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Indian Scrambled Eggs

Indian Scrambled Eggs

4.5

Prep
5 min
Cook
15 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Mix salt, garlic powder, black pepper, ground red chile, and garam masala together in a bowl. Set seasoning mix aside.
  2. 2 Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Add onion. Cook, stirring occasionally, until starting to brown, about 5 minutes. Add tomato and cook until mushy, about 3 minutes more. Add spinach and water and cook for another 2 to 3 minutes.
  3. 3 Add eggs to the pan and let set for about 3 minutes. Evenly sprinkle the seasoning mix on the surface of the eggs, then stir to scramble. Cook over low heat until eggs are done to desired level, 2 to 5 minutes more.

By Neha

Aush (Afghani Chili)

Aush (Afghani Chili)

4.4

Prep
15 min
Cook
190 min
Total
205 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Brown ground beef in a skillet over medium heat; remove beef with a slotted spoon to a large pot, reserving drippings in the skillet. Cook and stir onion in reserved drippings until golden brown; remove with a slotted spoon and add to beef in the pot. Stir tomatoes with juice, garlic, red pepper, cumin, chili powder, mint, garam masala, garbanzo beans, and spinach into beef mixture; simmer over low heat for 3 to 6 hours.
  2. 2 Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat; stir in fettuccini and return to a boil. Cook pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until cooked through but still firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain well; stir pasta into the chili along with sour cream. Serve hot.

By Bonnie C

Special Mutton Leg Roast For Eid-ul-Azha

Special Mutton Leg Roast For Eid-ul-Azha

Prep
5 min
Cook
135 min
Total
320 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Cut deep slashes about 2 inches apart across the lamb.
  2. 2 Mix yogurt, ginger-garlic paste, lemon juice, ground red chile, chaat masala, garam masala, salt, red pepper flakes, turmeric, black pepper, cumin, and coriander together in a bowl. Whisk until well combined. Apply marinade generously all over the lamb in a dish; turn over and apply more marinade. Cover and refrigerate for 3 hours to overnight.
  3. 3 Heat oil in a large cast-iron pot over medium heat. Place the lamb leg gently into the bottom of the pot. Cover and place a heavy weight on top of the lid. Reduce heat to low and cook for 1 hour. Turn leg over and cook for another hour.
  4. 4 Continue cooking lamb until liquid is mostly evaporated and meat is tender and golden, about 15 minutes more. Oils should start collecting at the edges of the lamb. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 130 degrees F (54 degrees C). Transfer meat to a serving dish.

By Asim Saeed

Cinnamon Israeli Couscous

Cinnamon Israeli Couscous

5.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
25 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat; stir in onion. Cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Add couscous and stir until light brown.
  2. 2 Add water, bouillon, cinnamon, garam masala, and bay leaf; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer until water is absorbed, 8 to 10 minutes. Add cranberries, broccoli, and almonds, and allow to steam under the lid until softened, about 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper and garnish with parsley. Serve warm.

By Lenny

Maqluba (Arabic Rice Dish)

Maqluba (Arabic Rice Dish)

4.5

Prep
30 min
Cook
70 min
Total
100 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place water, onion, garlic, cinnamon, turmeric, garam masala, salt, and pepper in a large pot; bring to the boil. Add lamb; reduce heat to low and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes. Separate lamb from liquid and set aside. Transfer the liquid to a bowl.
  2. 2 Heat cooking oil in a large, deep skillet over medium heat. Add eggplant slices in a single layer and cook in the hot oil until brown on both sides; remove to a plate lined with paper towels to drain. Use the same procedure to fry zucchini slices, cauliflower, and broccoli.
  3. 3 Layer lamb in the bottom of the large pot. Arrange eggplant, zucchini, broccoli, and cauliflower on top of the lamb in layers. Pour rice over meat and vegetables, shaking the pot gently to allow rice to settle into the dish. Pour reserved cooking liquid from lamb over the mixture until it is completely covered. Add water if needed.
  4. 4 Cover the pot and simmer over low heat until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed, 30 to 45 minutes. Remove the lid from the pot. Place a large platter over the pot and flip the pot so the dish is "upside down" on the platter. Serve with yogurt on the side.

By JustCallMeD

Masala-Spiced Roast Chicken

Masala-Spiced Roast Chicken

4.3

Prep
5 min
Cook
65 min
Total
70 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  2. 2 Place chicken upright on a rack in a roasting pan. Cut 10 slits in the skin using a sharp knife, pull the skin away from the meat; slip a garlic clove into each slit. Rub the masala powder over the whole chicken. Squeeze the juice of the lime over the chicken, turn the chicken breast side down in the roasting pan, and place the rind in the chicken cavity.
  3. 3 Roast the chicken in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Lower the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C), and bake until no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, about 45 more minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh should read 180 degrees F (82 degrees C). Remove the chicken from the oven, cover with a doubled sheet of aluminum foil, and allow to rest in a warm area for 10 minutes before slicing.

By Countess

Grilled 'Fusion' Pork Chops

Grilled 'Fusion' Pork Chops

4.5

Prep
5 min
Cook
20 min
Total
205 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a bowl, stir together soy sauce, lime juice, garlic, and ginger.
  2. 2 Place pork chops in a glass dish. Pour soy sauce mixture over chops. Cover, and refrigerate 2 to 3 hours, turning occasionally.
  3. 3 Preheat an outdoor grill for direct heat and lightly oil grate.
  4. 4 Place chops on the grill. As they cook, sprinkle with garam masala. Cook about 10 minutes on each side.

By INDIGOKING

Garam Masala Chicken

Garam Masala Chicken

3.9

Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place the chicken breasts in the hot oil and cook until browned on one side, about 3 minutes. Flip the chicken and add the onions; cook another 2 minutes. Add the tomatoes, garlic salt, and water to the chicken; stir. Season with 1 1/2 teaspoon garam masala. Bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer another 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  2. 2 Stir the remaining 1/2 teaspoon garam masala through the mixture. Raise heat to medium and bring mixture to a boil. Cook until the chicken no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 5 minutes more. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

By breezermom

Curry Sauce

Curry Sauce

3.9

Prep
15 min
Cook
100 min
Total
115 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place onions and garlic into a large saucepan, add water to cover. Place over high heat and bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 45 minutes. Add the ginger, and continue simmering for 5 more minutes.
  2. 2 Puree the onion in a food processor or blender in batches until smooth. Place a large saucepan over medium-high heat, pour in the diced tomatoes, and season with turmeric, cumin, garam masala, curry paste, and red pepper flakes. Bring to a simmer, then pour in the onion puree. Simmer for 45 minutes.

By Mary Beth

Tandoori-Inspired Oven Chicken Skewers

Tandoori-Inspired Oven Chicken Skewers

Prep
15 min
Cook
18 min
Total
63 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine yogurt, garam masala, lemon juice, lemon zest, grated ginger, and curry powder in a gallon-sized resealable plastic bag.
  2. 2 Slice each chicken thigh lengthwise into 3 or 4 slices, add to the bag with the marinade, and refrigerate for 30 to 60 minutes.
  3. 3 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) and move an oven rack to the center of the oven. Line a sheet pan with aluminum foil.
  4. 4 Thread chicken thigh pieces onto six 15-inch metal skewers and place crossways across the prepared sheet pan, resting the ends of the skewers on the raised edges of the pan.
  5. 5 Bake skewers in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Remove from oven.
  6. 6 Set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler. Broil chicken skewers for 3 minutes until meat is lightly charred, watching closely.

By Bibi

Tangy Chicken with Pistachios and Fruit

Tangy Chicken with Pistachios and Fruit

3.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
45 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  2. 2 Place the chicken thighs in a shallow baking dish. Drain the peaches and apricots, reserving the juice in a small bowl. Stir the vinegar into the juice, and adjust the amount to taste if necessary. Season with curry powder and garam masala and stir to blend. Arrange the peaches and apricots around the chicken thighs, and pour the flavored syrup over all. Sprinkle the pistachios on top.
  3. 3 Bake uncovered for 1 hour in the preheated oven, until sauce has thickened and chicken juices run clear.

By MATTHEWF335

Roasted Indian-Spiced Vegetables

Roasted Indian-Spiced Vegetables

4.8

Prep
15 min
Cook
30 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. 2 Whisk olive oil, garam masala, and salt together in a small bowl. Combine potatoes, cauliflower, and onion in a large bowl. Drizzle vegetables with oil mixture and toss to coat; spread onto the prepared baking sheet.
  3. 3 Roast in the preheated oven, stirring every 10 minutes, until vegetables are tender and edges are browned, 30 to 35 minutes. Remove from the oven and sprinkle with cilantro.

By France Cevallos

Rosy's Palak Paneer

Rosy's Palak Paneer

4.3

Prep
25 min
Cook
75 min
Total
100 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Melt ghee in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Stir in garlic and cumin seed; cook until the garlic softens, about 3 minutes. Add tomato paste, ginger, 1 teaspoon garam masala, salt, onion, and water. Increase heat to medium, and stir until the tomato paste dissolves. Simmer slowly for 1 hour, adding water as needed to maintain a sauce-like consistency.
  2. 2 Stir in spinach and cook until hot, about 5 minutes. Add paneer, and allow to cook an additional 5 minutes, or until hot. Pour into a serving dish and sprinkle with cilantro and remaining 1 teaspoon garam masala.

By E Martin

Spiced Corn

Spiced Corn

5.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Fill a deep saucepan with water; bring to a boil. Add corn and salt; cook until corn is tender, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain.
  2. 2 Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add corn, lemon juice, garam masala, chaat masala, chili powder, and salt; cook until corn is light brown, about 5 minutes

By YOLANDA

Keema (Indian-Style Ground Meat)

Keema (Indian-Style Ground Meat)

4.4

Prep
5 min
Cook
20 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Cook lamb in a large, heavy skillet over medium heat until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to transfer lamb to a bowl; drain off all but 1 tablespoon fat from the skillet.
  2. 2 Add onion to the skillet and sauté until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in garam masala and salt; cook for 1 minute. Return browned lamb to the pan with broth and tomato paste. Reduce the heat and simmer until lamb is fully cooked through and liquid has evaporated, 10 to 15 minutes.

By ajr

Bengali Chicken Curry with Potatoes

Bengali Chicken Curry with Potatoes

4.2

Prep
25 min
Cook
60 min
Total
85 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir the onions in the hot oil until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the ginger-garlic paste and continue cooking another 5 minutes. Reduce heat to medium; stir the tomatoes into the mixture and cook until the tomatoes are pulpy, 5 to 10 minutes. Season with the cayenne pepper, curry powder, garam masala, turmeric, and cumin; cook and stir another 5 minutes.
  2. 2 Add the chicken and potatoes to the mixture in the skillet; simmer, stirring occasionally, until the potatoes are tender and the chicken is no longer pink in the center, about 20 minutes. Sprinkle the cilantro over the mixture and continue simmering another 10 minutes. Serve hot.

By tanj

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

Creamy Indian Yogurt Soup

Creamy Indian Yogurt Soup

3.8

Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat canola oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir jalapeno peppers, ginger, and garlic in the hot oil until the garlic is soft and the oil is fragrant, about 5 minutes.
  2. 2 Stir yogurt, chili powder, turmeric, coriander, cumin, garam masala, and salt together in a Dutch oven; warm gently over low heat. Fold oil mixture into the yogurt mixture, remove from heat, and top with cilantro.

By Sarah Gilmore de Ruiter

Cream of Broccoli Soup with Quinoa

Cream of Broccoli Soup with Quinoa

4.5

Prep
25 min
Cook
45 min
Total
70 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring 2 cups water and quinoa to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low; cover and simmer until quinoa is tender, 15 to 20 minutes.
  2. 2 Heat oil in a heavy 4-quart pot. Add onion; cook and stir until translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in vegetable stock, broccoli, sweet potato, and salt. Bring soup to a boil; reduce heat and simmer until broccoli and sweet potato are very tender, 15 to 20 minutes.
  3. 3 Remove soup from the heat. Puree with a hand-held immersion blender until smooth. Season with nutmeg, garam masala, and pepper.
  4. 4 Combine 1/2 cup water and cashews in a high-speed blender; puree until smooth.
  5. 5 Pour cashew mixture into the soup and bring to a boil.
  6. 6 Place 1/3 cup cooked quinoa in the center of each serving bowl; ladle soup around quinoa.

By Curt Stockford

Butter Chickpea Curry

Butter Chickpea Curry

4.4

Prep
10 min
Cook
40 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place potatoes in a saucepan, cover with water, and bring to a boil over high heat; simmer until the potatoes are tender. Drain, and set aside.
  2. 2 Warm oil in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in onion and garlic, and cook until the onions are soft and translucent. Stir in curry powder, garam masala, ginger, cumin, and salt. Cook for 1 or 2 minutes, stirring. Pour in soup, cream, and chickpeas. Stir in potatoes. Simmer 5 minutes.

By Allrecipes Member

Vegetarian Butternut Squash Coconut Curry Soup

Vegetarian Butternut Squash Coconut Curry Soup

5.0

Prep
20 min
Cook
30 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  2. 2 Cut ends off of butternut squash and peel with a vegetable peeler. Cut in half lengthwise, scoop out seeds and strings, and cut into 3/4-inch cubes. Put butternut squash into a 9x13-inch roasting pan and drizzle with olive oil; toss to coat. Mix in coconut, garam masala, curry powder, salt, and pepper; toss to cover squash evenly with the spices.
  3. 3 Roast in the preheated oven until butternut squash pieces pierce easily with a fork, 25 to 35 minutes.
  4. 4 Transfer roasted squash in batches to a food processor and add enough broth to cover squash. Process on low setting for 15 to 20 seconds. Repeat with remaining roasted squash. Transfer to a pot and heat until warm.

By Lupulus

Potato Cutlets

Potato Cutlets

3.6

Prep
20 min
Cook
25 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place unpeeled potatoes in a large saucepan, fill with water, and place over high heat. Bring to a boil; cook until potatoes are soft and tender. Drain, cool, and peel potatoes.
  2. 2 Place potatoes in a large bowl. Add salt, garam masala, coriander powder, pepper, and cilantro. Mash with a large fork or potato masher until there are no lumps. Shape potatoes into flat cutlets, about 2 or 3 inches in diameter and 1 inch thick. Coat each cutlet lightly in bread crumbs, and set aside.
  3. 3 Heat about 2 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Fry potato cutlets in batches until golden brown on both sides. Between batches, add oil as needed.

By BRIDLE

Indian Fried Cabbage

Indian Fried Cabbage

4.6

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat coconut oil over medium-high heat in a large nonstick pan or wok. Add red onion and sauté for 1 minute. Stir in garlic and cumin seeds; cook and stir for 1 minute.
  2. 2 Add cabbage and toss until coated with oil. Season with salt, curry powder, and garam masala. Cook and stir until cabbage is tender, about 5 minutes.

By Kim's Cooking Now

The Best Beer Can Chicken Ever

The Best Beer Can Chicken Ever

4.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
45 min
Total
70 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat grill for medium heat. If using charcoal, push coals to the side of the grilling area for indirect heat.
  2. 2 Pour stout beer into an empty 12-ounce soda can and drop Thai chilies and garlic cloves into the can. Mix brown sugar, dry mustard, garam masala, kosher salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, cumin, cinnamon, onion powder, garlic powder, and nutmeg in a bowl.
  3. 3 Rinse the chicken and coat the skin with the entire batch of spice rub. Place soda can containing beer mixture onto the prepared grill and sit the chicken upright onto the can.
  4. 4 Grill chicken over indirect heat until juices run clear and an instant-read meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the breast, not touching bone, reads at least 165 degrees F (75 degrees C), about 45 minutes. Let chicken rest 10 minutes before serving.

By Laura

Indian Vegetable Rice

Indian Vegetable Rice

4.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
40 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a large pan heat oil over medium heat and saute onions and cumin until onions are tender, but not browned. Rinse the rise several times and drain well. Add the rice to the pan with the onions and pour in the 2 cups of water. Stir in salt, garam masala and vegetables. Cover the pan and increase the heat to high.
  2. 2 Bring the mixture to a boil and then reduce the heat to low, keeping the rice covered at all times. After cooking for about 10 minutes, gently stir the rice to distribute the spices evenly. Cook 25 to 30 minutes, or until all of the water has evaporated and the rice is tender.

By Neena

Grilled Curry Chicken Breasts

Grilled Curry Chicken Breasts

5.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
500 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine coriander, curry powder, garam masala, granulated garlic, salt, and black pepper in a glass bowl; stir in vinegar and yogurt to combine. Pour yogurt marinade into a large resealable plastic bag; add chicken breasts, coat with marinade, squeeze out excess air, and seal the bag. Marinate in the refrigerator 8 hours to overnight.
  2. 2 Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
  3. 3 Cook on the preheated grill until chicken is no longer pink in centers and juices run clear, about 5 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into centers should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

By thedailygourmet

Farro and Lentil Masala

Farro and Lentil Masala

4.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
55 min
Total
70 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place carrots, celery, and onion in a large bowl; sprinkle with 1 teaspoon salt. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large soup pot over medium heat. Cook and stir vegetables in hot oil until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.
  2. 2 Push vegetables aside to clear a space in the center of the pot. Heat remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in the center. Sprinkle garam masala over hot oil and toast for 1 to 2 minutes. Stir into vegetables until well coated.
  3. 3 Pour vegetable broth into the pot; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and add farro. Cover and simmer until almost tender, about 20 minutes.
  4. 4 Add lentils to the pot. Cover and simmer, adding more broth if needed, until farro and lentils are tender but not mushy, about 20 minutes. Season with salt.

By Zahira Malakh

Curried Brown Rice

Curried Brown Rice

4.7

Prep
10 min
Cook
70 min
Total
80 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat grapeseed oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook and stir until tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in rice, curry powder, garam masala, and cumin seeds. Cook and stir until rice is toasted, 1 to 2 minutes.
  2. 2 Add broth to rice mixture; season with salt and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed, 45 to 50 minutes.

By Jeff Cummings

Geeta Auntie's Potato (and Vegetable) Bhaji

Geeta Auntie's Potato (and Vegetable) Bhaji

5.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
35 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes; drain.
  2. 2 Heat vegetable oil over medium heat; saute onion, stirring frequently, until fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes. Add tomato and cook until onion is softened and tomato is tender, 5 to 10 minutes. Stir potatoes, garam masala, cayenne pepper, salt, and sugar into onion-tomato mixture; simmer, stirring frequently, until flavors have blended, about 5 minutes. Stir cilantro into potato mixture and cook for 1 minute.

By phosmane

Garam Masala Seared Salmon with Coconut-Curry Butter

Garam Masala Seared Salmon with Coconut-Curry Butter

4.3

Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Pour white wine, cream, and coconut milk into a saucepan; season with curry powder. Bring to a light boil over medium-high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer until the liquid has reduced to 1/2 cup, about 10 minutes.
  2. 2 When the liquid has reduced, turn heat to low, and whisk in the butter, a few cubes at a time, until all of the butter has incorporated. Do not allow the mixture to boil or else it will separate. When the butter has incorporated, season to taste with salt and set aside to keep warm.
  3. 3 Heat the oil in a saute pan over medium-high heat until it begins to smoke. While the oil is heating, lightly season both sides of the salmon with garam masala and salt.
  4. 4 Sear the salmon in the hot oil for 3 to 4 minutes on one side, then turn over, and continue cooking for 2 to 3 minutes until done. Briefly drain on paper towels to absorb excess oil, then serve immediately with the curry butter sauce.

By Ryan Nomura