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Gkai Kamin

Gkai Kamin

4.5

Prep
Cook
Total

Instructions

  1. 1 Cut roots and leafy tops off lemon grass stalks. In a mortar and pestle, pound lemongrass, salt, garlic, turmeric, and pepper into a fine paste.
  2. 2 Cut open chicken lengthwise. Separate into 2 pieces, and rinse well. Rub chicken with mixed spice paste. Marinate in refrigerator for 4 hours or overnight.
  3. 3 Grill over moderate heat for 10 to 15 minutes, or until well done and evenly brown. Serve hot.

By Richard Tebaldi

Thai-Style Tilapia

Thai-Style Tilapia

4.4

Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a food processor or blender, combine the coconut milk, almonds, onion, ginger, turmeric, lemon grass, and 1/4 teaspoon of salt. Process until smooth.
  2. 2 Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Season the fish fillets with salt and pepper on both sides, then place them skin-side up in the skillet. Pour the pureed sauce over the fish. Use a spatula to coat the fish evenly with the sauce. Sprinkle with red pepper flakes.
  3. 3 Reduce heat to medium, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes, until the puree is thickened and fish flakes easily with a fork.

By Danna Glore

Barbequed Thai Style Chicken

Barbequed Thai Style Chicken

4.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
30 min
Total
255 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Cut cilantro roots off at the stem, and mince thoroughly. Set aside a few leaves for garnish. In a blender or food processor, combine cilantro roots and leaves, garlic, chile peppers, turmeric, curry powder, sugar, and salt. Process to a coarse paste. Pour in fish sauce, and blend until smooth.
  2. 2 Place chicken in a large shallow dish. Rub with the cilantro paste. Cover, and marinate in the refrigerator at least 3 hours, or overnight.
  3. 3 Preheat grill for high heat.
  4. 4 Lightly oil the grill grate. Place chicken on the prepared grill, and brush liberally with coconut milk. Grill chicken 8 to 15 minutes on each side, depending on the size of the pieces. Turn only once, and baste occasionally with coconut cream. Cook until browned and tender, and juices run clear.

By Skye

How to Make Beef Satay

How to Make Beef Satay

4.8

Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Total
150 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Whisk together brown sugar, fish sauce, garlic, onion, oil, soy sauce, coriander, ginger, cumin, turmeric, and cayenne pepper in a mixing bowl until smooth.
  2. 2 Bruise lemongrass by hitting it lightly several times with the back of a large chef's knife; mince lemongrass and add to marinade.
  3. 3 Cut beef sirloin into strips about 2 1/2-inches long and 1/8 inch-thick. Stir beef into marinade until beef is completely coated, about 1 minute. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator for 2 to 4 hours.
  4. 4 Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat. Lightly oil the grate.
  5. 5 Remove beef from marinade and shake off excess marinade. Thread 1/4 of the meat onto each metal skewer. Discard remaining marinade.
  6. 6 Arrange skewers on the preheated grill; cook until meat stops sticking to the grill, 1 to 2 minutes. Flip skewers and continue cooking until meat is well browned and shows grill marks, 2 to 2 1/2 minutes. Flip skewers once more; cook until meat is still slightly pink, about 2 minutes. Transfer skewers to a platter; let rest for 2 minutes before serving.

By John Mitzewich

Thai-Dipped Beef Tri Tip

Thai-Dipped Beef Tri Tip

4.9

Prep
15 min
Cook
35 min
Total
190 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place lemongrass (bruised and chopped—see Chef's Notes), fish sauce, brown sugar, rice wine vinegar, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, onion, vegetable oil, coriander, cumin, turmeric, and cayenne pepper in a large mixing bowl; whisk until thoroughly mixed.
  2. 2 Poke both sides of tri-tip roast numerous times with the tines of a fork to allow marinade to penetrate into the roast; add to marinade and toss to coat. Cover bowl with plastic wrap; refrigerate 2 to 12 hours, occasionally flipping roast and poking it more with a fork.
  3. 3 Remove roast from marinade, allowing excess to drip off; place on a paper-towel-lined tray to drain briefly. Reserve marinade.
  4. 4 Preheat an outdoor grill to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C), indirect heat, and lightly oil the grate.
  5. 5 Cook on the preheated grill over indirect heat, covered, basting with marinade and turning occasionally, 35 to 45 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 130 to 135 degrees F (54 degrees C). Transfer roast to a cutting board; rest before slicing, at least 20 minutes.
  6. 6 Heat any remaining marinade in a saucepan to a boil; simmer 1 or 2 minutes. Serve sauce with roast.

By John Mitzewich

Thai Grilled Chicken with Sweet Chile Dipping Sauce

Thai Grilled Chicken with Sweet Chile Dipping Sauce

4.6

Prep
15 min
Cook
30 min
Total
1485 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a shallow dish, mix together the coconut milk, fish sauce, 2 tablespoons minced garlic, cilantro, turmeric, curry powder, and white pepper. Add chicken, and turn to coat. Cover, and refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight.
  2. 2 Preheat grill for high heat.
  3. 3 In a saucepan, combine vinegar, water, sugar, 1 teaspoon minced garlic, bird's eye chile, and salt; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, and simmer until liquid is reduced, about 5 minutes. Stir sauce from time to time. Remove from heat and allow to cool before use.
  4. 4 Lightly oil grill grate. Discard marinade, and place chicken on the grill. Cook for 10 minutes per side, or until slightly charred and juices run clear. Brush with sauce before serving. Serve remaining sauce on the side for dipping.

By Michelle Chen

Thai Beef Curry

Thai Beef Curry

5.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat peanut oil over medium heat in a large wok until it sizzles. Add onion and green and red bell peppers. Stir-fry until tender, 5 to 7 minute. Transfer to a bowl.
  2. 2 Pour coconut milk into the wok. Reduce heat to low and simmer 3 to 5 minutes. Add lime juice, fish sauce, curry paste, sugar, soy sauce, peanut sauce, Worcestershire, turmeric, garlic salt, curry powder, garam masala, and chile-garlic sauce. Stir to combine and adjust to taste.
  3. 3 Increase heat to medium; stir steak and vegetable mixture into the wok. Cook until mixture has thickened and reduced and steak is firm and hot in the center, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat and top with peanuts.

By Betty McCommon

Coconut Chicken Curry

Coconut Chicken Curry

4.1

Prep
15 min
Cook
45 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine curry powder, cinnamon, cumin, turmeric, coriander, nutmeg, paprika, cayenne pepper, black pepper, cloves, allspice, and bay leaves in a large skillet. Cook over medium heat for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, allowing the oils in the spices to activate. Pour olive oil into the skillet and add onion. Cook and stir until lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Stir in garlic, ginger, sugar, and salt; cook and stir for 5 minutes.
  2. 2 Add chicken pieces, coconut milk, yogurt, and butter to the skillet. Bring to a boil, slightly reduce heat, and simmer until sauce reduces to desired thickness, about 30 minutes.
  3. 3 Remove and discard bay leaves. Stir in lime juice and serve with lime wedges on the side.

By Matthieu Duquette

Vegan Butternut Curry

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

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

Mexican Thai Fusion Chicken

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

The Best and Easiest Spaghetti

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

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

Yellow Fever Bread

Yellow Fever Bread

4.0

Prep
25 min
Cook
45 min
Total
430 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a small bowl, dissolve yeast and sugar in warm water. Let stand until creamy, about 10 minutes.
  2. 2 In a separate bowl, sift together 4 1/2 cups flour, salt, curry powder and turmeric. Make a well in the center of flour mixture. Pour in yeast mixture and 1/2 cup clarified butter. Stir in the remaining 4 cups flour, 1/2 cup at a time, until a stiff dough is formed. When the dough has pulled together, turn it out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, about 8 minutes.
  3. 3 Grease a bowl with remaining clarified butter, place the dough in the bowl and turn to coat with butter. Cover with a damp cloth and let rise in a warm place until doubled in volume, about 4 hours.
  4. 4 After 4 hours punch dough down, flip over and let rise for 2 more hours.
  5. 5 Deflate the dough and turn it out onto a lightly floured surface. Divide the dough into two equal pieces and form into loaves. Place the loaves into two lightly greased 9x5 inch loaf pans. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  6. 6 Bake dough in preheated oven for 45 to 60 minutes, until loaves are golden brown and sound hollow when tapped.

By John

Korean Barbecue Short Ribs Teriyaki

Korean Barbecue Short Ribs Teriyaki

4.3

Prep
10 min
Cook
5 min
Total
255 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine soy sauce, sake, mirin, brown sugar, ginger, green onions, and turmeric in a large mixing bowl and whisk until combined. Add the short ribs and toss until thoroughly and evenly coated.
  2. 2 Cover with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator for 4 to 12 hours, tossing occasionally.
  3. 3 Preheat a charcoal grill for high heat.
  4. 4 Remove meat from the refrigerator. Grill over very hot charcoal until slightly caramelized and just cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Any excess marinade can be used to baste the meat while it's grilling. Flip meat after basting to allow to caramelize, about 1 minute more per side.
  5. 5 Serve immediately, spooning or brushing on any accumulated juices from the plate.

By John Mitzewich

Mom's Baked Chicken Wings

Mom's Baked Chicken Wings

4.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
100 min
Total
115 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  2. 2 Mix lemon juice, soy sauce, olive oil, garlic, seasoned salt, paprika, and turmeric together in a bowl. Add chicken wings; thoroughly massage marinade into the chicken. Transfer chicken and marinade into a 14x8-inch aluminum baking container. Season with garlic salt. Cover the pan with aluminum foil.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven for 50 minutes. Remove the foil and continue baking until crisp and no longer pink in the centers, about 50 minutes more.

By Giygas

Healthy Turmeric Chicken Stew

Healthy Turmeric Chicken Stew

4.1

Prep
20 min
Cook
30 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook and stir until no longer pink in the center, about 5 minutes. Add sweet potatoes and onion; cook and stir until onion is translucent, 2 to 3 minutes. Add eggplant, garlic, ginger, and turmeric; cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  2. 2 Pour in broth and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer, stirring occasionally and adding more broth if necessary, until vegetables are tender and stew has thickened, about 20 minutes.

By Stephanie

Simmered Stovetop Pork Chops

Simmered Stovetop Pork Chops

3.5

Prep
5 min
Cook
65 min
Total
70 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Brown pork chops in the hot oil on both sides, 5 to 7 minutes total.
  2. 2 Mix water, wine, soy sauce, ginger, paprika, turmeric, salt, and pepper together in a container. Pour mixture over pork chops; it's okay if chops are not completely covered with the liquid.
  3. 3 Cover the skillet with a lid or aluminum foil, leaving a gap for steam to escape, and simmer, without flipping, just until there is no liquid remaining and chops are no longer pink in the centers, 1 to 1 1/2 hours. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).

By CookingMama14

Pakorae

Pakorae

4.3

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a medium bowl, mix together the besan, water, salt, chili powder, turmeric, cumin, coriander seeds, onion, and jalapeno pepper until it forms a smooth mixture with no flour lumps.
  2. 2 Heat the oil in a deep skillet over medium-high heat. When the oil is sizzling hot, drop dough by tablespoonfuls, and fry until golden brown on each side. Drain on paper towels, and serve hot with ketchup or chili sauce for dipping.

By Natasha

Root Veggie Bake

Root Veggie Bake

5.0

Prep
20 min
Cook
40 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
  2. 2 Combine red onions, carrots, sweet potatoes, and rutabaga in a large bowl. Pour in olive oil and butter. Add curry powder, turmeric, salt, and cumin; toss until thoroughly coated. Transfer to a large baking dish.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven, uncovered, until almost tender, 20 to 30 minutes. Toss. Continue baking until vegetables are fork-tender, 20 to 30 minutes more.

By canadian-brit

Pasta with Ricotta and Turmeric

Pasta with Ricotta and Turmeric

3.8

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook fusilloni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 10 minutes.
  2. 2 Whisk ricotta, grated Grana padano, turmeric, and black pepper together in a bowl. Stir in enough pasta water to give the sauce a creamy consistency.
  3. 3 Drain the pasta, reserving a bit more pasta water. Fold the pasta into the sauce, adding a bit of pasta water if necessary. Season with salt.

By Buckwheat Queen

Stuffed Butternut Squash

Stuffed Butternut Squash

4.2

Prep
30 min
Cook
85 min
Total
115 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (205 degrees C). Place squash in a baking dish with one inch of water, and cover with foil.
  2. 2 Bake squash in the preheated oven for 1 hour, or until flesh is fork-tender. Keep warm.
  3. 3 In a saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add rice and stir. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes.
  4. 4 Meanwhile, place Brussels sprouts, carrots, and garbanzo beans in a skillet over medium high heat. Stir together soy milk, tamari, turmeric, and garlic, and add to the skillet, tossing to coat. Cover, and simmer for 20 minutes, or until tender. Add a small amount of water or more soy-tamari mixture, as needed, to prevent drying out. Combine rice with vegetable mixture, and scoop into squash. Serve with additional tamari and season to taste. Enjoy!

By BMARYV

Macaroni and Cheese for One

Macaroni and Cheese for One

4.4

Prep
5 min
Cook
15 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook macaroni in boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes.
  2. 2 Meanwhile, melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in flour until mixture is smooth. Slowly pour in half-and-half while whisking. Continue whisking sauce until slightly thickened, about 3 minutes. Add Cheddar cheese, salt, Worcestershire sauce, mustard powder, pepper, and turmeric; stir to combine.
  3. 3 Drain macaroni and add to cheese sauce. Stir until evenly coated.

By thedailygourmet

Immune-Boosting Broccoli and Turmeric Soup for the Instant Pot

Immune-Boosting Broccoli and Turmeric Soup for the Instant Pot

4.0

Prep
25 min
Cook
30 min
Total
65 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Remove broccoli florets from stems and set aside. Trim leaves and set aside. Cut away and discard the tough outer portion of the stems. Dice the remaining cores.
  2. 2 Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot), add oil, and select Saute function. Add onion, carrot, bell pepper, garlic, and ginger; saute until fragrant, 3 to 5 minutes. Add broccoli stems and leaves; saute for 1 more minute. Stir in broccoli florets. Add turmeric and cracked pepper; stir until vegetables are coated. Turn off Saute function and add broth.
  3. 3 Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 15 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
  4. 4 Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, for 10 minutes. Release any remaining pressure carefully using the quick-release method. Unlock and remove the lid and stir.
  5. 5 Puree soup with an immersion blender until creamy. Stir in yogurt and serve, or cool and freeze.

By Buckwheat Queen

Three Pepper Pilaf

Three Pepper Pilaf

4.0

Prep
Cook
Total

Instructions

  1. 1 In a large pot, boil chicken pieces in chicken stock, adding onion and garlic to stock before boiling. When chicken is cooked through, remove from stock and set aside. Add turmeric and stir in, then set stock aside.
  2. 2 In a large skillet, heat oil. Add mushrooms and saute for 1 minute. Add rice, stir for 2 minutes, then add stock. Let all simmer gently for 20 minutes. In the meantime, skin and slice tomatoes and add to pilaf mixture. Cut cooked chicken into bite size pieces and add to the skillet, along with the red, green and yellow bell peppers. Stir all together and simmer over low heat, stirring, until all liquid is absorbed and rice is separate and fluffy.

By Daphne Keble

Curried Sweet Potato Mash

Curried Sweet Potato Mash

3.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat butter and olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; stir in onion and garlic. Reduce heat to low and saute until onions are soft and clear but not toasted, 10 to 15 minutes.
  2. 2 Pierce potatoes with a fork. Microwave 3 at a time on high power until tender, but not overdone, 5 to 6 minutes.
  3. 3 Mash and mix sweet potatoes with onion-garlic mixture, ginger, creme fraiche, curry powder, turmeric, and pepper until well combined.

By BeachMom65

Barbecued Roast Beef on a Bun

Barbecued Roast Beef on a Bun

5.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
1000 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Mix salt, sugar, pepper, and cayenne for dry rub together and coat beef well on both sides.
  2. 2 Place on a rack set on a sheet pan and refrigerate, uncovered, for 12 to 24 hours, flipping over halfway through.
  3. 3 Mix barbecue sauce, vinegar, mustard, turmeric, and garlic together for wet rub and reserve.
  4. 4 Transfer beef to a dish and pour 1/2 of the wet rub over top. Use two forks to poke the surface all over for about 1 minute. Turn beef over and repeat with remaining wet rub. Spoon any excess on the bottom over the top.
  5. 5 Cover and refrigerate for 4 to 12 hours.
  6. 6 Preheat a charcoal grill until the briquettes turn white and ashy. Remove meat from the refrigerator, uncover, and scrape off excess wet rub.
  7. 7 Grill over hot charcoal until blackened and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of the meat reads 120 to 125 degrees F (49 to 52 degrees C), 7 to 10 minutes per side, or to desired doneness. Remove to a foil-lined plate, and quickly wrap up tightly in foil.
  8. 8 Let rest for at least 15 minutes, during which time the meat will finish cooking, and end up close to medium-rare.
  9. 9 Slice very thinly, toss in the meat drippings and juices left in the foil, and serve on buns.

By John Mitzewich

Ginger Beef

Ginger Beef

4.1

Prep
30 min
Cook
90 min
Total
135 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a large bowl, mix onions, garlic, ginger, turmeric, dried chile pepper, and salt. Place flank steak in the mixture, and toss to coat. Cover, and place in the refrigerator at least 15 minutes.
  2. 2 Heat oil in a Dutch oven over medium high heat, and stir in onion and steak mixture. Cook and stir until steak is lightly browned. Mix in tomatoes, and cook over high heat about 10 minutes.
  3. 3 Mix onion soup into the Dutch oven. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 1 hour, until meat is tender.
  4. 4 Place rice and water in a medium saucepan, and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 20 minutes. Serve the steak mixture over the cooked rice.

By Jennie

Air Fryer Pretzel-Crusted Chicken Tenders

Air Fryer Pretzel-Crusted Chicken Tenders

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat an air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C), if recommended by manufacturer.
  2. 2 Combine flour, turmeric, black pepper, and mustard powder in a large resealable plastic bag. Seal the bag and shake until the dry ingredients are well mixed.
  3. 3 Spread crushed pretzels on a plate, and line a second plate with parchment paper.
  4. 4 Pat chicken tenders dry with paper towels and add to the bag of seasoned flour. Re-seal the bag, and toss the tenders until lightly coated.
  5. 5 Keeping your non-dominant hand dry, dip each tender into the egg, shake off excess, then set on the crushed pretzels, using your dry hand to toss pretzels onto the top. Lightly press the crushed pretzels into each tender.
  6. 6 Place each pretzel-coated tender on the parchment-lined plate. Spray both sides with olive oil cooking spray. Add chicken tenders to the preheated air fryer in a single layer.
  7. 7 Air fry for 5 to 6 minutes. Using tongs, carefully turn tenders and air fry until chicken is no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, 5 to 6 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Serve immediately.

By Bibi

Lentil and Chicken Sausage Stew

Lentil and Chicken Sausage Stew

4.0

Prep
20 min
Cook
50 min
Total
75 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring water to a boil in a medium pot. Add lentils to the boiling water, then reduce heat to a simmer. Cover and let cook until soft, 25 to 30 minutes.
  2. 2 Puree the lentils into a thick paste using a food processor or blender.
  3. 3 Heat olive oil in large pot over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic; cook and stir, 1 to 2 minutes. Add 1/4 cup chicken broth and continue to cook until the onion starts to soften, 1 to 2 minutes more.
  4. 4 Add turmeric, cumin, chili powder, and red pepper flakes to the broth and stir until the liquid is very orange. Stir in tomatoes and another 1/2 cup of broth. Cover and cook, 3 to 4 minutes.
  5. 5 Add remaining broth. Gradually stir lentil puree, a little at a time, until it is all mixed in. The mixture should be thick and creamy. Stir in chicken sausage. Cover the pot, reduce heat to low, and cook, checking and stirring occasionally, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from heat, let cool for 2 minutes, then serve warm.

By musicfood