over beans; mix well.
  4. 4 Chill green beans in an airtight container at least overnight or for up to 1 week before eating.

By CHRISTYJ

Spectacular Overnight Slaw Recipe

Spectacular Overnight Slaw Recipe

4.8

Prep
10 min
Cook
5 min
Total
495 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine cabbage, onion, bell peppers, carrots, and olives in a large bowl.
  2. 2 Whisk vinegar, oil, sugar, Dijon mustard, salt, celery seeds, and mustard seeds together in a saucepan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until sugar is dissolved, about 1 minute.
  3. 3 Pour hot vinaigrette over cabbage mixture; toss gently. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 8 hours to overnight.

By bfr610

Peach Barbecue Sauce

Peach Barbecue Sauce

5.0

Prep
30 min
Cook
90 min
Total
635 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place peaches, tomatoes, onion, bell peppers, cherry peppers, jalapeños, garlic, sugar, vinegar, liquid smoke, herb seasoning, mustard seeds, canning salt, black pepper, celery seeds, ginger, and cinnamon in a large stockpot. Bring to a boil. Cook, stirring until peaches and vegetables begin to brown, scraping the bottom of pot frequently to keep from scorching, about 1 hour.
  2. 2 Lower heat and simmer until mixture is softened and slightly reduced, 30 more minutes. Remove from heat.
  3. 3 Purée mixture using a blender until smooth. Strain mixture, about 1 cup at a time, through a fine mesh strainer. Push mixture through strainer with a ladle. Discard fibrous portions of tomato skins remaining in strainer. The sauce should be glossy and thick. Stir in tomato paste, return to blender and purée until smooth.
  4. 4 Sterilize jars and lids in boiling water for at least 5 minutes. Pack barbeque sauce into the hot sterilized jars, filling the jars to within 1/4 inch of the top. Run a knife or a thin spatula around the insides of the jars after they have been filled to remove any air bubbles. Wipe the rims of the jars with a moist paper towel to remove any food residue. Top with lids and screw on rings.
  5. 5 Place a rack in the bottom of a large stockpot and fill halfway with water. Bring to a boil and lower jars into boiling water using a holder. Leave a 2-inch space between the jars. Add more boiling water, if necessary, to bring water level to at least 1 inch above the tops of the jars. Bring to a rolling boil, cover the pot, and process for at least 30 minutes.
  6. 6 Remove the jars from the stockpot and place on a heat-proof surface several inches apart until cool. Press the top of each lid with a finger, ensuring that the seal is tight (lid does not move up or down at all). Store in a cool, dark area.

By Karen Barris Calabro

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

Machhere Jhol (Bengali Fish Curry)

Machhere Jhol (Bengali Fish Curry)

4.6

Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring the tomatoes, cumin, turmeric, salt, and water to a boil in a four quart saucepan; reduce heat to medium and maintain a simmer.
  2. 2 Heat the oil in a skillet over medium-high heat; cook the fish in the oiled skillet until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer the fish to the saucepan.
  3. 3 Heat a separate skillet over medium heat, and toast the mustard seeds, cumin seeds, black cumin seeds, fennel seeds, and fenugreek seeds until fragrant, just a few seconds. Stir the spices into the saucepan. Simmer until the flavors integrate, about 10 minutes more. Serve hot.

By Rina H

Sambar

Sambar

3.5

Prep
30 min
Cook
15 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place yellow split peas in a saucepan with 2 cups water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, and cook until soft, about 15 minutes. In another saucepan, mix together the tamarind pulp stir in 1/2 cup water to make a watery juice. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Add the bell pepper and tomato to the tamarind juice, and continue to boil until the vegetables are soft, and the liquid has reduced to almost half.
  2. 2 Meanwhile, grind the coriander seeds, yellow lentils, coconut and chilies to a paste using a mortar and pestle or food processor. Add this paste to the tamarind sauce, then stir in the yellow lentils until everything is well blended. Bring to a boil once again, then remove from the heat and set aside.
  3. 3 Heat oil in a small skillet over medium heat, and add the mustard seed, cumin seed, and asafoetida powder. Once the mustard seeds start to sputter and the mixture is fragrant, remove from heat and stir into sambar. Serve hot.

By Nagaram

Lemon Lentil Rice

Lemon Lentil Rice

3.3

Prep
10 min
Cook
30 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the mustard seeds, and cook until they pop. Once the seeds have popped like popcorn, add the carrot and green beans. Sautee them for about 2 minutes, just to mingle the flavors.
  2. 2 Pour in the water, and add the rice and lentils. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes, or until rice and lentils are tender. Stir in the lemon juice, and season with salt and chili powder. Let stand covered for 5 or 10 minutes before serving.

By MINIJOSH

Bombay Potatoes

Bombay Potatoes

4.8

Prep
5 min
Cook
15 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place cubed potatoes in a saucepan and cover with water. Cover with a lid and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Once water is boiling, cook until potatoes are just tender, 5 to 10 minutes. Drain well and set aside.
  2. 2 Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add mustard seeds and cumin seeds and heat until they start to pop. Add turmeric, coriander, cayenne pepper, and salt. Cook and stir until spices are fragrant, up to 1 minute, watching carefully so spices do not burn. Add onion and cook until softened, 2 to 3 minutes.
  3. 3 Add drained potatoes to the skillet and increase heat to medium-high. Cook and stir to thoroughly coat the potatoes with the spice mixture. Taste and season with more salt, if desired. Serve immediately.

By Diana Moutsopoulos

Spicy Slow Cooker Potatoes

Spicy Slow Cooker Potatoes

4.3

Prep
25 min
Cook
210 min
Total
235 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Pour olive oil into the bottom of a slow cooker. Layer onion slices over the oil. Add green chile peppers, mustard seeds, cumin seeds, sugar, garlic, salt, and pepper. Layer potatoes on top, seasoning each layer with a sprinkle of salt and red pepper flakes.
  2. 2 Cook on High until potatoes are tender, 3 1/2 to 4 hours. Stir gently before serving.

By Sriyani

Aloo Gobi ki Subzi (Potatoes and Cauliflower)

Aloo Gobi ki Subzi (Potatoes and Cauliflower)

4.0

Prep
20 min
Cook
15 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat oil over a medium-high heat. Toss in the mustard seeds; when they start spluttering, add the asafoetida, followed by the cumin seeds, turmeric powder and the green pepper. Add the chopped tomatoes and ginger; stir and saute for a few minutes.
  2. 2 Add the potato, cauliflower florets, sugar and salt; stir well and cook until the potatoes are cooked and the cauliflower tender yet crunchy. (For a crunchier cauliflower, add it when the potatoes are just getting done but not quite finished cooking).

By Manisha Pandit

Butternut Squash Coconut Curry

Butternut Squash Coconut Curry

4.2

Prep
10 min
Cook
25 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine squash, water, olive oil, salt, mustard seeds, cumin seeds, cayenne pepper, and turmeric in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until squash is tender, 10 to 15 minutes.
  2. 2 Stir coconut milk and beans into the squash mixture; simmer until flavors blend, about 10 minutes. Serve curry with cilantro on top.

By hame0051

Peach Chutney

Peach Chutney

4.7

Prep
30 min
Cook
120 min
Total
150 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine peaches, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, raisins, ginger, onion, garlic, chili powder, mustard seed, and curry powder in a large heavy pot. Wrap pickling spice in a cheesecloth bag and place in the pot.
  2. 2 Bring to a boil and cook over medium heat, uncovered, until mixture reaches your desired consistency. It will take about 1 ½ hours to get a good thick chutney. Stir frequently to prevent scorching on the bottom.
  3. 3 Remove spice bag and ladle chutney into hot sterilized jars. Wipe the rims with a clean moist cloth. Seal with lids and rings, and process in a barely simmering water bath for 10 minutes, or the time recommended by your local extension for your area. The water should cover the jars completely.
  4. 4 Remove the jars from the stockpot and let rest, several inches apart, for 12 to 24 hours. Press the center of each lid with a finger to ensure the lid does not move up or down. Remove the rings for storage and store in a cool, dark area.

By Shana

Indian Broccoli Junka

Indian Broccoli Junka

4.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat 3 tablespoons oil in a skillet over medium heat; add mustard seeds and cook until they crackle, 1 to 2 minutes. Add onion and cumin seeds; cook and stir until onion is translucent, 5 to 10 minutes. Add ginger-garlic paste, chili powder, and turmeric; cook and stir until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes.
  2. 2 Mix broccoli into onion mixture; cook and stir until tender, 8 to 10 minutes. Add water and salt; cook and stir for 1 minute. Stir in gram flour and cook, stirring constantly and adding more flour if needed, until broccoli is coated and doesn't stick to the skillet, 5 to 8 minutes. Drizzle 1 teaspoon oil over junka to serve.

By Harshada Dhande-Sarode

Potato Curry

Potato Curry

4.2

Prep
15 min
Cook
45 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat the ghee in a skillet over medium heat, and mix in the cumin, turmeric, coriander, salt, mustard seed, and cayenne pepper. Place potatoes in the skillet, and stir to evenly coat with the ghee. Cook 10 minutes, stirring often. Pour water into the skillet. Reduce heat to low, and simmer 30 minutes, until potatoes are tender.
  2. 2 Mix the yogurt and peas into the saucepan. Continue cooking until heated through.

By Jen Schaffer

Quick and Easy Indian-Style Okra

Quick and Easy Indian-Style Okra

3.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat oil in a medium skillet over medium heat, and cook mustard seed until it begins to crackle. Mix in asafoetida. Reduce heat to low, and mix in onion, garlic, cumin seed, and turmeric. Cook and stir until onion is tender, about 5 minutes.
  2. 2 Stir tomato and okra into the mixture. Gradually mix in chili powder, amchoor, and salt. Cook and stir about 10 minutes, until okra is tender but firm.

By Manisha Pandit

Indian Sabji Recipe

Indian Sabji Recipe

4.2

Prep
10 min
Cook
50 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat canola oil in a wok over medium heat. Cook and stir cumin and mustard seeds in the hot oil until they begin to dance, 1 to 2 minutes. Add coriander, turmeric, and cayenne pepper; cook about 1 minute.
  2. 2 Stir cabbage, potatoes, ginger-garlic paste, and salt into spice mixture; stir to coat. Pour enough water into wok to steam vegetables; cover and cook, stirring occasionally and adding more water as needed, until potatoes and cabbage are very tender, about 45 minutes. Remove from heat; sprinkle vegetables with cilantro.

By Gin Jadav

Apple and Tomato Chutney

Apple and Tomato Chutney

4.8

Prep
30 min
Cook
210 min
Total
240 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place apples and water in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and cook until apples are tender, stirring occasionally, about 25 minutes. Add more water as necessary to keep apples simmering.
  2. 2 Add tomatoes, onions, vinegar, sugar, raisins, curry, salt, mustard seeds, cayenne, and garlic to the saucepan. Stir until sugar dissolves.
  3. 3 Bring mixture to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer until very thick, stirring occasionally, about 3 hours. Remove and discard mustard seed. Seal chutney in sterile containers.

By cheap chef

Instant Pot Khichdi

Instant Pot Khichdi

4.2

Prep
10 min
Cook
35 min
Total
95 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Rinse rice and mung beans. Cover with water and soak for 15 minutes. Rinse split yellow dal and add to rice and mung beans to soak for 15 minutes more. Drain and set aside.
  2. 2 Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot) and select Sauté function. Add 2 tablespoons ghee. Sauté cumin and mustard seeds in hot ghee until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add shallot and ginger; cook until shallot is tender and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add drained rice and legumes; stir to combine. Turn off Sauté function.
  3. 3 Stir in goda masala, turmeric, pepper, and salt. Add water; stir well. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure and set the timer for 18 minutes according to manufacturer's instructions. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
  4. 4 Allow pressure to release naturally for 15 minutes. Manually release any remaining pressure, 5 to 10 minutes more. Stir khichdi and divide between 6 bowls. Top each with 1 tablespoon remaining ghee.

By Buckwheat Queen

Indian Dahl with Spinach

Indian Dahl with Spinach

4.2

Prep
10 min
Cook
30 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Rinse lentils and soak for 20 minutes.
  2. 2 In a large saucepan, bring water to a boil and stir in salt, lentils, turmeric and chili powder. Cover and return to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes. Stir in the spinach and cook 5 minutes, or until lentils are soft. Add more water if necessary.
  3. 3 In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt butter and saute onions with cumin and mustard seeds, stirring often. Cook until onions are transparent, and then combine with lentils. Stir in garam masala and coconut milk and cook until heated through.

By Gill

Spicy Indian Dahl

Spicy Indian Dahl

4.1

Prep
Cook
Total

Instructions

  1. 1 Cook the lentils by boiling or pressure cooking until lentils are soft. (Pressure cooking is faster.)
  2. 2 In a skillet heat the oil and add mustard seeds. When mustard seeds begin to flutter, add onions, ginger, jalapeno peppers, and garlic. Saute until the onions and garlic are golden brown. Add coriander and cumin. Add chopped tomatoes. Saute the mixture well until tomatoes are well cooked.
  3. 3 Add water. Boil 6 minutes. Add cooked lentils, stirring well. Add salt to taste, stirring well. Add finely chopped cilantro and remove from heat. Serve hot.

By Rachel

Onion Tamarind Chutney

Onion Tamarind Chutney

5.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat 1 teaspoon oil in a skillet and add cumin seeds and coriander seeds. Add red chile peppers and fry for 1 minute. Add onion and saute until soft and translucent, about 3 to 5 minutes. Add garlic and saute until it turns color, about 1 minute. Add tomato and cook until soft, about 3 minutes.
  2. 2 Mix in tamarind paste and turmeric powder and mix well. Cook for 1 minute. Remove from heat and cool completely.
  3. 3 Transfer skillet contents to a blender and season with salt. Add water as needed and blend everything into a smooth paste.
  4. 4 Heat remaining 1 teaspoon oil to a skillet and add mustard seeds and curry leaves. Cook until mixture splutters and pour tempering over chutney. Mix to combine.

By delicia annie James