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Pesarattu

Pesarattu

5.0

Prep
20 min
Cook
30 min
Total
290 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place the lentils and rice into a large container and cover with several inches of cool water; let stand 4 hours to overnight.
  2. 2 Blend the lentils, rice, green chile peppers, and ginger together into a smooth paste using a blender or food processor. Stir the cumin seed and salt into the paste.
  3. 3 Prepare a flat griddle (tawa) or large, flat-bottomed skillet and place over medium-low heat. Ladle the lentil batter onto the middle of the heated surface and spread into a thin circle using the back of the ladle. Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon of onions and press the onions onto the pesarattu using your ladle or spatula. Cook for a few minutes and flip over to the other side. Cook a few more minutes, transfer to a plate and serve immediately. Dosas are best eaten hot and crispy right off the tawa.

By SUSMITA

Grandmother's Lamb Recipe

Grandmother's Lamb Recipe

4.8

Prep
25 min
Cook
110 min
Total
195 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place the cumin seeds into a dry skillet over medium heat, and toast them, stirring constantly, until they give off a roasted fragrance and turn a darker brown, about 1 minute. Scrape the seeds into a bowl, and allow to cool. When cool, grind them with a mortar and pestle or a clean spice grinder. Set the ground seed aside.
  2. 2 Remove stems of chiles if necessary, and soak pods in the apple cider vinegar in a bowl until soft, at least 1 hour. Place the softened chiles with vinegar, cumin, and garlic into a blender or food processor, and pulse until ground into a paste, 30 seconds to 1 minute or as needed.
  3. 3 Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat, and cook and stir the onions until lightly browned, about 10 minutes. Stir in ginger garlic paste and about 1 teaspoon of the Grandmother's Chile Paste mixture or as desired. Reduce heat to medium-low, and fry the onions with the spice pastes for 5 minutes to blend flavors. Stir in tomato paste, ground red pepper, turmeric, cinnamon, and cloves, and bring to a simmer. Cook to blend flavors, about 20 minutes.
  4. 4 Mix in the lamb shank pieces, and stir in salt to taste; simmer for 20 minutes, and stir in the water. Bring the lamb and sauce to a boil, reduce heat to a simmer, and simmer until lamb is very tender and sauce has thickened, 45 more minutes. Sprinkle with chopped cilantro to serve.

By Allrecipes Member

Coconut Chicken Stir Fry

Coconut Chicken Stir Fry

4.5

Prep
25 min
Cook
30 min
Total
55 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Melt butter in large frying pan over medium heat.
  2. 2 Cook and stir the cumin seeds in butter until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  3. 3 Stir chicken into the skillet with cumin seeds, and cook and stir until chicken is no longer pink in the center and juices run clear, 5 to 8 minutes. Drain any excess juices, if any.
  4. 4 Pour vegetable oil into skillet with chicken, and heat oil until sizzling.
  5. 5 Mix in onion, carrots, garlic, ginger, red pepper flakes, honey, ground cumin, cinnamon, curry powder, salt, and black pepper to the pan; cook until onions are translucent and carrots done, 5 to 8 minutes.
  6. 6 Stir in coconut milk and simmer until flavors have blended, about 10 minutes.

By greystonecooks

Pinoy Pork Adobo

Pinoy Pork Adobo

4.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
75 min
Total
150 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine pork belly and pork loin in a large bowl. Toss with 1 tablespoon groundnut oil to coat. Add garlic, ginger, red chile, peppercorns, brown sugar, bay leaves, and cumin. Mix in diced apple, cider vinegar, and soy sauce. Stir to coat the pork. Marinate in the fridge, stirring occasionally, for at least 1 hour.
  2. 2 Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in a deep pan over medium heat. Melt 1 tablespoon butter in the pan and sprinkle in salt and pepper. Add onion, bell pepper, and mushrooms. Fry until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the pork and marinade; cook until pork starts to brown, about 6 minutes. Stir in lemonade, cornstarch, and bouillon; sauce should cover the pork and vegetables.
  3. 3 Reduce heat and simmer, covered, until liquid is reduced and pork is tender but still slightly pink in the center, about 1 hour. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 145 degrees F (63 degrees C). Add the remaining 1 tablespoon butter 10 minutes before pork is finished cooking. Discard bay leaves before serving.

By Dave B

Basmati Rice

Basmati Rice

4.3

Prep
Cook
20 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a saucepan bring water to a boil. Add rice and stir. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
  2. 2 When rice is cooked, stir in peas and cumin. Cover and let stand for 5 minutes.

By Kristine Weatherly

Salty Cumin Lassi

Salty Cumin Lassi

1.0

Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Toast the cumin seeds in a small skillet over medium heat until they appear to be black and charred, about 8 minutes. Allow to cool to room temp; grind into a fine powder.
  2. 2 Blend the ice, milk, yogurt, salt, and ground cumin together in a blender on high speed until smooth.

By Sunaina

Bhindi Masala (Spicy Okra Curry)

Bhindi Masala (Spicy Okra Curry)

4.1

Prep
20 min
Cook
15 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place the okra in a large, microwave-safe dish; cook in microwave on High for 6 minutes.
  2. 2 Heat the olive oil and cumin seeds together in a large skillet over medium heat until the cumin seeds swell and turn golden brown. Fry the onions in the heated oil for 3 minutes. Add the tomatoes to the mixture and cook another 3 minutes. Stir the okra into the mixture; season with the curry powder and salt. Cook and stir the mixture until hot, about 3 minutes more. Serve hot.

By vburrito

Jeera Rice (Cumin Rice)

Jeera Rice (Cumin Rice)

4.6

Prep
5 min
Cook
15 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat the oil in a medium size saucepan over a medium-high heat. Drop in the cumin seeds, and cook until they splutter. Do not allow the cumin seeds to burn or become really dark brown in color. Add the rice and fry it in the oil for about 1 minute.
  2. 2 Add the water and salt and bring to a boil. Once the water is boiling, reduce the heat to low and cover the saucepan. Cook the rice for approximately 15 minutes. If you feel the rice is getting burnt near the base of the pan as it cooks, one trick is to place the saucepan on another flat pan or griddle which is directly on the flame. Toss with a fork.

By Manisha Pandit

Raghavan's Curry Blend

Raghavan's Curry Blend

5.0

Prep
5 min
Cook
Total
5 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Grind dried chiles de arbol, coriander seeds, cumin seeds, mustard seeds, peppercorns, and cloves in a spice grinder (or a coffee grinder or high-powered blender) to the consistency of finely ground black pepper. Stir in turmeric. Store in a sealed container in a cool, dark place up to 3 months.

By Raghavan Iyer

Cauliflower "Couscous"

Cauliflower "Couscous"

4.3

Prep
20 min
Cook
9 min
Total
34 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat a large skillet over medium heat. Add cumin seeds and coriander seeds; cook, stirring occasionally, until toasted and fragrant, about 1 minute.
  2. 2 Transfer cumin seeds and coriander seeds to a mortar; crush with a pestle. Add rose buds and crush to a powder. Mix in red pepper flakes and paprika with a spoon.
  3. 3 Place cauliflower in a food processor; pulse into grains the size of rice.
  4. 4 Heat 1 tablespoon oil in the skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir onion until translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in riced cauliflower until warmed through, about 3 minutes. Sprinkle cumin mixture evenly over cauliflower and stir to distribute evenly. Remove from heat and cover; let "couscous" steam for 5 minutes.
  5. 5 Sprinkle cilantro over couscous. Fluff with a fork and drizzle extra-virgin olive oil on top.

By Buckwheat Queen

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

Garam Masala

4.8

Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Toast the cumin seeds, coriander seeds, cinnamon sticks, bay leaves, nutmeg, anise pods, cardamom pods, cloves, peppercorns, and mace together in a skillet over medium heat until very fragrant and you can literally see the scent rising into the air, 8 to 12 minutes; remove from heat and allow the mixture to cool slightly, about 10 minutes.
  2. 2 Pour the spice mixture into a grinder; grind into a fine powder. Store in an airtight container.

By Sarah-May

Cuban Marinated Steak

Cuban Marinated Steak

4.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
65 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat cumin seeds in a small skillet over medium heat, stirring constantly, until seeds turn dark brown and smell toasted, about 1 minute. Immediately pour seeds into a bowl to stop the cooking. Stir in orange juice, vegetable oil, steak seasoning, lime juice, and oregano.
  2. 2 Place steaks into a large resealable plastic bag; pour in orange juice marinade. Squeeze out air, seal bag, turn it over several times until steaks coated. Marinate in the refrigerator at least 30 minutes, or longer for extra flavor.
  3. 3 Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
  4. 4 Remove steaks from marinade and shake off excess. Discard remaining marinade.
  5. 5 Grill steaks on the preheated grill until seared on the outsides and still slightly pink in the centers, 6 to 8 minutes per side. An instant-read meat thermometer inserted sideways into the center of the thickest steak should read 145 degrees F (65 degrees C). Let steaks rest for 3 minutes before slicing.

By Michael Batt

Dukkah

Dukkah

4.6

Prep
20 min
Cook
10 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Place hazelnuts on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven until fragrant, about 5 minutes. Pour hot nuts onto a tea towel. Fold the towel over them to cover and rub vigorously to remove the skins. Set aside to cool.
  3. 3 Toast sesame seeds in a dry skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until light golden brown. Transfer to a medium bowl and set aside.
  4. 4 Toast coriander and cumin seeds in the same skillet, shaking or stirring occasionally, until they begin to pop. Transfer to a food processor and process until finely ground. Add to sesame seeds in the bowl. Place cooled hazelnuts into the food processor and process until finely ground. Stir into sesame seed mixture. Add pepper and salt; mix well.

By rosichops

Duqqa

Duqqa

5.0

Prep
5 min
Cook
12 min
Total
17 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  2. 2 Spread 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons hazelnuts out on a baking sheet. Toast in the preheated oven until lightly browned and fragrant, about 10 minutes. Let cool.
  3. 3 Combine sesame seeds, cumin seeds, and coriander seeds in a pan over medium heat and toast until fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool.
  4. 4 Combine toasted hazelnuts, toasted sesame seed mixture, dried mint, salt, and za'atar in the bowl of a food processor; pulse until evenly ground.

By leila

Cumin Rice

Cumin Rice

Prep
5 min
Cook
20 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring water and rice to a boil in a saucepan. Season with salt. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until rice is tender and water has been absorbed, 10 to 15 minutes. Drain.
  2. 2 Heat oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Add cumin seeds to the hot oil and cook until sputtering, about 2 minutes. Pour cumin seeds and oil onto the hot rice and mix well.

By NehaDillard

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

Naan-like Easy Flatbread

Naan-like Easy Flatbread

4.2

Prep
25 min
Cook
9 min
Total
37 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine flour, baking soda, baking powder, cumin seeds, and sugar together in a large bowl.
  2. 2 Combine milk and 1 tablespoon oil in a small saucepan; heat over medium heat until warm, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir into flour mixture until small clumps form. Knead dough, adding more flour by the tablespoon if needed, until it is soft and smooth. Let dough rest, about 3 minutes.
  3. 3 Divide dough into 4 equal pieces. Pressed into flat circles on a floured work surface.
  4. 4 Brush a large skillet with remaining 1 tablespoon oil; heat over medium-high heat. Cook circles of dough one at a time until golden brown, about 3 minutes per side.

By lj

Channa Masala (Chickpea Curry)

Channa Masala (Chickpea Curry)

4.2

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine the tomatoes, about half the onion, the ginger, and rice flour in a blender; blend into a paste.
  2. 2 Heat the oil and cumin seeds in a large skillet over medium-high heat until the cumin swells and turns golden brown. Cook the remaining onion in the hot oil for about 3 minutes. Stir the blended tomato mixture, garbanzo beans, curry powder, and salt into the onions; cover and cook until hot, about 5 minutes. Garnish with the cilantro to serve.

By vburrito

Chickpea Stew

Chickpea Stew

4.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
25 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat; saute cumin seeds for 10 seconds. Add onion and garlic; saute until onion is dark brown, 5 to 8 minutes. Add coriander; cook and stir for 20 seconds.
  2. 2 Mix chickpeas, water, potato, 1 teaspoon cilantro, salt, and pepper into onion mixture; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover saucepan, and simmer until potato is tender, 15 to 20 minutes.
  3. 3 Stir tomato into chickpea stew; increase heat to medium and simmer until heated through, 1 to 2 minutes. Sprinkle remaining cilantro over stew.

By Anniesails

Instant Pot Easy Vegan Cranberry Orange Chutney

Instant Pot Easy Vegan Cranberry Orange Chutney

Prep
15 min
Cook
30 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot). Select Saute function and heat vegetable oil. Add cumin seeds and fennel seeds; cook until sizzling, about 2 minutes. Add onion and ginger; cook until softened, about 2 minutes. Stir in cranberries, orange juice, vinegar, salt, and cayenne pepper. Close and lock the lid. Cook on high pressure function according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 8 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
  2. 2 Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 10 minutes. Release remaining pressure using the quick-release method, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Select Saute function and stir in brown sugar and orange zest; cook until chutney has slightly thickened, about 7 minutes.

By Fioa

Jamaican Curry Powder

Jamaican Curry Powder

5.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine coriander seeds, cumin seeds, mustard seeds, anise seeds, fenugreek seeds, and allspice berries in a skillet over medium heat; toast until fragrant and spices slightly darken in color, about 10 minutes. Remove spices from the skillet; cool to room temperature.
  2. 2 Add spices and turmeric to a spice grinder; pulse until ground. Store in an airtight container at room temperature.

By Monty

Merguez Meatballs

Merguez Meatballs

4.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Toast cumin, coriander, and fennel seeds in a dry skillet over medium-low heat until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. Use a mortar and pestle to grind finely.
  2. 2 Combine ground spices, lamb, harissa, garlic, salt, and paprika in a large bowl; mix by hand until thoroughly blended. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes so spices can infuse meat.
  3. 3 Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
  4. 4 Form meat mixture into 1-inch meatballs and place on the prepared baking sheet.
  5. 5 Roast meatballs in the preheated oven until centers are no longer pink, 11 to 12 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of a meatball should read at least 160 degrees F (71 degrees C).

By LauraF

Hot Coffee Masala

Hot Coffee Masala

4.3

Prep
5 min
Cook
5 min
Total
10 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a saucepan, bring the water to a boil, and stir in the cumin seeds, star anise pod, and cinnamon stick; reduce heat to a simmer, and cook for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in the instant coffee, and allow the drink to simmer gently for 2 more minutes. Pour the drink into mugs, straining out the spices, and stir 1 teaspoon of nonfat dry milk powder and 1 teaspoon of white sugar into each mug.

By Shuk22

Achiote Paste

Achiote Paste

3.8

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 With a spice grinder, grind the annatto seeds, cumin seeds, peppercorns, allspice berries, and cloves to a fine powder.
  2. 2 In a blender or food processor, mix the ground spices, habanero peppers, orange juice, vinegar, garlic, and salt. Blend until smooth. Mix in the lemon juice and tequila.

By LiberallyGillian

Curried Chicken and Potatoes

Curried Chicken and Potatoes

4.2

Prep
20 min
Cook
30 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. In hot oil, cook cumin seeds, garam masala, cardamom, cayenne pepper, mustard seeds, salt, and garlic. When seeds start to pop, stir in chicken and potatoes. Cook for 15 minutes, or until chicken is nearly done.
  2. 2 Stir in tomatoes, chard, and yogurt. Cover, and cook 15 minutes more, or until potatoes are tender and chicken is cooked through.

By Jessi

Za'atar Pickles

Za'atar Pickles

4.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
5 min
Total
14415 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Pour water into a 1-gallon glass jar with a lid and dissolve salt. Add garlic followed by thyme, oregano, and harissa.
  2. 2 Heat coriander, sesame seeds, and cumin seed in a dry pan over medium-low heat, stirring to avoid burning, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add toasted spices to the salt mixture along with sumac. Cover tightly with a lid and shake to combine.
  3. 3 Place as many cucumbers as will fit into the jar while remaining submerged in the brine. Keep sealed in the refrigerator for 10 days to pickle.

By veithk

Guinness Slow Cooker Pulled Pork

Guinness Slow Cooker Pulled Pork

4.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
420 min
Total
435 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Grind peppercorns with cumin, fennel, and coriander seeds in a spice grinder; transfer to a slow cooker.
  2. 2 Add barbecue sauce, brown sugar, Guinness®, onion, garlic, paprika, sea salt, and chili powder to the slow cooker; stir until well mixed. Add pork roast and rub sauce all over.
  3. 3 Cover and cook until meat is tender and can easily be pulled apart with a fork, on Low for 12 hours. Alternatively, cook on High for 3 hours, then on Low for 4 to 5 hours.
  4. 4 Remove pork and roughly shred with two forks. Return shredded pork to the slow cooker and mix with the sauce. Serve immediately or keep warm until ready to serve.

By JuneBug