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Easy Chicken Curry

Easy Chicken Curry

3.9

Prep
10 min
Cook
30 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather the ingredients.
  2. 2 Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat until hot. Add onion and sauté until soft and golden brown, 5 to 8 minutes.
  3. 3 Slowly stir in curry powder until well blended.
  4. 4 Add chicken; reduce the heat to low, cover, and cook until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 20 to 40 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
  5. 5 Uncover and cook, stirring constantly to prevent burning, until pan juices reduce to desired amount, 3 to 5 minutes.

By Aurelie Stalnaker

Saffron Rice

Saffron Rice

4.1

Prep
15 min
Cook
45 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the onion; cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low, and continue cooking and stirring until the onion is very tender and dark brown, 15 to 20 minutes more.
  2. 2 Pour in rice and stir to coat. Stir in water, parsley flakes, saffron, and 3 drops of yellow food coloring (optional). Reduce heat, cover, and simmer until water is absorbed, about 30 minutes.

By LLADRACH

Keema (Indian-Style Ground Meat)

Keema (Indian-Style Ground Meat)

4.4

Prep
5 min
Cook
20 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

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

By ajr

Turmeric Rice with Peas and Carrots

Turmeric Rice with Peas and Carrots

4.2

Prep
5 min
Cook
25 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir until golden, about 5 minutes. Add water, turmeric, and bouillon cube; stir well to combine. Add peas and carrots. Bring to a boil; stir in rice. Reduce heat and cook, covered, until rice is tender and liquid has been absorbed, about 15 minutes.

By Nevine A Abaza

Lamb Korma

Lamb Korma

4.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
75 min
Total
85 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place lamb in a bowl and drizzle 2 teaspoons olive oil over lamb; stir until coated.
  2. 2 Heat remaining 2 teaspoons olive oil in a saucepan over low heat; cook and stir onion until softened, 10 to 15 minutes. Remove saucepan from heat and add potato to onion.
  3. 3 Heat a large skillet over medium heat; cook and stir lamb, working in small batches, until browned, about 5 minutes per batch. Transfer browned lamb to onion mixture.
  4. 4 Stir curry into lamb-onion mixture and cook over medium heat for 1 minute. Add water to lamb-onion mixture and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover saucepan, and simmer until lamb is cooked through and potatoes are tender, about 45 minutes.
  5. 5 Mix coconut milk and chickpeas into lamb-onion mixture and simmer until heated through, about 5 minutes.

By James Jefferson

Ground Beef Lentil Curry

Ground Beef Lentil Curry

4.0

Prep
5 min
Cook
30 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat a large pan or wok over medium-high heat. Add beef and onions; cook and stir until onion is browned and beef is no longer pink, 5 to 7 minutes. Add curry powder and cinnamon; mix well. Pour in beef broth and bring to a boil.
  2. 2 Add rice and lentils. Reduce heat, cover, and let simmer until all liquid is absorbed, about 20 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

By Tisha Goldsmith

Indian Vegetable Rice

Indian Vegetable Rice

4.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
40 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

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

By Neena

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

Curried Quinoa

Curried Quinoa

4.5

Prep
5 min
Cook
35 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and cook, stirring until soft, about 2 minutes. Add quinoa and cook, adding more oil if the pan seems dry. Stir until quinoa is lightly toasted, about 5 minutes.
  2. 2 Add broth to the pan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat. Add curry and chile powder. Cover and simmer until broth evaporates and quinoa is tender, about 25 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

By AF.

Farro and Lentil Masala

Farro and Lentil Masala

4.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
55 min
Total
70 min

Instructions

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

By Zahira Malakh

Aloo Gobi Masala (Cauliflower and Potato Curry)

Aloo Gobi Masala (Cauliflower and Potato Curry)

3.9

Prep
20 min
Cook
15 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place the cauliflower in a large, microwave-safe dish; cook in microwave on High for 3 minutes. Transfer the cauliflower to a bowl and set aside. Put the potatoes in the dish and cook in the microwave on High for 4 minutes. Pour into the bowl with the cauliflower.
  2. 2 Heat the olive oil and cumin seeds in a large skillet over medium-high heat until the cumin swells and turns golden brown; stir the onions into the oil and cook about 3 minutes. Add the tomatoes and cook and stir another 3 minutes. Fold the cauliflower and potatoes into the mixture. Season with the curry powder and salt. Continue cooking until completely hot, 3 to 5 minutes. Serve hot.

By vburrito

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

Sweet Corn Subji With Paneer and Cashew Nuts

Sweet Corn Subji With Paneer and Cashew Nuts

4.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Stir in the cashews; cook and stir until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in chiles and onion; cook and stir until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Do not allow onion to brown.
  2. 2 Stir corn and paneer into onion mixture; season with salt and sugar. Continue to cook and stir until hot, approximately 3 additional minutes. Before serving, stir in cilantro.

By cstopre

Indian Cauliflower

Indian Cauliflower

4.1

Prep
10 min
Cook
40 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Cut off most of the cauliflower's stem and place the whole head in a baking dish.
  2. 2 Heat two tablespoons of oil and turmeric together in a small frying pan. Brush the cauliflower head with the oil and turmeric mixture.
  3. 3 Bake the cauliflower for 30 minutes.
  4. 4 While the cauliflower is cooking heat two tablespoons of oil in a frying pan, mix in the minced onions and saute until the are a medium brown color. Add the pureed tomatoes, garlic powder, garam masala and salt. Let this mixture simmer for 10 minutes.
  5. 5 Arrange lettuce leaves on a serving plate. Place the cauliflower on top of the lettuce. Pour the tomato curry over the cauliflower. Serve hot.

By Hetal

Bombay Chicken and Rice

Bombay Chicken and Rice

4.1

Prep
20 min
Cook
60 min
Total
80 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  2. 2 In a 9x13 inch baking pan, mix rice, fruit, onion, sugar and salt. Pour in water. Arrange chicken parts over the rice mixture. In a small bowl, mix butter, curry powder and paprika. Brush butter mixture over chicken pieces. Cover pan tightly with aluminum foil.
  3. 3 Bake 1 hour in the preheated oven, until chicken juices run clear and rice is tender.

By CHRISTYJ

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

Pakistani Spicy Chickpeas

Pakistani Spicy Chickpeas

4.4

Prep
Cook
Total

Instructions

  1. 1 In a large pot over low heat, warm oil and cumin; heat until cumin turns a darker shade of brown.
  2. 2 Add salt, chili powder and lemon and pepper seasoning; mix well. Stir in tomatoes; once the juice begins to thicken add in chickpeas and mix well.
  3. 3 Add in lemon juice and mix well; add onions and stir until they become soft.
  4. 4 Remove from heat and place into a serving bowl; serve immediately.

By Komal

Indian Curried Barley Pilaf

Indian Curried Barley Pilaf

4.4

Prep
5 min
Cook
50 min
Total
55 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Melt butter in a large skillet placed over medium-high heat. Add onion and barley; cook, stirring frequently, until onion begins to soften, about 5 minutes.
  2. 2 Stir in allspice, turmeric, curry powder, salt, and black pepper. Pour in chicken broth, and bring to a simmer.
  3. 3 Cover skillet with lid, and reduce heat to low; simmer until barley is tender, about 30 to 40 minutes.
  4. 4 Fluff pilaf with a fork, and gently stir in almonds and raisins.

By Tracy X

Lentils And Spinach

Lentils And Spinach

4.3

Prep
10 min
Cook
55 min
Total
65 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat oil in a heavy pan over medium heat. Saute onion for 10 minutes or so, until it begins to turn golden. Add minced garlic and saute for another minute or so.
  2. 2 Add lentils and water to the saucepan. Bring mixture to a boil. Cover, lower heat, and simmer about 35 minutes, until lentils are soft ( this may take less time, depending on your water and the lentils).
  3. 3 Meanwhile cook the spinach in microwave according to package directions. Add spinach, salt and cumin to the saucepan. Cover and simmer until all is heated, about ten minutes. Grind in plenty of pepper and press in extra garlic to taste.

By A W Hayes

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

Green Curry with Sweet Potato and Eggplant

Green Curry with Sweet Potato and Eggplant

4.2

Prep
20 min
Cook
30 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat oil in a large wok or skillet over medium heat. Add onion and curry paste; cook and stir until fragrant, about 3 minutes. Stir in eggplant; cook until softened, 4 to 5 minutes.
  2. 2 Pour coconut milk and vegetable stock onto the eggplant mixture. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer until heated through, about 5 minutes. Stir in sweet potato and lime leaves; cook and stir until vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes. Mix in lime juice, lime zest, and brown sugar; stir until combined. Season with salt.

By Miss Marie Lo Duca

Indian Kale with Chickpeas

Indian Kale with Chickpeas

4.6

Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat oil in a large frying pan or wok over medium-high heat. Add onion and chile pepper; saute until onion is tender, 5 to 7 minutes. Add chickpeas, cumin, coriander, turmeric, cinnamon, and salt; saute for 5 minutes. Pour in a splash of water, followed by lemon zest and juice. Season further to taste if desired.
  2. 2 Fold kale into the mixture until just wilted, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat and serve.

By Lady Laff

Pumpkin, Butter Bean, and Spinach Curry

Pumpkin, Butter Bean, and Spinach Curry

3.9

Prep
10 min
Cook
35 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium heat, and stir in the onion. Cook and stir until the onion is soft and beginning to brown, about 8 minutes. Stir in the curry paste, cook for 2 minutes longer, then add the coconut milk water, and pumpkin. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the pumpkin is nearly tender, about 10 minutes.
  2. 2 Stir in the butter beans, and continue simmering until the pumpkin is tender, about 5 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper, then stir in the spinach and cilantro. Simmer a few more minutes to reheat, and serve.

By royalewcheese

Indian Tomato Rice

Indian Tomato Rice

4.1

Prep
10 min
Cook
35 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat; cook and stir onions until golden, 10 to 15 minutes. Add salt, garlic, chile powder, ginger, and turmeric; stir to coat. Mix tomatoes into onion mixture; cook and stir until tomatoes begin to break down, 5 to 10 minutes.
  2. 2 Stir rice into onion-tomato mixture and pour in water. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes.

By rphel685

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

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