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Ingredients

• ✓ tomato paste
• water
• lemon juice
• white sugar
• salt
• water

Instructions

1. 1 Blend 2 cups water, tomato paste, lemon juice, sugar, and salt together in a blender until smooth; pour into a 1/2 gallon container. Stir 3 cups water into mixture. Refrigerate until thickened, about 1 hour. Add 1 more cup water if juice is too thick.

By MTARARAT

Ingredients

• ✓ tomato paste
• olive oil
• onion
• jalapeno pepper
• tomato
• kidney bean
• cumin
• curry powder
• salt
• black pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat; cook onion, stirring occasionally, until translucent, about 5 minutes.
2. 2 Stir in jalapeño pepper; cook and stir until softened, about 5 more minutes.
3. 3 Mix in tomato and tomato paste; stir well to combine. Pour in kidney beans with their liquid; stir in cumin and curry powder. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer until beans are hot and sauce has thickened, about 15 minutes.

By AiyahM

Ingredients

• ✓ tomato paste
• vegetable oil
• onion
• red bell pepper
• garlic
• chili powder
• ancho chile powder
• cumin
• paprika
• tomato
• water
• salt
• pepper
• egg

Instructions

1. 1 Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté onion in hot oil until translucent and tender, about 5 minutes. Add roasted peppers and garlic; sauté until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in tomato paste, chili powders, cumin, and paprika. Sauté until well combined, 1 to 2 minutes more.
2. 2 Stir in tomatoes and water. Season with salt and pepper. Raise heat to medium-high and bring mixture to a boil. Immediately reduce heat to medium and cook for about 5 minutes.
3. 3 Reduce heat to medium-low. Make a well in tomato mixture for each egg; pour 1 egg into each well. Cover; poach until whites are firm and yolks have thickened but are not hard, 2 1/2 to 5 minutes.

By Candice

Ingredients

• ✓ tomato paste
• butter
• olive oil
• onion
• celery
• garlic
• tomato sauce
• parmesan cheese
• fennel seed
• basil
• oregano
• salt
• white sugar
• black pepper
• bay leaf

Instructions

1. 1 Melt butter with oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion, celery, and garlic. Cook until vegetables are soft, 5 to 7 minutes.
2. 2 Stir tomato sauce and tomato paste into vegetable mixture until combined. Add Parmesan cheese, fennel, basil, oregano, salt, sugar, pepper, and bay leaf. Bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally, about 1 hour. Remove and discard bay leaf before using.

By BetterCookingForSingleFathers

Ingredients

• ✓ tomato paste
• olive oil
• garlic
• onion
• jalapeno pepper
• red bell pepper
• tomato
• paprika
• paprika
• salt
• pepper
• water
• saffron
• parsley
• egg

Instructions

1. 1 Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in the garlic, onion, and jalapeno; cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the bell pepper and tomatoes.
2. 2 Cook the vegetables until the tomatoes have broken down and released their juices, about 10 minutes. Stir in the sweet paprika, hot paprika, salt, and pepper and let the mixture simmer for 3 minutes. Add the tomato paste and water and mix well.
3. 3 When the vegetables have a sauce-like consistency, add the saffron and parsley. Crack the eggs on top of the sauce (as though you're making sunnyside-up eggs); cover the pan and let the eggs cook for 10 to 15 minutes or until the yolks reach your desired consistency.

By Hanna R

Ingredients

• ✓ tomato paste
• ghee
• garlic
• cumin seed
• ginger
• garam masala
• salt
• onion
• water
• spinach
• paneer
• cilantro
• garam masala

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

Ingredients

• ✓ tomato paste
• ground lamb
• onion
• garlic
• garam masala
• salt
• beef broth

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

Ingredients

• ✓ tomato paste
• green chili
• cilantro
• plain greek yogurt
• ginger
• garlic
• tikka masala
• red food coloring
• salt
• chicken breast
• cooking spray

Instructions

1. 1 Combine chilies, cilantro, yogurt, tomato paste, ginger paste, garlic paste, tikka masala, food coloring, and salt in a glass or ceramic bowl. Add chicken and marinate in the refrigerator for 2 hours, up to overnight.
2. 2 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a cookie sheet with aluminum foil and spray with cooking spray.
3. 3 Bake chicken in the preheated oven for 10 minutes; flip and spray with cooking spray. Continue to bake until chicken is no longer pink in the centers and juices run clear, 5 to 10 minutes more. Turn on the oven's broiler. Broil until browned, 3 to 5 minutes more.

By indomagic

Ingredients

• ✓ tomato paste
• yogurt
• lemon juice
• ginger
• garlic
• cumin
• coriander
• curry powder
• paprika
• chicken breast
• bamboo skewer
• butter

Instructions

1. 1 Mix yogurt, tomato paste, lemon juice, ginger, garlic, cumin, coriander, curry, and paprika together in a glass or ceramic bowl. Refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight.
2. 2 Add chicken to the marinade, cover, and refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
3. 3 Bring chicken to room temperature, 15 to 20 minutes. Skewer on bamboo skewers and place on a baking sheet.
4. 4 Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until chicken is no longer pink in the center, 20 to 35 minutes, drizzling with melted butter during the last 5 minutes of cooking.

By Melissa Banks

Ingredients

• ✓ tomato paste
• ghee
• red curry paste
• chicken breast
• onion
• garlic
• coconut milk
• heavy cream
• curry powder
• garam masala
• turmeric
• stevia-erythritol sweetener

Instructions

1. 1 Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot) and select Saute function. Allow pot to heat up, then add ghee, tomato paste, and curry paste. Cook and stir until paste starts to sizzle, about 3 minutes. Stir in chicken, onion, and garlic and saute for 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in coconut milk and cream until combined. Cancel Saute function.
2. 2 Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 7 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
3. 3 Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Stir in curry powder, garam masala, turmeric, and sweetener.

By thedailygourmet

Ingredients

• ✓ tomato paste
• canola oil
• onion
• garlic
• cumin seed
• lamb stew meat
• coriander
• salt
• garam masala
• turmeric
• red chile powder

Instructions

1. 1 Heat canola oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook and stir onion, garlic, and cumin seeds in hot oil until onion is browned, 10 to 15 minutes. Add lamb, tomato paste, coriander, salt, garam masala, turmeric, and red chile powder; stir to coat. Cover saucepan and simmer until meat is tender and no longer pink in the center, about 1 hour.

By mn

Ingredients

• ✓ tomato paste
• salt
• sugar
• garam masala
• cumin
• red pepper
• cilantro
• jalapeno pepper
• lemon juice
• coconut milk
• vegetable oil
• black mustard seed
• garlic
• shrimp
• cornstarch
• water

Instructions

1. 1 Whisk tomato paste, salt, sugar, garam masala, ground cumin seed, red pepper flakes, cilantro, jalapeño, lemon juice, and coconut milk together in a large bowl. Set aside.
2. 2 Heat oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. When oil is hot, add mustard seeds, and cook until they begin to pop. Immediately stir in garlic, and cook until garlic begins to brown.
3. 3 Add shrimp, and cook until opaque, about 2 minutes. Add coconut sauce to the wok and cook until sauce begins to simmer. Mix cornstarch and water together in a small bowl, and stir into sauce. Continue cooking until mixture thickens.

By DEBMCE4

Ingredients

• ✓ tomato paste
• vegetable oil
• cumin seed
• onion
• water
• chicken breast
• coconut milk
• brown sugar
• hot chile paste
• cayenne pepper
• turmeric
• salt
• pepper
• cilantro

Instructions

1. 1 Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add cumin seeds, and fry for a few minutes until they become fragrant and begin to pop. Stir in chopped onion, and cook until the onion has softened and turned translucent, 3 to 4 minutes.
2. 2 Stir together tomato paste and water, and pour into skillet. Stir in chicken, and cook until it has firmed and turned white, about 5 minutes. Add coconut milk, brown sugar, chile paste, cayenne pepper, turmeric, salt, and pepper.
3. 3 Bring mixture to a simmer, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and continue to simmer until the chicken is tender and no longer pink in the center, about 15 minutes. Sprinkle with chopped cilantro before serving.

By Ania

Ingredients

• ✓ tomato paste
• butter
• vegetable oil
• chicken thigh
• onion
• garlic
• curry paste
• curry powder
• tandoori masala
• garam masala
• green cardamom pod
• coconut milk
• yogurt
• salt

Instructions

1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
2. 2 Heat butter and vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in chicken, onion, and garlic. Cook and stir until onion has softened and turned translucent, about 10 minutes.
3. 3 Stir in tomato paste, curry paste, curry powder, tandoori masala, and garam masala until no lumps of tomato paste remain.
4. 4 Pour mixture into a slow cooker. Stir in cardamom pods, coconut milk, and yogurt; season with salt.
5. 5 Cook on High for 4 to 6 hours or Low for 6 to 8 hours, or until chicken is tender and sauce has reduced to the desired consistency. Remove and discard cardamom pods before serving.

By The Meal Planner

Ingredients

• ✓ tomato paste
• vegetable oil
• turmeric
• madras curry powder
• onion
• garlic
• chicken breast
• tomato
• russet potato
• carrot
• coconut milk
• chicken broth
• salt
• black pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Heat oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add curry powder and turmeric; cook, stirring constantly, for 4 to 5 minutes. Add onion and garlic; cook until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add chicken; cook until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 7 to 10 minutes.
2. 2 Add tomatoes, potatoes, carrot, coconut milk, and tomato paste. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook until potatoes and carrots are tender and soup is thick, about 1 hour. Add chicken broth if soup is too thick for your liking. Season with salt and pepper.

By GeorgiaGirl

Ingredients

• ✓ tomato paste
• chickpea
• vegetable oil
• onion
• garlic
• green cardamom
• red chile pepper
• coriander seed
• turmeric
• black mustard seed
• butternut squash
• carrot
• water
• cilantro

Instructions

1. 1 Place chickpeas in a large bowl and cover with cold water. Let soak, 8 hours to overnight.
2. 2 Drain and rinse chickpeas under running cold water. Place in a large pot, cover with several inches of water, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until chickpeas are soft, 60 to 75 minutes. Drain.
3. 3 When chickpeas are halfway done, heat oil in a large pot and cook onions until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add cardamom pods, chile peppers, coriander seeds, turmeric, and mustard seeds and toast for 1 minute. Mix in tomato paste.
4. 4 Stir butternut squash and carrots into the pot. Add enough water to cover vegetables halfway. Simmer over low heat, partially covered, until all the vegetables are soft, 25 to 35 minutes. Add more water if curry gets too dry.
5. 5 Mix in cooked chickpeas shortly before serving and heat until warm. Serve sprinkled with cilantro.

By MisterHealthy

Ingredients

• ✓ tomato paste
• lamb shoulder
• garam masala
• salt
• butter
• onion
• turmeric
• ginger
• garlic
• cayenne pepper
• water
• heavy cream
• honey
• cilantro

Instructions

1. 1 Season the lamb with garam masala and salt. Heat 1 tablespoon of butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Fry the lamb cubes until browned, stirring constantly. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
2. 2 Melt the remaining butter in the same skillet over medium heat. Add the onion; cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes.
3. 3 Stir in the turmeric, ginger, and garlic. Cook and stir for 1 minute. Stir in the cayenne and tomato paste until well blended, then stir in the water. Bring to a simmer and return lamb to the skillet. Simmer over low heat for about 20 minutes, or until lamb is tender.
4. 4 Stir in the cream and honey. Transfer to a serving dish and garnish with cilantro.

By Trynewfood

Ingredients

• ✓ tomato paste
• chicken breast
• heavy cream
• lemon juice
• ginger root
• cumin
• black pepper
• cinnamon
• salt
• cayenne pepper
• olive oil
• onion
• jalapeno pepper
• garlic
• tomato sauce

Instructions

1. 1 Combine cut chicken, 1 cup heavy cream, lemon juice, ginger, cumin, pepper, cinnamon, salt, and cayenne pepper in a bowl and allow to marinate in the refrigerator for 1 hour or more.
2. 2 When chicken is marinated to your liking, heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large pan over medium heat; sauté onion, jalapeno, and garlic until softened, about 5 minutes. Add tomato sauce and tomato paste and bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer.
3. 3 Heat remaining oil in another skillet over medium to medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook and stir until browned and no longer pink in the center, 7 to 10 minutes. Add more heavy cream as desired to obtain a light red sauce mixture. Stir and let simmer until flavors have melded, 10 to 15 minutes. Serve.

By Jessica Higley

Ingredients

• ✓ tomato paste
• chicken breast
• coconut milk
• onion
• garlic
• ginger
• cumin
• turmeric
• garam masala
• coriander
• curry powder
• bay leaf
• cinnamon stick
• salt
• black pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Add chicken, coconut milk, onions, tomato paste, garlic, ginger, cumin, turmeric, garam masala, coriander, curry powder, bay leaves, cinnamon stick, salt, and pepper to a slow cooker.
2. 2 Cook on High until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 2 to 3 hours. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Remove and discard the bay leaves and cinnamon stick.

By Juliajewelia

Ingredients

• ✓ tomato paste
• vegetable oil
• ghee
• cumin seed
• onion
• garlic
• ginger root
• water
• tomato
• serrano pepper
• garam masala
• turmeric
• salt
• chicken leg
• cilantro

Instructions

1. 1 Heat oil and ghee in a large pot over medium heat. Cook cumin seeds in hot oil-ghee mixture until seeds begin to change color.
2. 2 Stir in onion; cook and stir until onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and ginger; continue cooking until onions are browned, about 5 minutes more.
3. 3 Mix in water, tomato, serrano pepper, tomato paste, garam masala, turmeric, and salt; simmer for 5 minutes. Lay chicken into sauce; mix gently to coat. Cover, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook until chicken is no longer pink near the bone, about 40 minutes. Garnish with cilantro to serve.

By _ Chatterjee

Ingredients

• ✓ tomato paste
• olive oil
• onion
• garlic
• curry powder
• cinnamon
• paprika
• bay leaf
• ginger
• white sugar
• salt
• chicken breast
• yogurt
• coconut milk
• lemon
• cayenne pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté onion until lightly browned.
2. 2 Stir in garlic, curry powder, cinnamon, paprika, bay leaf, ginger, sugar, and salt. Continue stirring for 2 minutes.
3. 3 Add chicken pieces, tomato paste, yogurt, and coconut milk. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 20 to 25 minutes.
4. 4 Remove bay leaf, and stir in lemon juice and cayenne pepper. Simmer 5 more minutes.
5. 5 Serve hot and enjoy!

By Amanda Fetters

Ingredients

• ✓ tomato paste
• heavy cream
• paneer
• baby spinach
• water
• ginger
• onion powder
• red chile powder
• cinnamon
• cumin seed
• garlic powder
• black pepper
• salt
• clove
• garlic
• onion
• vegetable oil

Instructions

1. 1 Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook and stir until lightly browned, about 8 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low; stir in cloves, salt, pepper, garlic powder, cumin seeds, cinnamon, red chile powder, onion powder, and ground ginger. Cook until fragrant, 3 to 4 minutes.
2. 2 Stir water and tomato paste into the pot. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to low and simmer until flavors combine, about 10 minutes. Stir spinach into the pot; simmer, covered, until wilted, about 10 minutes. Uncover and cook until liquid evaporates and oil separates, 3 to 5 minutes.
3. 3 Transfer spinach mixture carefully to a blender. Cover and hold lid down with an oven mitt; puree until smooth.
4. 4 Pour spinach puree back into the pot. Stir in paneer and heavy cream. Cover and simmer over medium heat until paneer is heated through, 5 to 7 minutes.

By maliland

Ingredients

• ✓ tomato paste
• vegetable oil
• cumin seed
• green chile pepper
• ginger
• garlic
• onion
• sugar
• tomato
• turmeric
• coriander
• red chile powder
• jackfruit
• garam masala
• salt
• cilantro

Instructions

1. 1 Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Cook and stir cumin seeds until they sizzle, about 30 seconds. Stir in green chile peppers, ginger, and garlic; cook for 2 to 3 minutes. Add onion and sugar; cook and stir until onion is almost browned, 5 to 10 minutes.
2. 2 Stir tomatoes, tomato paste, turmeric, coriander, and red chile powder into the saucepan. Cook until flavors combine, about 15 minutes.
3. 3 Transfer onion and tomato mixture to a food processor; process into a smooth paste.
4. 4 Pour paste back into the saucepan. Add jackfruit; cook until tender, about 10 minutes. Stir in garam masala and salt. Serve garnished with cilantro.

By Sunaina

Ingredients

• ✓ tomato paste
• coconut milk
• water
• clove
• green cardamom pod
• cinnamon stick
• onion
• pandan leaf
• curry leaf
• vegetable oil
• cayenne pepper
• curry powder
• black pepper
• salt
• white vinegar
• ginger root
• garlic
• beef stew meat

Instructions

1. 1 Rinse the beef and pat dry. Crush the garlic cloves into a paste and combine it with the crushed ginger. Add the vinegar, salt, pepper, roasted curry powder, and cayenne. Mix in the beef cubes and toss to coat. Set aside for 30 minutes.
2. 2 Heat the oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the curry leaves and pandan strips. Stir in the onions. Cook, stirring frequently, until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes.
3. 3 Mix in the beef cubes and cook until browned on all sides, about 10 minutes. Stir in the cinnamon stick, cardamom pods, and cloves. Add the tomato paste and water and mix well.
4. 4 Simmer, covered, on low heat for 1 1/2 hours or until the meat is tender. Check the curry every half hour; you may need to add more water (up to 1 cup) if the curry is too dry and is sticking to the pan.
5. 5 Add the coconut milk and heat through. Taste and adjust the seasonings before serving.

By Rob Murney

Ingredients

• ✓ tomato paste
• coconut milk
• curry powder
• water
• garlic
• ginger root
• cinnamon stick
• clove
• green cardamom pod
• curry leaf
• green chile pepper
• red onion
• coconut oil
• tamarind juice
• black pepper
• salt
• white vinegar
• curry powder
• chicken breast

Instructions

1. 1 Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces. Combine 1/4 cup curry powder, vinegar, salt, black pepper, and tamarind juice in a glass or ceramic bowl. Add chicken; toss to coat.
2. 2 Heat coconut oil in a wok or skillet over medium heat. Add sliced onion, green chiles, curry leaves, cardamom pods, cloves, cinnamon stick, and ginger; cook until onion softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low; continue cooking and stirring until onion is very tender and dark brown, 15 to 20 minutes more. Stir in garlic; cook 1 minute more.
3. 3 Add chicken mixture, water, and tomato paste; stir and simmer until chicken is cooked through, about 10 minutes. Add 3 tablespoons roasted curry powder; stir until evenly dispersed.
4. 4 Gradually stir in coconut milk; simmer 2 to 3 minutes. (Do not overheat or coconut milk may curdle.)

By Sriyani

Ingredients

• ✓ tomato paste
• cayenne pepper
• lemon
• pineapple
• pea
• chickpea
• greek yogurt
• coconut milk
• olive oil
• bay leaf
• garlic
• onion
• turmeric
• ginger
• cinnamon
• paprika
• curry powder
• pepper
• salt
• chicken thigh

Instructions

1. 1 Season cubed chicken with salt and pepper and set aside.
2. 2 Preheat a large dry skillet over medium heat. Add curry powder and toast until lightly browned and fragrant, stirring constantly, 2 to 3 minutes. Add paprika, cinnamon, ginger, and turmeric and roast, stirring constantly, for 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in onion, garlic, and bay leaf. Pour in olive oil and mix to combine.
3. 3 Mix chicken, coconut milk, yogurt, tomato paste, salt, and pepper into the spices in the skillet. Stir well to combine. Mix in chickpeas, peas, and pineapple. Bring mixture to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 20 to 25 minutes. Remove bay leaf and stir in lemon juice and cayenne pepper. Simmer for 5 more minutes. Taste and adjust the seasoning to your liking.

By lisarocks

Ingredients

• ✓ tomato paste
• lime
• cilantro
• green onion
• cashew
• water
• chicken broth
• ginger root
• garlic
• onion
• butter
• vegetable oil
• chicken thigh
• turmeric
• cayenne pepper
• coriander
• cumin
• garam masala
• paprika
• kosher salt

Instructions

1. 1 Mix salt, paprika, garam masala, cumin, coriander, cayenne, and turmeric together in a small bowl. Set spice mix aside.
2. 2 Cut one chicken thigh in half lengthwise along the crease. Halve the thicker portion to end up with three 2-inch pieces. Repeat with the remaining chicken thighs.
3. 3 Transfer chicken to a bowl. Add oil and about 1/2 of the spice blend; mix thoroughly. Cover with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator for 4 to 12 hours.
4. 4 When ready to cook, heat 1 tablespoon butter in a large pan over high heat until melted and golden brown. Add chicken in a single layer and cook until browned, 4 to 5 minutes per side. Return chicken and any accumulated juices to the bowl.
5. 5 Heat remaining butter in the same pan over medium-high heat. Add onion, garlic, tomato paste, ginger, and the remaining spice blend. Cook and stir until fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes. Pour in chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Add chicken and any accumulated juices.
6. 6 Combine water and cashews in a blender; blend on high speed until very smooth, then stir into the pan. Reduce the heat to medium and simmer until flavors blend, 15 to 20 minutes. Stir in green onions and cilantro; taste for seasoning. Squeeze in lime juice.

By John Mitzewich

Ingredients

• ✓ tomato paste
• butter
• milk
• black pepper
• salt
• turmeric
• garam masala
• cayenne pepper
• ground ginger
• cumin
• red chile pepper
• curry powder
• quinoa
• green lentil
• water
• vegetable broth
• garlic
• carrot
• mushroom
• onion
• olive oil

Instructions

1. 1 Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir onion in hot oil until translucent, about 3 minutes. Mix in mushrooms, carrots, and garlic; cook until flavors combine, about 2 minutes.
2. 2 Stir vegetable broth, water, lentils, quinoa, tomato paste, curry powder, chili powder, cumin, ginger, cayenne pepper, garam masala, turmeric, salt, and pepper into the saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low and cover; let simmer until vegetables are cooked through, about 40 minutes.
3. 3 Stir in milk and butter. Replace the lid and cook until lentils are tender, about 5 minutes.

By Alisan

Ingredients

• ✓ tomato paste
• black pepper
• salt
• bay leaf
• wine vinegar
• chicken broth
• tomato
• potato
• chicken thigh
• ginger
• garlic
• olive oil
• onion
• cayenne pepper
• paprika
• cumin
• clove
• coriander
• cinnamon
• cardamom
• turmeric

Instructions

1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
2. 2 Toast turmeric, cardamom, cinnamon, coriander, cloves, cumin, paprika, and cayenne pepper in a Dutch oven or large pot over medium-low heat until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Stir spices constantly as they toast to ensure they do not burn.
3. 3 Stir in onion, olive oil, garlic, and ginger. Increase heat to medium; cook and stir until onion is softened, about 5 minutes.
4. 4 Stir in tomato paste until no lumps of paste remain. Add chicken, potatoes, tomatoes, broth, wine vinegar, and bay leaf.
5. 5 Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low. Cover and simmer until potatoes are tender and chicken is no longer pink in the center, about 15 minutes. Uncover and continue cooking until sauce thickens slightly, about 5 minutes more. Season with salt, black pepper, and additional cayenne pepper.

By Keith Dallmer

Ingredients

• ✓ tomato paste
• heavy cream
• paneer
• honey
• tomato sauce
• turmeric
• mustard seed
• cardamom pod
• curry leaf
• ginger root
• red chile pepper
• garlic
• onion
• butter
• spinach
• black pepper
• salt
• garam masala
• coriander
• cumin
• olive oil
• chicken thigh

Instructions

1. 1 Drizzle chicken with 1 tablespoon olive oil. Season with 1 teaspoon cumin, 1 teaspoon coriander, 1 teaspoon garam masala, salt, and pepper.
2. 2 Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook and stir until nicely browned and cooked through, about 10 minutes. Remove from the skillet.
3. 3 Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a separate pan over medium heat. Add spinach and season with salt; cook, covered, until spinach is wilted, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
4. 4 Melt butter in the same skillet used for chicken over medium-high heat. Saute onion and a pinch of salt in the hot pan until onion has softened, stirring to pick up browned bits left from the chicken, 5 to 7 minutes. Add garlic, chile peppers, and ginger; cook for 1 to 2 minutes, adding olive oil if necessary.
5. 5 Add curry leaves, cardamom pods, mustard seed, and turmeric; cook and stir for 30 seconds. Stir in tomato paste and continue to cook, 1 to 2 minutes. Add tomato sauce, honey, and sauteed spinach; reduce heat to low.
6. 6 Blend sauce mixture in the skillet using an immersion blender until smooth. Continue to let simmer, 10 to 20 minutes.
7. 7 Remove from heat. Add chicken and stir in paneer and heavy cream.

By Ryan Feagin