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Nitya's Cauliflower
Side Dish Indian

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
Side Dish Caribbean

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
Side Dish American

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

Savory Coconut Rice
Side Dish Asian

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

Curry Mashed Potatoes
Side Dish American

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
Side Dish Middle Eastern

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
Side Dish Indian

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
Side Dish American

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
Side Dish American

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)
Side Dish Indian

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)
Side Dish Indian

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

Healing Pumpkin Seeds
Appetizer

Healing Pumpkin Seeds

4.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. 2 Mix coconut oil, turmeric, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and ginger together in a small bowl.
  3. 3 Place pumpkin seeds in a bowl; drizzle coconut oil mixture on top. Stir well to coat all seeds with the mixture. Spread evenly on the parchment paper; drizzle any remaining oil on top.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until lightly golden, about 15 minutes. Turn off oven. Stir seeds to flip over. Leave seeds inside the oven as it cools.

By Buckwheat Queen

Vegan Butternut Curry
Dinner

Vegan Butternut Curry

Prep
10 min
Cook
30 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Add butternut squash and cook gently until squash begins to soften, about 20 minutes. Drain off excess oil. Add cumin, coriander, and turmeric and stir to coat thoroughly. Pour in coconut milk and cook until butternut squash is completely soft, but still holding shape, about 10 minutes.

By thetofuqueen

Yellow Chicken
Dinner

Yellow Chicken

3.8

Prep
15 min
Cook
60 min
Total
75 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 In a bowl, mix the olive oil, Worcestershire sauce, turmeric, mustard, and garlic.
  3. 3 Arrange the chicken breast halves in a medium baking dish, and top each with 2 halves bacon. Brush with the glaze.
  4. 4 Cover, and bake 45 minutes in the preheated oven. Remove cover, and continue baking 15 minutes, or until chicken juices run clear.

By REVOOH

Mustard Pickled Eggs
Appetizer

Mustard Pickled Eggs

4.1

Prep
5 min
Cook
20 min
Total
4345 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place the hard-cooked eggs into a 1 quart jar. In a saucepan, stir together the mustard, cornstarch, sugar, turmeric, and salt. Pour in just enough of the cider vinegar to make a paste, then gradually stir in the rest. Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring frequently. Pour into the jars with the eggs. Put the lid on the jar, and refrigerate for a few days before eating for best flavor.

By J. Murphy

Mexican Thai Fusion Chicken
Dinner

Mexican Thai Fusion Chicken

4.5

Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
75 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine ancho chile, soy sauce, brown sugar, lemon grass, ground turmeric, and ground allspice together in a large resealable bag; add chicken and shake until coated. Refrigerate and marinate chicken for at least 1 hour.
  2. 2 Transfer chicken to a skillet and cook over medium heat until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 10 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

By ally-gator

Pigs in a Paleo Pouch
Breakfast

Pigs in a Paleo Pouch

3.8

Prep
10 min
Cook
30 min
Total
520 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Stir salt, sage, black pepper, turmeric, and marjoram together in a bowl. Place pork in a separate bowl. Sprinkle salt mixture evenly over pork and stir to combine. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 8 hours or overnight.
  2. 2 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Butter eight 8-ounce ramekins.
  3. 3 Divide sausage mixture into 8 balls. Press each ball into a ramekin, creating a well in the center of each. Crack an egg into each sausage well.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until sausage is cooked through and eggs are set, 30 to 40 minutes.

By Lora

The Best and Easiest Spaghetti
Dinner

The Best and Easiest Spaghetti

4.1

Prep
Cook
Total

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat oil in a medium skillet. Add chopped onions, and cook until tender. Add ground beef, and brown. Stir in salt and turmeric. Dilute tomato paste in water, and add to the beef mixture. Cook for 30 minutes over medium heat.
  2. 2 Cook spaghetti in a large kettle of boiling salted water according to package directions. Drain well.
  3. 3 Combine beef mixture and noodles in a large kettle. Cover, and cook over medium heat for 30 to 40 minutes.

By Ladan M Miller

Bite-Sized Salmon Tikka
Dinner Indian

Bite-Sized Salmon Tikka

4.6

Prep
10 min
Cook
5 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine cayenne, turmeric, and salt in a bowl; add salmon and toss to coat. Set aside for 15 minutes.
  2. 2 Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. While oil is heating, sprinkle cornstarch over salmon; toss to coat.
  3. 3 Add salmon to the skillet; cook until golden brown, about 1 minute per side.

By Tarama

Prepared Yellow Mustard

Prepared Yellow Mustard

4.7

Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine water, mustard powder, vinegar, flour, salt, turmeric, garlic powder, and paprika in a small saucepan over medium heat; whisk until smooth. Bring mixture to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer, stirring often, until mustard is thickened, 5 to 10 minutes.
  2. 2 Remove the saucepan from heat; leave uncovered for 1 minute. Cover the saucepan with a lid until cooled to room temperature; refrigerate until chilled.

By JillH