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Best Homemade Paneer

Best Homemade Paneer

4.7

Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
150 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Line a colander with a damp piece of muslin or cheesecloth and set in the sink or over a bowl.
  2. 2 Pour milk into a large saucepan. Heat over medium-low heat to 200 degrees F (93 degrees C). Stir well and add salt. Pour in lemon juice gradually, 1 tablespoon at a time. Stir until curds separate.
  3. 3 Ladle curds into the prepared colander. Fold muslin over curds and place a weight on top (such as a bowl filled with water). Press lightly and let drain for 2 to 3 hours.

By ChefJackie

Whole Wheat Chapati

Whole Wheat Chapati

4.4

Prep
10 min
Cook
2 min
Total
12 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Sift together flour and salt in a bowl. Stir in olive oil and water, and then knead until firm and elastic. Divide into four balls, and roll as flat as possible with a rolling pin.
  2. 2 Heat a frying pan over medium-high heat. Cook the chapati on both sides until golden brown, about 1 minute per side. If desired, sprinkle with additional olive oil before serving.

By COOKLOVE

Indian Chapati Bread

Indian Chapati Bread

4.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Mix whole wheat flour, all-purpose flour, and salt in a large bowl. Use a wooden spoon to stir in water and oil. Mix until a soft, elastic dough forms and add more water, if needed.
  3. 3 Knead dough on a lightly floured surface until smooth.
  4. 4 Divide dough into 10 equal portions, or less if you want larger chapatis. Roll each piece into a ball and let rest for a few minutes.
  5. 5 Heat a lightly greased skillet over medium heat. Use a rolling pin to roll dough balls out on a lightly floured surface until very thin.
  6. 6 When the skillet starts to smoke, place a chapati in it. Cook until bottom has brown spots, about 30 seconds, then flip and cook 30 seconds more.
  7. 7 Repeat to cook remaining chapatis.

By INSHA87

Indian Saffron Rice

Indian Saffron Rice

4.4

Prep
5 min
Cook
20 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place saffron in a small bowl. Add 1/2 cup boiling water; steep.
  2. 2 Melt butter in a skillet that can be tightly covered over medium-high heat. Stir in rice and salt; cook, stirring constantly, until rice begins to absorb butter and becomes opaque, but do not let rice brown.
  3. 3 Quickly pour in remaining 1 1/2 cups boiling water and saffron water. Cover immediately, reduce heat to low, and cook until all liquid is absorbed, about 20 minutes. For best results, do not remove the lid while the rice is cooking.

By CookingForDummies

Super Easy Samosa Pie

Super Easy Samosa Pie

4.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
30 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  2. 2 Fill a pot with water and add the salt; bring to a boil. Cook potatoes in the boiling water until tender, about 12 minutes. Transfer potatoes to a bowl and mash until chunky.
  3. 3 Mix peas, pepper, and coriander into potatoes.
  4. 4 Press pie crust into a 9-inch pie dish; fill with potato mixture. Sprinkle mint over filling. Carefully place second pie crust over the filling and pinch both crusts together to seal.
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 15 minutes.

By Lee Abramson

Jeera Rice (Cumin Rice)

Jeera Rice (Cumin Rice)

4.6

Prep
5 min
Cook
15 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat the oil in a medium size saucepan over a medium-high heat. Drop in the cumin seeds, and cook until they splutter. Do not allow the cumin seeds to burn or become really dark brown in color. Add the rice and fry it in the oil for about 1 minute.
  2. 2 Add the water and salt and bring to a boil. Once the water is boiling, reduce the heat to low and cover the saucepan. Cook the rice for approximately 15 minutes. If you feel the rice is getting burnt near the base of the pan as it cooks, one trick is to place the saucepan on another flat pan or griddle which is directly on the flame. Toss with a fork.

By Manisha Pandit

Indian Crepes

Indian Crepes

4.7

Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat a nonstick crepe pan over medium-high heat.
  2. 2 Meanwhile, whisk together flour and water in a large bowl. Add egg and mix well. Whisk melted butter, caraway seeds, and salt into flour mixture until batter is smooth.
  3. 3 Pour about 1/4 cup batter into the heated pan. Tilt the pan around so batter forms an even, round shape. Cook until bubbles form throughout batter, 2 to 4 minutes. Flip crepe by using a spatula to loosen it from the pan. Flick your wrist upwards to give crepe a toss, flipping it, and landing it back in the pan. Cook the second side until lightly browned, about 30 seconds. Repeat with remaining batter.

By Elisabeth

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

Chef John's Tandoori Chicken

Chef John's Tandoori Chicken

4.5

Prep
5 min
Cook
15 min
Total
140 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Whisk lime juice, yogurt, tandoori powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Pour mixture into a resealable plastic bag. Add chicken, coat with the marinade, squeeze out excess air, and seal the bag. Marinate in refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
  2. 2 Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat, and lightly oil the grate.
  3. 3 Remove chicken from the bag and transfer to a plate or baking sheet lined with paper towels. Pat chicken pieces dry with more paper towels.
  4. 4 Grill chicken on the preheated grill with the lid open for 2 minutes. Close lid and continue to grill chicken for 6 minutes.
  5. 5 Turn chicken, close lid and grill until well-browned and meat is no longer pink in the center, about 6 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh should read 180 degrees F (82 degrees C).

By John Mitzewich

Spiced Corn

Spiced Corn

5.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 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.
  2. 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

By YOLANDA

Roti Canai/Paratha (Indian Pancake)

Roti Canai/Paratha (Indian Pancake)

4.3

Prep
20 min
Cook
10 min
Total
150 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Mix warm water, salt, and sugar together in a bowl. Put flour in a large mixing bowl; work in 3 1/2 tablespoons ghee using your fingertips.
  2. 2 Beat egg and 1 teaspoon water together in a bowl; add to flour mixture. Gradually mix warm water mixture into flour mixture while kneading until dough becomes soft and pliable. Form dough into balls and let rest in a well-oiled bowl, 2 to 3 hours.
  3. 3 Working on a flat greased surface, take a dough ball and flatten it using the heel of your palm to make a paper-thin circle. Spread 1 teaspoon ghee inside it. Fold the edges together to make roti into a square. Repeat with remaining dough.
  4. 4 Heat about 1 tablespoon ghee on griddle or in a skillet over medium heat; cook roti until browned, 1 to 3 minutes per side.

By Suhara

Roasted Indian-Spiced Vegetables

Roasted Indian-Spiced Vegetables

4.8

Prep
15 min
Cook
30 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. 2 Whisk olive oil, garam masala, and salt together in a small bowl. Combine potatoes, cauliflower, and onion in a large bowl. Drizzle vegetables with oil mixture and toss to coat; spread onto the prepared baking sheet.
  3. 3 Roast in the preheated oven, stirring every 10 minutes, until vegetables are tender and edges are browned, 30 to 35 minutes. Remove from the oven and sprinkle with cilantro.

By France Cevallos

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

Chicken 65 (Quick and Easy Fried Spicy Chicken)

Chicken 65 (Quick and Easy Fried Spicy Chicken)

3.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Pat chicken pieces dry, leaving a bit of moisture as this will help in binding the ingredients. Combine ginger-garlic paste, chili powder, flour, 1 teaspoon oil, and salt in a bowl; mix nicely. Coat each piece of chicken with the mixture.
  2. 2 Heat 1 cup oil in a deep skillet over medium heat.
  3. 3 Fry chicken pieces in batches in the hot oil until golden brown and no longer pink in the centers, 5 to 7 minutes per batch, making sure not to overcrowd. Drain on paper towels. Serve hot.

By madhu

Tandoori-Inspired Oven Chicken Skewers

Tandoori-Inspired Oven Chicken Skewers

Prep
15 min
Cook
18 min
Total
63 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine yogurt, garam masala, lemon juice, lemon zest, grated ginger, and curry powder in a gallon-sized resealable plastic bag.
  2. 2 Slice each chicken thigh lengthwise into 3 or 4 slices, add to the bag with the marinade, and refrigerate for 30 to 60 minutes.
  3. 3 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) and move an oven rack to the center of the oven. Line a sheet pan with aluminum foil.
  4. 4 Thread chicken thigh pieces onto six 15-inch metal skewers and place crossways across the prepared sheet pan, resting the ends of the skewers on the raised edges of the pan.
  5. 5 Bake skewers in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Remove from oven.
  6. 6 Set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler. Broil chicken skewers for 3 minutes until meat is lightly charred, watching closely.

By Bibi

Indian Naan

Indian Naan

4.5

Prep
30 min
Cook
25 min
Total
155 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Whisk warm water with yeast and sugar until yeast is dissolved. Cover and let stand in a warm place for 10 minutes.
  2. 2 Sift flour and salt three times into a large bowl. Add yeast mixture, yogurt, and 1/2 of the ghee. Mix into a soft dough, then knead on a floured surface until dough is smooth and elastic, about 5 minutes. Place dough into a large greased bowl, cover, and let stand in a warm place for 1 1/2 hours or until doubled in volume.
  3. 3 Punch down dough, then knead for 5 minutes. Divide dough into six equal pieces. Roll each piece out into 8-inch rounds.
  4. 4 Cover an oven tray with foil and grease the foil. Brush dough rounds with remaining ghee and sprinkle with kalonji. Cook one at a time under the broiler until puffed and lightly browned, about 2 minutes per side.

By Michelle Chen

South Indian Bitter Gourd Roast

South Indian Bitter Gourd Roast

Prep
10 min
Cook
17 min
Total
27 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place bitter gourd rings in a microwave-safe bowl. Toss with 1 teaspoon oil and salt to coat. Microwave, stirring halfway through, until tender, about 4 minutes.
  2. 2 Heat the remaining oil in a saucepan over low heat. Add the gourds and asafoetida powder. Cook and stir until slightly browned, about 10 minutes. Add besan, ground red chile, and coriander; cook and stir until flavors meld, about 3 minutes. Add jaggery; mix well.

By LucksMe

Sheet Pan Aloo Gobi

Sheet Pan Aloo Gobi

4.3

Prep
15 min
Cook
60 min
Total
75 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Mix oil, curry powder, and salt together in a small bowl.
  3. 3 Combine potatoes and carrots in a large bowl; pour 2/3 of the curry sauce on top. Mix to combine. Spread on a large, rimmed baking sheet.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Mix cauliflower with remaining curry sauce. Add to the baking sheet and continue baking for 20 minutes. Add peas; bake for 10 minutes more. Garnish with cilantro.

By Aliza Finley

Goan Fish Curry

Goan Fish Curry

Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Season fish pieces with salt.
  2. 2 Grind coconut, red chiles, garlic, coriander, and peppercorns together with a morter and pestle until a fine paste forms.
  3. 3 Combine paste and turmeric powder in a pot and bring to a boil; add fish. Lower temperature to medium and cook until fish flakes easily with a fork, about 15 minutes. Add kokum and mix well.

By Louella

Vegetarian Butternut Squash Coconut Curry Soup

Vegetarian Butternut Squash Coconut Curry Soup

5.0

Prep
20 min
Cook
30 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  2. 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.
  3. 3 Roast in the preheated oven until butternut squash pieces pierce easily with a fork, 25 to 35 minutes.
  4. 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.

By Lupulus

Easy Naan

Easy Naan

4.5

Prep
20 min
Cook
30 min
Total
150 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine water, yeast, and sugar in a large bowl. Let stand until bubbly and frothy, about 10 minutes.
  2. 2 Stir in milk, egg, salt, and enough flour to make a soft dough. Knead dough on a lightly floured surface until smooth, 6 to 8 minutes. Place dough into a well oiled bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and set aside to rise until the dough has doubled in volume, about 1 hour.
  3. 3 Punch down dough and knead well. For garlic naan, knead in garlic at this point.
  4. 4 Pinch off small handfuls of dough about the size of golf balls. Roll into balls, cover with a clean cloth, and allow to rise until doubled in size, about 30 minutes.
  5. 5 Set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.
  6. 6 Roll out 2 balls of dough into elongated ovals. Place on an ungreased baking sheet and cook under the broiler until lightly browned, about 2 minutes. Brush butter on both sides and flip. Continue broiling until the second side is firm and golden, 2 minutes more. Repeat with remaining dough.

By Allrecipes Member

Chicken Karhaai

Chicken Karhaai

3.4

Prep
25 min
Cook
30 min
Total
55 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat oil over medium-high heat in a large pan. Lightly brown the chicken on all sides in the oil. Turn heat to low, then stir in the tomato, ginger paste, serrano peppers, crushed peppercorn, and salt. Cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
  2. 2 Pour in the water and turn the pieces of chicken over. Cover, and continue cooking until the chicken is done, about 15 minutes more, adding additional water as necessary.

By nausheen

Indian Fried Cabbage

Indian Fried Cabbage

4.6

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat coconut oil over medium-high heat in a large nonstick pan or wok. Add red onion and sauté for 1 minute. Stir in garlic and cumin seeds; cook and stir for 1 minute.
  2. 2 Add cabbage and toss until coated with oil. Season with salt, curry powder, and garam masala. Cook and stir until cabbage is tender, about 5 minutes.

By Kim's Cooking Now

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

Indian Kale and Moong Dal

Indian Kale and Moong Dal

5.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
55 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Soak moong dal in water for 30 minutes. Drain.
  2. 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.

By VegFoodlover

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