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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

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

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

Curried Cumin Potatoes

Curried Cumin Potatoes

4.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place whole potatoes into a saucepan with water to cover. Bring to a boil, and cook until just tender. Drain, and cut potatoes into quarters. Set aside to keep warm.
  2. 2 Heat oil in a large saute pan over medium-high heat. Saute the cumin, turmeric, and curry powder for 1 minute. Add potatoes, and saute until toasted. Toss potatoes with sea salt, pepper and fresh cilantro, and serve hot.

By Chef Brian Aragon

Green Banana Pakoras

Green Banana Pakoras

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Peel bananas and cut into thin slices. Soak in a bowl of salted water for 5 to 10 minutes.
  2. 2 Meanwhile, mix chickpea flour, rice flour, turmeric, chili powder, salt, and baking soda in a bowl. Add enough water to moisten the mixture; the batter should be neither too thick nor too runny in consistency. Keep stirring the batter to prevent lumps.
  3. 3 Heat a generous amount of oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat.
  4. 4 Drain banana slices and pat dry with paper towels. Dip in batter and place in the hot oil. Fry in batches until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes per side.

By Allrecipes Member

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

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

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

Kobi Batata Bhaji (Indian Fried Cabbage and Potato)

Kobi Batata Bhaji (Indian Fried Cabbage and Potato)

Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add cumin seeds, chili, turmeric, and garam masala and toast until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  2. 2 Add cabbage and potato and cook, stirring frequently, until cabbage starts to wilt, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and continue cooking until potato is soft, 5 to 10 more minutes. Serve hot garnished with cilantro.

By Allrecipes Member

Chicken Tikka Kebabs

Chicken Tikka Kebabs

5.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
265 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine yogurt, garlic, cumin, turmeric, ginger, pepper, chile flakes, and cinnamon in a glass or ceramic bowl; mix well.
  2. 2 Chop chicken into small chunks and add to the yogurt mixture. Cover with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator for 4 hours or overnight.
  3. 3 Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
  4. 4 Remove chicken from the refrigerator and thread onto skewers. Place on the preheated grill and cook, turning occasionally, until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 15 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

By MyNutriCounter

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

Indian Saag

Indian Saag

4.0

Prep
30 min
Cook
20 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Melt butter in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat; cook and stir turmeric, cumin seed, chile pepper, and garlic until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
  2. 2 Stir in chopped mustard greens and spinach a little at a time, adding the tougher stems and thicker leaves first. Cook and stir until greens are thoroughly wilted.
  3. 3 Stir in ground cumin, coriander, and salt. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer until greens are tender, about 10 minutes; add water as needed to keep greens moist.

By VALONE

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

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

Palak Rassa

Palak Rassa

Prep
15 min
Cook
25 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine chana dal and water in a pressure cooker. Close cooker securely and place pressure regulator over vent according to manufacturer's instructions. Heat until steam escapes in a steady flow and makes a whistling sound, about 5 minutes. Adjust temperature until regulator is gently rocking. Cook for 15 minutes. Let pressure release naturally according to manufacturer's instructions, 5 to 10 minutes. Unlock lid and remove.
  2. 2 Fill a large bowl with ice and cold water. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add spinach to boiling water and cook until wilted, a few seconds. Drain spinach in a colander and immediately immerse in ice water for several minutes to stop the cooking process. Drain well. Add to a food processor and puree.
  3. 3 Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add garlic, cumin seeds, green chile paste, and turmeric. Stir to combine and toast until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add chana dal, spinach puree, and boiled peanuts. Stir to combine and season with salt. Simmer until thoroughly reheated, about 2 minutes.

By Allrecipes Member

Indian-Style "Chettinad" Chicken

Indian-Style "Chettinad" Chicken

5.0

Prep
5 min
Cook
20 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 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.
  2. 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.

By Kavin Fatehchand

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

Crispy Indian Okra

Crispy Indian Okra

5.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 3 Serve sprinkled with chaat masala.

By Rhinusmita

Aloo Paratha

Aloo Paratha

Prep
25 min
Cook
45 min
Total
85 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Bring water to a boil. Add potatoes, cover, and steam until tender, 10 to 15 minutes. Remove from the heat.
  2. 2 Heat 1 1/2 teaspoons vegetable oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add cumin seeds and cook until light brown, 2 to 3 minutes. Add chile peppers, curry leaves, and ginger; cook and stir for about 1 minute. Add potatoes, turmeric, and salt; cook and stir carefully for about 5 minutes.
  3. 3 Transfer potatoes to a bowl and allow to cool, about 15 minutes.
  4. 4 Place 1/2 cup flour into a shallow bowl. Combine the remaining flour and 1 1/2 teaspoons oil in a large mixing bowl; salt to taste. Mix with your hands while gradually adding water. Knead dough until a smooth ball forms. Divide into 6 evenly round balls.
  5. 5 Roll each dough ball into a thick, circular shape. Form the cooled potato mixture into 6 round balls and place a potato ball on top of each dough circle. Fold all the dough sides over the potato filling to cover. Flatten each stuffed dough slightly while dipping both sides into the bowl of flour.
  6. 6 Roll each dough to a thin, circular shape and set a few inches apart on parchment paper.
  7. 7 Set a large skillet over medium heat and lightly spread with remaining oil. Place a stuffed paratha on the hot skillet and cook for 2 to 3 minutes. Flip over and cook the other side for 2 to 3 minutes. Remove to a serving plate and continue this same process for all the parathas. Serve hot.

By Aavi1325

Dal Chakolya

Dal Chakolya

Prep
25 min
Cook
20 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-low heat. Stir in cumin seeds and coconut garlic paste, then add tomato. Mix in turmeric and chili powder until well combined.
  2. 2 Add pigeon peas and water. Mix well and season with salt. Cook over low heat until a slightly thickened gravy forms over the dal, 10 to 15 minutes.
  3. 3 Meanwhile, mix 1 1/2 cups plus 1 tablespoon flour with a pinch of salt. Mix in a little water at a time, just enough so it holds together. Knead until smooth and then shape into balls. Flatten balls with a rolling pin, then cut them vertically and horizontally into small squares or diamond shapes; these are your chakolya.
  4. 4 Add chakolya to the dal in a single layer and drizzle with a little oil. Cover and simmer for 5 to 8 more minutes.

By Allrecipes Member

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

Raghavan's Palak Masoor Dal (Red Lentils with Spinach)

Raghavan's Palak Masoor Dal (Red Lentils with Spinach)

4.8

Prep
15 min
Cook
40 min
Total
55 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Rinse lentils in a 3- to 4-quart pot with water, rubbing lentils between the fingertips of one hand, then drain. Repeat 3 or 4 times or until the water runs clear.
  2. 2 Place drained lentils in the pot and add 2 cups water, tomatoes, ginger, chiles, and turmeric. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, skimming and discarding foam. When tomato skin is loosened and wrinkled, after about 5 minutes of cooking, transfer tomatoes to a plate to cool.
  3. 3 Reduce heat to medium and simmer lentils, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until very tender and almost mushy, about 15 minutes. (The lentil color will change from salmon to pale yellow as they cook.) Keep warm over low heat.
  4. 4 Meanwhile, peel and core cooled tomatoes; discard skins. Transfer tomatoes to a blender, along with the ginger and chiles from the pot and the cilantro. Pureé, scraping down the sides as needed, until you have a thick, green-flecked tomato sauce.
  5. 5 Heat ghee in a large skillet over medium-high heat until it shimmers. Add cumin seeds and let sizzle until they turn reddish brown and smell nutty, about 10 seconds. Immediately add spinach in handfuls, stirring to wilt.
  6. 6 Stir spinach mixture, tomato sauce, and salt into warm lentils. Simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally, to let the flavors mingle, about 5 minutes.

By Raghavan Iyer

Indian Pizza

Indian Pizza

4.5

Prep
20 min
Cook
40 min
Total
540 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Whisk tandoori paste and yogurt together in a large glass or ceramic bowl. Add the chicken and toss to evenly coat. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap, and marinate in the refrigerator for 8 hours or overnight.
  2. 2 Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  3. 3 Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Remove chicken from marinade, shake to remove any excess, and discard marinade. Cook chicken breasts in hot oil, turning occasionally, until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 10 to 12 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Remove chicken from skillet and shred using two forks.
  4. 4 Brush each piece of naan with about 1 teaspoon olive oil and sprinkle a pinch of curry powder over each; arrange naan on a baking sheet.
  5. 5 Bake naan in the preheated oven until toasted and fragrant, about 5 minutes.
  6. 6 Heat remaining 1/4 olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir yellow pepper, onion, 2 teaspoons curry powder, and turmeric in hot oil until vegetables soften, 5 to 7 minutes.
  7. 7 Spread goat cheese onto each naan piece. Sprinkle more curry powder over the goat cheese. Top with shredded chicken, pepper mixture, tomato, and feta cheese. Sprinkle a pinch of curry powder over the top.
  8. 8 Bake in the oven until feta is soft, about 20 minutes.

By pinkimmie

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

Yogurt Rice

Yogurt Rice

4.6

Prep
5 min
Cook
20 min
Total
70 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring rice and water to a boil in a saucepan over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the rice is tender, 20 to 25 minutes.
  2. 2 Heat the ghee in a small skillet over medium heat. Add the broken chile pepper, and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Stir in the black mustard seeds, and cook until they begin to pop, about 30 seconds more. Remove from the heat, and stir in the turmeric, curry leaves, and asafoetida powder.
  3. 3 Whisk the milk, yogurt, and spice ghee together in a large bowl until smooth. Fold in the rice until well mixed. Season to taste with salt, then allow to cool to room temperature before serving.

By DHANO923

Indian Sweet Potato and Lentil Soup

Indian Sweet Potato and Lentil Soup

4.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
35 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Cook and stir onion and garlic in hot oil until fragrant, 2 to 4 minutes. Cook and stir garam masala. turmeric, and red pepper flakes into onion mixture until coated, about 2 more minutes.
  2. 2 Stir broth and lentils into onion mixture; bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and cook until lentils are softened but firm to the bite, about 15 minutes.
  3. 3 Stir in sweet potatoes; bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until sweet potatoes are tender and lentils are fully cooked, about 10 minutes. Add spinach; cook until wilted, 3 to 5 minutes. Season with salt.

By Queen Bee

Pakistani Chicken Karahi

Pakistani Chicken Karahi

4.3

Prep
30 min
Cook
35 min
Total
65 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat oil in a large pot or karahi over high heat. Add chicken pieces and cook until starting to brown, about 5 minutes. Add water, cumin, salt, ginger and garlic paste, red chile powder, and turmeric; cook and stir until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  2. 2 Stir tomatoes and green chile peppers into the pot. Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook until chicken pieces are no longer pink at the bone, about 30 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
  3. 3 Sprinkle cilantro leaves over chicken and cook until leaves look slightly wilted, about 30 seconds.

By creativecookie