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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

Tandoori Chicken Breast

Tandoori Chicken Breast

3.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
25 min
Total
275 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine tandoori masala, onion powder, garlic powder, ginger, amchur powder, and cayenne pepper in a bowl. Rub mixture onto chicken breasts and coat with buttermilk in a bowl. Cover and let marinate in the refrigerator, 4 hours to overnight.
  2. 2 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Remove chicken from marinade and arrange over a greased or lined sheet pan. Discard any extra marinade.
  3. 3 Roast chicken in the preheated oven until no longer pink in the center and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center reads at least 160 degrees F (71 degrees C), 25 to 30 minutes.

By vpecchia

Bangan ka Bhurta (Indian Eggplant)

Bangan ka Bhurta (Indian Eggplant)

4.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven broiler. Place eggplant in a roasting pan, and broil 5 minutes, turning occasionally, until about 1/2 the skin is scorched.
  2. 2 Place eggplant in microwave safe dish. Cook 5 minutes on High in the microwave, or until tender. Cool enough to handle, and remove skin, leaving some scorched bits. Cut into thick slices.
  3. 3 Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat, stir in the onion, and cook until tender. Mix in eggplant, and tomatoes. Season with cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Continue to cook and stir until soft. Garnish with cilantro to serve.

By Cartha Siddiqui

Potato Chapati Bread

Potato Chapati Bread

4.3

Prep
20 min
Cook
15 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Mix mashed potatoes, salt, cayenne, turmeric, cilantro, and 3 tablespoons vegetable oil in a bowl until well combined. Add flour, a little at a time, and knead until a stiff but pliable dough forms; if dough becomes too stiff, add a few drops of water. Transfer dough to an oiled bowl and turn to coat. Cover with plastic wrap and set aside for 10 minutes.
  2. 2 Preheat a nonstick griddle to medium heat.
  3. 3 Divide dough into eight lemon-sized portions and roll out on a lightly floured surface to a 1/4-inch thickness. Working in batches, fry chapatis on the hot griddle using up to 1 teaspoon of oil for each side. Cook until brown spots have started to form on the bread and the dough is cooked through. Brush with melted butter and serve hot.

By RADHIKA GHATAGE

Indian Peanut Stew

Indian Peanut Stew

3.8

Prep
15 min
Cook
30 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place rice and water in a large saucepan and bring to a boil. Cover, and reduce heat to low. Simmer until rice is tender and water has absorbed, about 30 minutes.
  2. 2 Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium-low heat. Add onion, and cook until soft and golden, stirring frequently. Add garlic and ginger, and cook until fragrant, about 5 minutes. Stir in tomatoes, and season with cayenne pepper. Increase heat to medium, and bring to a gentle simmer. Stir in peanut butter and heat through. The mixture will thicken. Serve over rice.

By Hoolie

Sri Lankan Potato Curry II

Sri Lankan Potato Curry II

4.3

Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine the potatoes, salt, coconut cream, green chiles, curry leaves, cayenne pepper, saffron powder, garlic, and water in a saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until the coconut cream thickens, about 15 to 20 minutes.
  2. 2 Test the potatoes for doneness by piercing them with the tip of a paring knife. When the potatoes are tender, remove the pan from the heat. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving. Serve with plain rice.

By dylani

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

Easy Masoor Daal (Indian Red Lentils)

Easy Masoor Daal (Indian Red Lentils)

4.4

Prep
5 min
Cook
30 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place lentils, salt, cayenne pepper, turmeric, and ginger into a medium saucepan. Pour in enough water to cover lentils by 1 inch; bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer, stirring occasionally and skimming off any foam that forms, until lentils are tender and soupy, 25 to 30 minutes.
  2. 2 During the last minute of cooking, combine oil, dried onion, and cumin seeds in a small, microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on high until onion is browned, 45 seconds to 1 minute; be careful not to burn onion.
  3. 3 Stir onion-oil mixture into lentils.

By Cathy

Yogurt-Marinated Salmon Fillets (Dahi Machhali Masaledar)

Yogurt-Marinated Salmon Fillets (Dahi Machhali Masaledar)

4.4

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
510 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine yogurt, cayenne pepper, garlic, ginger, cilantro, ground coriander, cumin, salt, and turmeric in a resealable plastic bag. Close bag and mix everything together until evenly combined. Add salmon and toss until well coated with the marinade. Refrigerate 8 hours to overnight.
  2. 2 Preheat the broiler. Lightly grease a baking pan.
  3. 3 Remove salmon from marinade and shake off excess; discard remaining marinade. Place on prepared pan and broil in preheated oven until salmon flakes easily with a fork, 5 to 7 minutes per side.

By jpmcminn

Bombay Potatoes

Bombay Potatoes

4.8

Prep
5 min
Cook
15 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place cubed potatoes in a saucepan and cover with water. Cover with a lid and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Once water is boiling, cook until potatoes are just tender, 5 to 10 minutes. Drain well and set aside.
  2. 2 Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add mustard seeds and cumin seeds and heat until they start to pop. Add turmeric, coriander, cayenne pepper, and salt. Cook and stir until spices are fragrant, up to 1 minute, watching carefully so spices do not burn. Add onion and cook until softened, 2 to 3 minutes.
  3. 3 Add drained potatoes to the skillet and increase heat to medium-high. Cook and stir to thoroughly coat the potatoes with the spice mixture. Taste and season with more salt, if desired. Serve immediately.

By Diana Moutsopoulos

Carrot Rice

Carrot Rice

4.4

Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine rice and water in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to low, cover with lid, and allow to steam until tender, about 20 minutes.
  2. 2 While rice is cooking, grind peanuts in a blender and set aside. Heat the margarine in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in the onion; cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned golden brown about 10 minutes. Stir in ginger, carrots, and salt to taste. Reduce heat to low and cover to steam 5 minutes. Stir in cayenne pepper and peanuts. When rice is done, add it to skillet and stir gently to combine with other ingredients. Garnish with chopped cilantro.

By Allrecipes Member

Instant Pot Butter Chicken from Frozen

Instant Pot Butter Chicken from Frozen

4.3

Prep
10 min
Cook
45 min
Total
75 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot) and select the Sauté function. Add butter, onion, and garlic; sauté until fragrant, 3 to 5 minutes.
  2. 2 Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions. Set timer for 30 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
  3. 3 Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 15 minutes. Release remaining pressure using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.
  4. 4 Stir in cream, tandoori seasoning, garam masala, and cayenne pepper to combine. Garnish servings with cilantro.

By thedailygourmet

Butternut Squash Coconut Curry

Butternut Squash Coconut Curry

4.2

Prep
10 min
Cook
25 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine squash, water, olive oil, salt, mustard seeds, cumin seeds, cayenne pepper, and turmeric in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until squash is tender, 10 to 15 minutes.
  2. 2 Stir coconut milk and beans into the squash mixture; simmer until flavors blend, about 10 minutes. Serve curry with cilantro on top.

By hame0051

Pakistani Ground Beef Curry

Pakistani Ground Beef Curry

4.5

Prep
10 min
Cook
55 min
Total
65 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir until browned, 5 to 8 minutes. Add beef and tomatoes. Cook, uncovered, until tomatoes break down, about 15 minutes.
  2. 2 Add curry powder, paprika, salt, pepper, chile powder, and cayenne. Cover and simmer until flavors combine, about 30 minutes. Uncover and stir in peas with liquid. Cook until heated through, 3 to 5 minutes.

By danie

Easy Indian Butter Chicken

Easy Indian Butter Chicken

4.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
45 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  2. 2 Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in onion and garlic, and cook slowly until the onion caramelizes to a dark brown, about 15 minutes.
  3. 3 Meanwhile, combine cream, tomato sauce, remaining butter, salt, cayenne pepper, and garam masala in a saucepan over medium-high heat; bring to a simmer.
  4. 4 Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 30 minutes. Stir in caramelized onions.
  5. 5 While the sauce is simmering, toss chicken with vegetable oil until coated. Season with tandoori masala and spread out onto a baking sheet.
  6. 6 Bake chicken in the preheated oven until no longer pink in the center, about 12 minutes.
  7. 7 Add cooked chicken to the sauce and simmer for 5 minutes before serving.

By mn

Potato Curry

Potato Curry

4.2

Prep
15 min
Cook
45 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat the ghee in a skillet over medium heat, and mix in the cumin, turmeric, coriander, salt, mustard seed, and cayenne pepper. Place potatoes in the skillet, and stir to evenly coat with the ghee. Cook 10 minutes, stirring often. Pour water into the skillet. Reduce heat to low, and simmer 30 minutes, until potatoes are tender.
  2. 2 Mix the yogurt and peas into the saucepan. Continue cooking until heated through.

By Jen Schaffer

Keon's Slow Cooker Curry Chicken

Keon's Slow Cooker Curry Chicken

4.3

Prep
20 min
Cook
185 min
Total
205 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir onion in hot butter until browned, 5 to 10 minutes. Set aside.
  2. 2 Stir together coconut milk, condensed soups, dry soup mix, curry powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper in a large bowl until thoroughly combined. Place chicken into the bottom of the slow cooker and pour soup mixture over chicken. Stir in cooked onion, mushrooms, and peas until incorporated.
  3. 3 Cook on High for 1 hour and 30 minutes. Reduce heat to Low and cook for an additional 1 hour and 30 minutes to 2 hours.

By KEON ROBERTSON

Delightful Indian Coconut Vegetarian Curry in the Slow Cooker

Delightful Indian Coconut Vegetarian Curry in the Slow Cooker

4.0

Prep
20 min
Cook
Total
260 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place the potatoes into the bottom of a slow cooker.
  2. 2 Mix the curry powder, flour, chili powder, red pepper flakes, and cayenne pepper together in a small bowl; sprinkle over the potatoes. Stir the potatoes to coat evenly. Add the red bell pepper, green bell pepper, onion soup mix, and coconut cream; stir to combine.
  3. 3 Cover the slow cooker and cook on Low until the mixture is bubbling, adding water as needed to keep moist, 3 to 4 hours. Add the carrots to the mixture and cook another 30 minutes. Stir the peas into the mixture and cook until the vegetables are tender to your liking, about 30 minutes. Garnish individual portions with cilantro to serve.

By CYBERGIFTS

Vegetarian Bean Curry

Vegetarian Bean Curry

4.4

Prep
15 min
Cook
70 min
Total
85 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion; cook until tender. Add lentils, curry powder, garlic, cumin, and cayenne pepper; cook, stirring constantly, about 2 minutes.
  2. 2 Stir in tomatoes, garbanzo beans, kidney beans, and raisins; season with salt and black pepper. Reduce heat to low; simmer, stirring occasionally, for at least 1 hour.

By Michelle

Indian-Spiced Roast Chicken

Indian-Spiced Roast Chicken

Prep
10 min
Cook
90 min
Total
350 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Mix yogurt, garlic, ginger, lemon juice, honey, coriander, cumin, cinnamon, cayenne, olive oil, salt, and pepper together in a glass or ceramic bowl. Slather it on the chicken, making sure it gets underneath the skin and into the cavity. Cover the bowl or wrap in plastic wrap.
  2. 2 Marinate the chicken in a refrigerator for at least 4 hours, or overnight.
  3. 3 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  4. 4 Bake chicken in the preheated oven until no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, about 1 hour and 30 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh, near the bone, should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Remove 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 Yen

Tandoori Chicken

Tandoori Chicken

4.4

Prep
25 min
Cook
20 min
Total
425 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Remove and discard skin from chicken pieces. Cut slits into meat and place into a shallow dish. Season chicken on both sides with lemon juice and salt. Let sit for 20 minutes.
  3. 3 Mix yogurt, onion, garlic, garam masala, ginger, and cayenne pepper together in a medium bowl until smooth, then stir in food coloring.
  4. 4 Spread yogurt mixture over chicken, cover, and refrigerate for 6 to 24 hours (the longer the better).
  5. 5 When ready to cook, preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate. Remove chicken from marinade. Discard remaining marinade.
  6. 6 Cook chicken on the preheated grill until no longer pink and the juices run clear. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
  7. 7 Garnish with cilantro and lemon wedges.

By Simmi Gupta

Indian-Style Seekh Kebab

Indian-Style Seekh Kebab

4.6

Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Total
145 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Mix ground lamb, onions, mint, cilantro, ginger paste, and chile paste together in a large bowl. Season with cumin, coriander, paprika, salt, and cayenne. Cover and chill in the refrigerator for 2 hours. Soak skewers in cold water.
  2. 2 Divide lamb mixture into 8 equal portions; mold portions onto skewers to form a sausage shape. Refrigerate skewers until you are ready to grill.
  3. 3 Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and brush the grate liberally with oil.
  4. 4 Cook skewers on the preheated grill, turning frequently, until nicely browned on all sides and meat is no longer pink in the center, about 10 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 160 degrees F (71 degrees C).

By YAKUTA

Aloo Palak (Stir-Fried Indian Potatoes and Spinach)

Aloo Palak (Stir-Fried Indian Potatoes and Spinach)

3.0

Prep
20 min
Cook
30 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Grind garlic and ginger together to make a paste.
  2. 2 Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a pot over medium-high heat. Saute onion in the hot oil until translucent, 5 to 7 minutes. Add cumin, coriander, cayenne, and turmeric. Add ginger-garlic paste. Mix well. Stir in remaining oil, potatoes, and tomatoes; cook until oil leaves the side of the pan, about 5 minutes. Add spinach and salt; continue to cook over medium heat until potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes. Serve.

By Cody Harris

Easy Instant Pot Chicken Tikka Masala

Easy Instant Pot Chicken Tikka Masala

4.7

Prep
10 min
Cook
30 min
Total
105 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine chicken, yogurt, garam masala, lemon juice, cayenne pepper, and ginger in a bowl; toss until fully coated. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.
  2. 2 Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot) and select the Sauté function. Add chicken with marinade; cook until tender, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes.
  3. 3 Place tomato sauce, garlic, garam masala, paprika, turmeric, and salt in the pot; stir until well combined. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 10 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
  4. 4 Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Remove the lid and select the Sauté function. Pour in cream; stir well. Simmer until sauce has thickened, about 4 minutes.

By Fioa

Pakistani Lentil Curry

Pakistani Lentil Curry

4.4

Prep
15 min
Cook
40 min
Total
115 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Soak brown and red lentils in ample cool water for 1 hour to overnight. Drain and rinse.
  2. 2 Place drained lentils into a large saucepan or Dutch oven. Pour in the water, then add garlic, salt, coriander, cayenne, and turmeric. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the lentils are tender, about 30 minutes.
  3. 3 While the lentils cook, melt the clarified butter in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in the onions, and cook, stirring often, until they turn golden brown. Stir in the cumin, and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  4. 4 Stir the onions and milk into the lentils; cook for another 6 to 8 minutes. Sprinkle with cilantro to serve.

By jerry javed

Pakistani Chapli Kebab

Pakistani Chapli Kebab

4.5

Prep
30 min
Cook
10 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Coat a small skillet with cooking spray and place over medium-high heat. Cook and stir beaten egg in the hot skillet until scrambled and set, 3 to 5 minutes.
  2. 2 Combine scrambled egg, beef, onion, chopped tomato, cilantro, mint, ginger-garlic paste, coriander seeds, salt, cumin, and cayenne pepper in a large bowl; mix by hand until well combined. Shape mixture into patties. Press a tomato slice into the center of each patty.
  3. 3 Heat oil in a deep skillet to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Cook patties in hot oil in batches until charred, 4 to 6 minutes per side.

By Rookie With A Cookie

Cauliflower Rice (Biryani-Style)

Cauliflower Rice (Biryani-Style)

4.9

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Process cauliflower florets in a blender or food processor until broken into small pieces about the size of rice.
  2. 2 Heat butter in a skillet over medium-high heat; add cauliflower rice, garlic, cumin, coriander, garam masala, turmeric, ginger, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until cauliflower is softened, about 10 minutes.
  3. 3 Remove skillet from heat and add lime wedges and cilantro.

By Ryan Feagin

Pork Chops with Sweet Tomato Chutney

Pork Chops with Sweet Tomato Chutney

3.3

Prep
15 min
Cook
45 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the cumin seed, mustard seed, and cinnamon stick. Cook and stir until seeds are fragrant and begin to pop, about 1 minute. Stir in the fennel seed and then add the tomatoes. Season with cayenne pepper and salt. Pour in the water, reduce heat to low, cover and simmer until the tomatoes are very soft, about 20 minutes.
  2. 2 Stir the sugar in with the tomatoes and set the heat to high. Cook until sugar has dissolved, then continue to cook while stirring constantly until the mixture is glossy, about 3 minutes. Remove from the heat and set aside.
  3. 3 Season the pork chops with salt and pepper. Heat the remaining oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Fry the pork chops on each side until browned and cooked through, about 4 minutes per side. Remove from the heat and allow to rest for a few minutes.
  4. 4 Serve pork chops with about a tablespoon of chutney spooned over the top.

By Priyanka