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- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 15 min
- Total
- 25 min
Instructions
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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.
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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
- Prep
- 15 min
- Cook
- 15 min
- Total
- 30 min
Instructions
-
1
Cut each okra pod vertically into 4 long pieces. Place in a bowl with chickpea flour, ginger paste, lemon juice, chile powder, turmeric, asafetida, carom seeds, and salt; toss to coat.
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2
Heat 2 inches oil in a deep saucepan over medium heat. Lower okra carefully into the hot oil in batches. Fry until golden brown and crispy, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Repeat with remaining okra.
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3
Serve sprinkled with chaat masala.
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 20 min
- Total
- 30 min
Instructions
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1
Season prawns with sea salt.
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2
Grind coconut, chile peppers, coriander seeds, garlic, and peppercorns together using a mortar and pestle until masala is evenly orange.
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3
Heat oil in a pot over medium heat; cook and stir onion until softened and lightly browned, 5 to 10 minutes. Mix masala and turmeric into onion; cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add enough water to make a substantial and smooth gravy.
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4
Bring gravy to a boil; add prawns and okra and cook until prawns are cooked through and okra is tender, about 10 minutes. Stir kokum into prawn mixture and return to a boil. Remove pot from heat and let stand.
Brinjal (Eggplant) in Coconut Milk
- Prep
- 15 min
- Cook
- 17 min
- Total
- 35 min
Instructions
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1
Season brinjal with 1/4 teaspoon chile powder, 1/8 teaspoon turmeric powder, and salt; set aside until flavors to set, 3 to 4 minutes.
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2
Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium heat; cook and stir brinjal until lightly browned and tender, about 10 minutes. Remove skillet from heat.
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3
Combine coconut milk, reserved tamarind juice, 1 1/2 tablespoons chile powder, coriander powder, 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder in a saucepan; heat over medium heat until flavors have combined, 5 to 10 minutes. Add cooked brinjal and mix well.
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4
Heat 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a separate skillet over medium heat; add mustard seed, curry leaves, and dried chile peppers. Cook and stir until fragrant and toasted, 2 to 3 minutes. Pour oil mixture over brinjal.
Indian-Style "Chettinad" Chicken
- Prep
- 5 min
- Cook
- 20 min
- Total
- 40 min
Instructions
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1
Combine chicken thighs, turmeric, cumin, chile powder, and salt in a large bowl; mix until thoroughly coated. Cover with plastic wrap and let marinate in the refrigerator, about 15 minutes.
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2
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion, chile peppers, split pigeon peas, and fenugreek seeds; cook and stir until fragrant, about 3 minutes. Add chicken; cook until browned, about 5 minutes per side. Reduce heat and stir in water. Scrape up browned bits from the bottom of the skillet and simmer until flavors combine, about 7 minutes.
Chole (Vegetarian Indian Chickpeas)
- Prep
- 15 min
- Cook
- 25 min
- Total
- 40 min
Instructions
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1
Heat oil in a medium pot over medium-high heat. Sauté onion until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add garlic, ginger, and star anise. Continue to sauté until just fragrant. Add chickpeas, tomato sauce, water, chile powder, garam masala, salt, cumin, coriander, turmeric, and clove. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, covered, until chickpeas start to soften, 5 to 7 minutes.
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2
Mash some chickpeas directly in the pot to give sauce a chunkier consistency. Cover and continue simmering, stirring occasionally, until flavors come together, about 15 minutes. Remove star anise and clove before serving.
South Indian Potato-Okra Curry (Bhindi Curry)
- Prep
- 20 min
- Cook
- 20 min
- Total
- 40 min
Instructions
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1
Rinse okra and let dry completely before cutting into 1/4-inch thick wheel-shaped rounds, at least 10 minutes.
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2
While okra is drying, heat 1 tablespoon oil in a skillet over medium-high heat in a skillet. Fry potatoes in the hot oil until nearly browned, 5 to 7 minutes. Set aside.
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3
Heat remaining oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add cumin seeds and cook until beginning to brown, about 30 seconds. Add mustard seeds; cook until they start to pop, 15 to 30 seconds. Add curry leaves, followed by okra rounds. Stir-fry until okra is brown and crispy, 5 to 7 minutes. Add onion, chile pepper, garlic, and salt; fry until onions begin to brown, about 5 minutes. Add turmeric and fenugreek; stir to coat evenly. Stir in cilantro. Serve.
Indian Spinach with Tomatoes
- Prep
- 20 min
- Cook
- 20 min
- Total
- 40 min
Instructions
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1
Wash spinach; shake dry and stem. Slice into 1-inch strips.
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2
Heat ghee in a large saucepan over medium-low heat. Add onions and garlic and cook until golden and soft, 5 to 7 minutes. Reduce heat to low.
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3
Add ginger paste and toss gently to incorporate. Stir in chile powder, turmeric, garam masala, coriander seeds, peppers, salt, coriander, and cumin. Cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
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4
Add spinach and coat well; add tomatoes with 1/2 of their juice. Bring mixture to a rapid boil. Reduce heat and simmer until the spinach and tomatoes have cooked down, 5 to 10 minutes.
Geeta Auntie's Potato (and Vegetable) Bhaji
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 35 min
- Total
- 45 min
Instructions
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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.
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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.
Vegetarian Butternut Squash Coconut Curry Soup
- Prep
- 20 min
- Cook
- 30 min
- Total
- 50 min
Instructions
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1
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
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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.
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3
Roast in the preheated oven until butternut squash pieces pierce easily with a fork, 25 to 35 minutes.
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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.
Indian Kale and Moong Dal
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 15 min
- Total
- 55 min
Instructions
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1
Soak moong dal in water for 30 minutes. Drain.
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2
Heat oil in a large pan over medium-low heat. Add turmeric and cumin seeds; cook until seeds start crackling. Add kale and soaked dal, followed by chili powder and salt. Pour in 1/4 cup water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat back to medium-low and cover the pan. Cook, mixing every 5 minutes, until desired tenderness is reached, 10 to 20 minutes total.
- Prep
- 15 min
- Cook
- 40 min
- Total
- 55 min
Instructions
-
1
Thoroughly rub chicken pieces with ginger paste, garlic paste, and 1 teaspoon salt.
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2
Heat the oil in a large deep saucepan or a kadhai over medium-high heat; fry the chicken pieces in the oil on both sides until well browned, about 5 minutes.
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3
Mix the yogurt, almonds, cumin, coriander, and turmeric together in a bowl. Pour the yogurt mixture over the chicken and turn to coat; cook another 10 minutes. Stir the mashed chile peppers, cilantro, and mint into the pot; season with salt. Add the water, cover, reduce heat to low, and continue cooking until the chicken is tender, about 20 minutes more. Stir the cream into the sauce just before removing from heat to serve.
Roasted Curried Cauliflower and Onion
- Prep
- 15 min
- Cook
- 40 min
- Total
- 55 min
Instructions
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1
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
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2
Place cauliflower florets in a large roasting pan. Pull apart onion quarters into separate layers and set aside.
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3
Heat a small skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir coriander seeds and cumin seeds in the hot pan until slightly darkened, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat, crush coarsely with a mortar and pestle, and transfer to a medium bowl.
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4
Add oil, vinegar, curry powder, garlic, paprika, chili powder, cumin, and salt to the crushed seeds; whisk to combine. Pour dressing over cauliflower; toss to coat. Spread in a single layer in the pan and sprinkle with pepper.
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5
Roast in the preheated oven, stirring occasionally, about 20 minutes. Add onions and stir thoroughly. Continue to roast, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are tender, about 15 minutes more. Garnish with cilantro.
- Prep
- 20 min
- Cook
- 25 min
- Total
- 55 min
Instructions
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1
Pour 2 cups water into the bottom of a pressure cooker. Place a trivet into the pressure cooker and turn the heat on high. Add potatoes, carrot, and green peas in a single layer in the pressure cooker and lock the lid.
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2
Cook over high heat until the pressure regulator reaches 15 psi, 5 to 10 minutes. Remove from heat. Allow pressure to drop naturally, 10 minutes. Unlock and remove lid. Remove vegetables and smash.
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3
Meanwhile, grind ginger-garlic paste and green chile peppers together in a mortar and pestle until well mashed together.
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4
Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat and fry cumin seeds until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add garlic-chili paste and saute for 1 to 2 minutes. Add finely chopped onions and cook until soft and lightly browned, 3 to 5 minutes. Add green pepper, cover, and cook until soft, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes. Add tomatoes and a little water.
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5
Simmer over low heat until mixture thickens, 5 to 10 minutes. Season with pav bhaji masala and a little chili powder.
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6
Stir in boiled smashed vegetables and simmer until flavors meld, about 10 minutes. Season with salt to taste and serve sprinkled with fresh cilantro.
Jackfruit Curry (Kathal Subzi)
- Prep
- 25 min
- Cook
- 32 min
- Total
- 57 min
Instructions
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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.
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2
Stir tomatoes, tomato paste, turmeric, coriander, and red chile powder into the saucepan. Cook until flavors combine, about 15 minutes.
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3
Transfer onion and tomato mixture to a food processor; process into a smooth paste.
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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.
- Prep
- 20 min
- Cook
- 40 min
- Total
- 60 min
Instructions
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1
Heat ghee in a large heavy skillet over medium heat and cook and stir red onion in the hot butter until starting to brown, about 8 minutes; stir in garlic and fresh ginger and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 1 more minute. Stir in chicken pieces and cook and stir until lightly golden brown, about 10 more minutes.
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2
Mix ground fennel, lal mirchi, cumin, coriander, ground ginger, fenugreek, turmeric, cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, and black pepper in a bowl with 1 to 2 tablespoons water or as needed to make a paste; stir into the chicken and fry spice paste for 2 minutes. Pour in remaining 1/4 cup water and fry the spices and chicken until the water has almost evaporated, 7 to 8 minutes, stirring constantly to prevent spices from burning.
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3
Mix in jwala chiles, habanero chiles, and tomatoes; cook, stirring often, until tomatoes are softened and start to break apart, about 10 minutes. If chicken is still slightly pink inside, stir in more water, a tablespoon at a time, and cook until water has evaporated and chicken is cooked through.
Vegan Japanese Turnip Curry
- Prep
- 30 min
- Cook
- 30 min
- Total
- 60 min
Instructions
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1
Place turnips, potato, and diced tomato in a large saucepan. Add 1 cup water and turmeric. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer until vegetables are tender, about 15 minutes.
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2
Heat 1 teaspoon canola oil in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in red chiles and green chiles, 1/2-inch cinnamon stick, pearl onions, coconut, coriander, cashews, cardamom pods, cloves, 1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds, and cumin seeds. Cook, stirring constantly, until spices are fragrant and coconut starts toasting, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat. Transfer to a spice grinder. Add cilantro, mint, and 1 teaspoon water; grind until a smooth paste forms, adding more water as needed.
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3
Heat 1 teaspoon canola oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Stir in 1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds and 1-inch cinnamon stick; cook for 30 seconds. Add minced garlic, ginger, and curry leaves; cook and stir until garlic and ginger are fragrant, about 2 minutes more.
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4
Pour cooked vegetables and spice paste into garlic-ginger mixture and bring to a boil. Add more water if curry is too thick. Mix in green peas and salt, reduce heat, and simmer for 10 minutes more.
Palak Paneer (Curried Spinach)
- Prep
- 20 min
- Cook
- 44 min
- Total
- 64 min
Instructions
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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.
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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.
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3
Transfer spinach mixture carefully to a blender. Cover and hold lid down with an oven mitt; puree until smooth.
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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.
Goan Chicken Masala Curry
- Prep
- 20 min
- Cook
- 45 min
- Total
- 65 min
Instructions
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1
Combine red chile peppers, cumin seeds, coriander seeds, cinnamon stick, ginger, garlic, peppercorns, and cloves in a mortar and pestle or a food processor; grind or process into a paste (masala paste).
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2
Heat oil in a large pot. Add onion and until golden brown. Stir in masala paste and cook for 2 minutes. Add pieces of chicken; mix well and pour in enough cold water to cover the chicken. Bring to a boil.
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3
Cover and simmer until chicken is cooked through, about 30 minutes. Season to taste with tamarind juice and salt. Stir well and cook for additional 5 minutes. Garnish with fresh cilantro.
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 60 min
- Total
- 70 min
Instructions
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1
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Brown lamb chops on all sides, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a plate; set aside.
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2
Stir in green cardamom pods, bay leaves, cinnamon stick, cumin seeds, and black cardamom pod until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add onions, garlic, and ginger; cook until onions are golden brown, about 10 minutes. Stir in chili powder, turmeric, and salt; cook for 1 minute.
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3
Add lamb chops, chile peppers, tomatoes, and water; simmer over low heat until lamb is tender, all water has evaporated, and onions have disintegrated into a thick gravy, about 40 minutes. Garnish servings with cilantro.
Indian-Inspired Lentil Stew
- Prep
- 15 min
- Cook
- 60 min
- Total
- 75 min
Instructions
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1
Combine broth and lentils in a large pot over medium-high heat; bring to a boil.
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2
Stir in stewed tomatoes, sweet potato, onion, garlic, and bay leaves. Return to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 35 minutes. Stir in curry powder, cumin seeds, and salt. Simmer until lentils are soft, about 15 minutes.
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3
Taste to adjust spices. Stir in cream and serve.
Mild Coconut Chicken Curry with Sweet Potato
- Prep
- 20 min
- Cook
- 55 min
- Total
- 75 min
Instructions
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1
Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a heavy pot over medium-high heat. Add onions, curry paste, and garlic and saute until onion is softened, 3 to 4 minutes. Make sure to mix well. Add chicken breasts, water, and russet potato. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook for 40 minutes.
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2
Meanwhile, heat remaining oil in a pan over medium heat. Add sweet potato and 1/2 teaspoon sea salt and toss to coat with oil. Cook, tossing frequently, until potatoes start to brown on the bottom, 5 to 7 minutes. Set potatoes aside.
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3
Add coconut milk, carrot, turmeric, sugar, soy sauce, and remaining sea salt to the pan. Stir and return to a simmer, about 5 minutes. Stir in lime juice and season with additional salt, if desired.
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4
Serve curry with a scoop of sweet potatoes on top of jasmine rice.
Vegetarian Coconut Curry with Tofu
- Prep
- 40 min
- Cook
- 25 min
- Total
- 75 min
Instructions
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1
Wrap tofu in 2 to 3 layers of paper towels and place on a plate. Place a second plate on top to encourage fluid out of the tofu. Let sit until paper towels are saturated, 3 to 5 minutes.
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2
Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 200 degrees F (95 degrees C). Lightly grease a baking tray.
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3
Discard wet paper towels and cube tofu. Place on the prepared baking tray.
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4
Bake in the preheated oven until adequately dry, about 20 minutes.
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5
While the tofu is baking, drain pineapple chunks, reserving juice.
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6
Combine coconut milk, liquid aminos, ginger, curry paste, chili powder, curry powder, and garlic in a large skillet over medium heat. Add reserved pineapple juice and bring to a boil. Reduce temperature to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes.
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7
Mix cornstarch and water together in a small bowl; add to the coconut milk mixture and whisk until slightly thickened.
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8
Stir in basil and jalapeno; cook for 1 minute. Add bok choy, spinach, green onions, mushrooms, chile peppers, tomatoes, and pineapple chunks; stir to coat. Cook over medium heat until vegetables are crisp tender, about 5 minutes.
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9
Add tofu and stir to coat. Season with salt. Transfer to a covered dish for 10 minutes to let flavors mix, or serve immediately.
North Indian Saag Chole (Chickpeas and Greens)
- Prep
- 40 min
- Cook
- 45 min
- Total
- 85 min
Instructions
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1
Wash mustard greens and spinach until all dirt is gone. Trim and remove all fibrous material, then chop greens and set aside.
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2
Bring 2 cups water and salt to a boil in a large stockpot. Add mustard greens, spinach, cabbage, and broccoli; cook over medium-high heat until soft, about 10 minutes. Puree with an immersion blender until smooth and creamy.
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3
Combine 1/2 cup water and corn flour in a bowl to make a runny paste with no lumps. Add it to pureed greens and mix until well combined.
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4
Cover and cook over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes. Mixture should be a medium consistency and not too runny; add more water if too thick.
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5
Heat oil in a pot over medium-high heat. Add cumin seeds, then add onions and garlic. Saute until onions are translucent, about 8 minutes.
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6
Add tomatoes, chile pepper, coriander, and ginger. Season with salt to taste. Add chickpeas and cook until heated through, about 5 minutes. Gradually stir in cooked greens.
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 35 min
- Total
- 90 min
Instructions
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1
Rinse rice 3 to 4 times and transfer to a bowl; cover with water and soak for at least 30 minutes.
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2
Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir cumin until starting to pop, 2 to 4 minutes. Add cloves, peppercorns, cardamom pods, and bay leaf; cook and stir until fragrant, about 1 1/2 minutes.
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3
Drain rice and mix into spice mixture; add 1 1/2 cups water and salt. Cover skillet and cook on high for 5 minutes. Reduce heat to medium and continue cooking for 10 minutes. Reduce heat to low and cook for 15 minutes. Remove skillet from heat and let rest with cover on, about 15 minutes.
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4
Remove cover and fluff rice with a fork. Remove bay leaf, cardamom pods, cloves, and peppercorns.
Chef Doug's Chicken Tikka
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 30 min
- Total
- 100 min
Instructions
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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.
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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.
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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.
- Prep
- 20 min
- Cook
- 20 min
- Total
- 100 min
Instructions
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1
Wash the chicken and cut it into large pieces. Rub with salt and set to aside.
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2
Combine chile peppers, cilantro, garlic, ginger, tamarind, poppy seeds, cumin seeds, cinnamon, cloves, peppercorns, and turmeric in a large mortar. Crush into a paste with a pestle.
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3
Rub chicken with the paste on all sides until completely covered. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour, or 8 hours to overnight for best results.
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4
Add enough oil to generously cover the entire bottom of a large skillet; heat until a thermometer registers 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Fry chicken pieces in batches until golden brown on the outside and no longer pink at the bone, about 15 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
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5
Drizzle with lime juice before serving.
Chef John's Mulligatawny Soup
- Prep
- 30 min
- Cook
- 70 min
- Total
- 100 min
Instructions
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1
Gather all ingredients.
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2
Melt butter and oil in a soup pot over medium-high heat. Add chicken thighs and season with salt; let brown for 4 to 5 minutes. Flip and brown on opposite side, 4 to 5 minutes more.
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3
While chicken browns, combine curry powder, garam masala, cumin, black pepper, ground mustard, coriander, and cayenne in a small bowl.
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4
Remove browned chicken from the pot and transfer to a plate to cool enough to handle; roughly chop or shred.
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5
While chicken cools, reduce heat to medium and add spice blend to pot; cook and stir until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add garlic and ginger; cook and stir until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add onions, carrots, and celery. Season with salt and cook, stirring, until onions turn translucent, 3 to 4 minutes.
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6
Stir in tomato paste and continue to cook for 3 minutes more.
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7
Stir in potatoes, tomatoes, and apples. Add red lentils, bay leaf, and tamarind paste.
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8
Pour in chicken broth, stir, and raise heat to high; add coconut cream. Bring to a simmer. Stir and reduce heat to medium-low. Let simmer, stirring occasionally, for about 30 minutes.
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9
Stir chopped chicken and any accumulated juices into the soup. Continue to let simmer, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are fully cooked, lentils are tender, and soup has thickened, 20 to 30 minutes more. Taste and adjust as needed.
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10
Serve in warm bowls topped with Greek yogurt, cilantro, and scallions. Sprinkle with red chili flakes.
Instant Pot Butter Chicken
- Prep
- 15 min
- Cook
- 25 min
- Total
- 105 min
Instructions
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1
Mix yogurt, ginger-garlic paste, lemon juice, salt, red chile, turmeric, cumin, and garam masala together in a container. Mix in chicken until coated. Marinate in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
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2
Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot) and select Saute function. Heat oil and add onion, green chiles, garlic, and ginger. Saute until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add tomato. Stir cardamom, red chile, cumin, coriander, and turmeric in one at a time. Saute until onion is soft and well coated in spices, 2 to 3 minutes. Add cashews. Turn off pressure cooker if pot gets too hot. Let mixture cool.
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3
Grind onion mixture in a blender, pouring half-and-half in gradually, until a smooth paste is achieved.
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4
Clean the inside of the pot and return it to Saute mode. Melt butter and add the chicken and marinade. Saute until marinade dries up, 2 to 3 minutes. Turn pressure cooker off if it becomes too hot. Add the onion paste and water as needed. Stir well. Taste and season with salt.
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5
Close and lock lid. Switch to Meat mode over high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 8 to 10 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
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6
Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Garnish with cilantro and kasoori methi.
- Prep
- 15 min
- Cook
- 60 min
- Total
- 110 min
Instructions
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1
Wash goat meat well under cold running water and pat dry. Rub in salt and 1 teaspoon turmeric powder. Set aside for 10 minutes.
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2
Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Heat oil and add sugar, allowing it to caramelize. Saute potatoes in the caramelized sugar until golden, about 5 minutes. Remove potatoes and set aside.
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3
Stir in cardamom pods, cloves, and cinnamon stick. Add sliced onion, chile peppers, garlic, and ginger. Cook until onions are soft and golden, about 5 minutes. Stir in tomatoes, remaining 2 teaspoons turmeric powder, and chili powder; cook, stirring often, for about 5 minutes. Add goat meat, stirring to blend everything. Add enough water to cover the meat, about 2 cups.
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4
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.
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5
Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 15 minutes. Release remaining pressure carefully using the quick-release method, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Taste curry and adjust seasoning with salt and sugar to taste if necessary.
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6
Check the goat to make sure it is tender. Add the potatoes and about 1/4 cup more water. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 5 minutes. Allow 10 minutes for pressure to build.
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7
Release remaining pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Adjust seasoning once more. Transfer to a serving dish and garnish with fresh cilantro.