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Ginger-Turmeric Herbal Tea

Ginger-Turmeric Herbal Tea

4.7

Prep
5 min
Cook
15 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Bring water to a boil in a small saucepan; add turmeric, ginger, and cinnamon.
  3. 3 Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 10 minutes.
  4. 4 Strain tea into a large glass.
  5. 5 Stir in honey and serve with lemon wedge.

By nascarrunner71

Golden Milk (Turmeric Milk)

Golden Milk (Turmeric Milk)

4.8

Prep
10 min
Cook
5 min
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Combine turmeric root, ginger root, and honey together in a bowl, crushing the turmeric and ginger as much as possible.
  3. 3 Heat almond milk in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Once small bubbles begin to form around the edges, reduce heat to low.
  4. 4 Transfer about 2 tablespoon milk to turmeric mixture to allow mixture to soften and honey to melt into a paste-like mixture.
  5. 5 Mix the turmeric paste into milk in the saucepan; raise temperature to medium-low and cook, stirring continuously, until fully combined. Blend with an immersion blender for a smooth texture.
  6. 6 Pour turmeric tea into a mug and top with ground turmeric and cinnamon.
  7. 7 Enjoy!

By Buckwheat Queen

Saffron Golden Milk

Saffron Golden Milk

Prep
5 min
Cook
5 min
Total
10 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Pour 1/3 cup milk into a saucepan. Heat over medium-low heat until hot but not boiling, about 1 minute. Add turmeric, ginger, black pepper, cardamom, and saffron; stir until combined. Pour remaining milk into the saucepan and cook over medium heat until flavors blend, 3 to 5 minutes more.

By Zaran Saffron

Turmeric Coffee Latte

Turmeric Coffee Latte

4.8

Prep
5 min
Cook
5 min
Total
10 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine coconut milk, vanilla extract, stevia sweetener, turmeric, ginger, and cinnamon in a saucepan. Heat over medium heat until warm, about 5 minutes.
  2. 2 Remove the saucepan from heat. Blend until frothy using an immersion blender.
  3. 3 Pour espresso into a serving mug. Top off with frothed milk mixture.

By Yoly

Haldi Ka Doodh (Hot Turmeric Milk)

Haldi Ka Doodh (Hot Turmeric Milk)

4.8

Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Whisk together turmeric, cardamom, black pepper, ginger, cloves, and allspice in a small bowl; set aside.
  2. 2 Heat milk in a small saucepan over medium heat until heated through, 3 to 4 minutes; stir honey and vanilla into milk until completely dissolved.
  3. 3 Whisk 1 teaspoon turmeric mixture into milk mixture; reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until flavors blend, 2 to 3 minutes. Pour mixture through a strainer.

By kaymende

Banana Golden Milk

Banana Golden Milk

5.0

Prep
5 min
Cook
5 min
Total
10 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine almond milk, banana, coconut milk, maple syrup, vanilla extract, turmeric, cinnamon, and ginger in a blender; blend until completely smooth.
  2. 2 Pour mixture into a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Cook, stirring constantly, just until warm. Do not bring to a simmer or milk will curdle. Serve immediately.

By Kim

Turmeric Golden Milk with Turmeric Paste

Turmeric Golden Milk with Turmeric Paste

5.0

Prep
5 min
Cook
20 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 To make the turmeric paste: Combine 1/2 cup water, turmeric, and pepper in a small saucepan over low heat. Cook, stirring constantly, until thickened, 7 to 9 minutes. Stir in 1 teaspoon water and continue cooking until thickened into a paste, 7 to 9 minutes. Allow to cool completely, 15 to 20 minutes. Store turmeric paste in an airtight glass jar in the refrigerator.
  2. 2 To make turmeric milk: Whisk almond milk, 1 teaspoon of the homemade turmeric paste, coconut oil, ginger, and cinnamon in a saucepan. Place over low heat until hot, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in honey. Strain milk mixture into 2 mugs.

By Sharken

Turmeric Iced Coffee Latte

Turmeric Iced Coffee Latte

5.0

Prep
5 min
Cook
5 min
Total
10 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Pour coconut milk, vanilla extract, and 1 packet stevia powder into a glass and stir to combine. Fill glass with ice cubes.
  2. 2 Combine water, instant coffee granules, 1 packet stevia powder, turmeric, ginger and cinnamon in a microwave-safe glass; stir to mix. Microwave for 30 seconds. Stir. Continue microwaving at 15-second intervals until hot and foamy. Carefully pour over the iced coconut milk.

By Yoly

Lithuanian Krupnikas

Lithuanian Krupnikas

4.8

Prep
15 min
Cook
45 min
Total
20220 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Crack cardamom seeds and nutmeg with a heavy skillet on a cutting board. Toss them into a saucepan; add caraway seed, cloves, allspice berries, cinnamon sticks, peppercorns, saffron, ginger, turmeric, orange zest and lemon zest. Pour in water and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer until liquid is reduced by half. Strain out spices and set liquid aside.
  2. 2 Pour honey into a large pot and bring to a boil over medium heat. Skim off any foam from the top. Stir in strained liquid and vanilla. Remove from heat and place far from the stove to avoid flare-ups when adding grain alcohol. Slowly stir in grain alcohol. Place the pot back onto the burner over low heat and cover. Heat through, being careful not to boil or even simmer. Remove from heat and let stand overnight with the lid on.
  3. 3 The following day, pour liquid into sterile bottles, seal, and allow to settle for 2 weeks. The longer you let it sit, the clearer it will become and the better it tastes. Serve warm.

By JOENAUJOKAS

Sfoof (Lebanese Semolina Turmeric Cake)

Sfoof (Lebanese Semolina Turmeric Cake)

4.2

Prep
15 min
Cook
25 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9-inch round baking pan.
  2. 2 In a small bowl, mix semolina, flour, turmeric and baking powder. Set aside.
  3. 3 In a large bowl, stir milk and sugar until sugar is dissolved. Add flour mixture and oil and beat with an electric beater at medium speed for 5 minutes. This step is essential, do not use any shortcuts.
  4. 4 Pour into a prepared 9-inch round pan. Sprinkle top with pine nuts.
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until wooden pick inserted in center comes out dry, 25 to 35 minutes.

By Lara

Kuku Sabzi

Kuku Sabzi

Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Slice leek in half lengthwise, then slice thinly crosswise.
  2. 2 Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a 10-inch, nonstick, broiler-safe skillet over medium heat. Add leek and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and cooked through, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from heat.
  3. 3 Preheat the oven's broiler with the rack in the upper third position.
  4. 4 Whisk eggs in a large bowl. Add baking powder, fenugreek, salt, and turmeric; whisk until thoroughly combined. Fold in parsley, cilantro, dill, and leeks. Gently stir to combine; the mixture will be mostly herbs, with just enough egg for moisture.
  5. 5 Heat remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil in the same skillet over medium heat. Add herb mixture and distribute evenly in the skillet, smoothing the top. Cover and cook, undisturbed, until the bottom and edges are just set, about 8 minutes.
  6. 6 Uncover and cook under the preheated broiler until the top and middle are cooked through, 1 to 2 minutes.

By Ali Ramee

Tomato Freekeh

Tomato Freekeh

3.8

Prep
10 min
Cook
60 min
Total
85 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Rinse and drain freekeh. Place freekeh in a bowl with enough water to cover; soak for 10 minutes. Drain.
  2. 2 Stir vegetable broth, water, and olive oil together in a large pot; bring to a boil. Stir freekeh, tomato paste, paprika, cumin, turmeric, salt, and black pepper into vegetable broth mixture; bring mixture to a boil.
  3. 3 Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer freekeh mixture, stirring occasionally, until most of the liquid is absorbed, about 1 hour. Remove freekeh from heat and let rest for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.

By Nesreen

Simple Savory Quinoa

Simple Savory Quinoa

4.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
30 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in celery, carrots, onion, and garlic. Cook and stir until onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes.
  2. 2 Stir in vegetable stock, quinoa, basil, and turmeric. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer until quinoa is tender and liquid is absorbed, 25 to 30 minutes.
  3. 3 Stir in lime juice and season with salt.

By jwyant89

Mahi Sorkh Shodeh (Persian Fried Fish)

Mahi Sorkh Shodeh (Persian Fried Fish)

5.0

Prep
20 min
Cook
15 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Crush saffron threads to a powder with a small mortar and pestle. Transfer to a small bowl and stir in boiling water. Cover and set aside.
  2. 2 Mix flour, salt, turmeric, pepper, onion powder, and garlic powder together on a large plate and spread in an even layer.
  3. 3 Dry fish well with paper towels. Cut into 3-inch-long pieces and season with salt. Dredge fish in flour mixture until all sides are coated.
  4. 4 Heat oil in a large pan over medium to medium-high heat. Add fish and fry on one side until nice and golden, about 7 minutes. Flip fish, drizzle saffron water over top, and fry the other side until golden and fish flakes easily with a fork, about 5 more minutes.
  5. 5 Transfer fish to a serving platter. Drizzle orange juice over top and serve with orange and lime wedges.

By Naz Deravian

Hummus with a Kick

Hummus with a Kick

Prep
5 min
Cook
15 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Add chickpeas to a small saucepan; bring to a boil. Cook until peas are soft and can be crushed with a spoon, about 10 minutes. Transfer to a blender.
  2. 2 Add tahini, oil, garlic salt, onion powder, turmeric, allspice, cayenne pepper, paprika, salt, and pepper to the blender. Cover and hold lid down with a potholder; blend on high until mostly smooth, but still thick, 1 to 2 minutes.

By Muthanna Yacoub

Red Chicken with Vegetables

Red Chicken with Vegetables

4.1

Prep
25 min
Cook
55 min
Total
80 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onions and 2 tablespoons turmeric; cook until onions are brown. Add chicken; cook about 10 minutes more. Add water and tomato paste; season with salt and black pepper. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer until mixture thickens, 20 to 30 minutes.
  2. 2 Meanwhile, combine carrots and sugar in a small saucepan over medium heat; cook until sugar melts and carrots are tender. Drain.
  3. 3 Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a separate large skillet over medium heat. Add carrots; cook until light brown. Transfer to a bowl; wipe out skillet.
  4. 4 Heat remaining 3 tablespoons vegetable oil in the same skillet over medium heat. Add potatoes; cook until cooked through. Season with 1 pinch each turmeric and salt. Stir carrots and potatoes into chicken.

By Nazi

Shadi's One-Pot Turmeric Chicken and Rice

Shadi's One-Pot Turmeric Chicken and Rice

3.9

Prep
10 min
Cook
50 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place water, chicken breasts, onion, garlic, turmeric, salt, and pepper in a 4-quart pot. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium, cover, and simmer until chicken is cooked through, 20 to 25 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Remove chicken from pot and set aside.
  2. 2 Rinse rice in a sieve under running water a few times to get rid of excess starch.
  3. 3 Add rice and carrot to the broth in the pot. Bring to a simmer; reduce heat to medium-low; and simmer, covered, until rice is tender, about 20 minutes.
  4. 4 Meanwhile, shred chicken using two forks.
  5. 5 Once rice is cooked, fluff it using a fork. Gently mix in shredded chicken and drizzle with lemon juice. Taste and add more salt as needed. Sprinkle with parsley.

By Shadi HasanzadeNemati

Sfouf (Lebanese Turmeric Cake)

Sfouf (Lebanese Turmeric Cake)

4.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
30 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan with tahini.
  2. 2 Combine boiling water and anise seeds in a glass measuring cup; steep, about 5 minutes. Strain into a bowl; discard anise seeds. Stir sugar into anise-flavored water until dissolved.
  3. 3 Whisk flour, turmeric, baking powder, and anise seed powder together in a bowl; make a well in the center. Add oil and butter to the well; stir in sweetened anise-flavored water until batter is the consistency of thick yogurt.
  4. 4 Pour batter into the prepared baking pan; score top into diamond shapes using the tip of a knife. Place 1 pine nut in center of each diamond.
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until top is lightly browned, about 30 minutes.

By LauraF

Shawarma Marinade for Chicken

Shawarma Marinade for Chicken

4.3

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
10 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Zest lemons until you have 1 tablespoon zest. Juice both lemons.
  2. 2 Combine lemon zest and juice with olive oil, garlic, paprika, cumin, coriander, pepper flakes, salt, turmeric, pepper, and cinnamon in a glass jar. Seal jar with a lid and shake vigorously to combine.

By Bibi

Kabob Koobideh (Persian Ground Meat Kabobs)

Kabob Koobideh (Persian Ground Meat Kabobs)

4.0

Prep
30 min
Cook
25 min
Total
85 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Shave onions with a grater into a fine mesh strainer. Gently press pulp into the strainer to remove juices. Place pulp into the center of the cheesecloth and gently press until no further juice drips out.
  2. 2 Place lamb and beef in a pot. Add green onion and onion pulp; mix until thoroughly combined. Mix in baking powder, salt, pepper, sumac, and turmeric. Add eggs and mix thoroughly. Cover the pot and place in the refrigerator until flavors have melded, at least 30 minutes.
  3. 3 Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
  4. 4 Mold meat mixture onto the skewers.
  5. 5 Cook on the preheated grill, rotating every minute, until nicely browned on all sides, and meat is no longer pink in the center, about 25 minutes.

By Nick Perry

Pasanday (Pakistani Beef Pot Roast)

Pasanday (Pakistani Beef Pot Roast)

4.3

Prep
15 min
Cook
45 min
Total
75 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine yogurt, salt, red pepper flakes, ginger garlic paste, cumin, cloves, and turmeric in a medium bowl. Mix in beef until evenly coated. Set aside for 15 minutes.
  2. 2 Heat oil in a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Fry onion until golden brown. Remove 1 tablespoon onion and set aside for garnish. Reduce heat to low. Place meat in skillet, cover, and cook until tender, about 25 minutes. Check every 10 minutes, and add water if necessary.
  3. 3 Pour in lemon juice and simmer for 10 minutes.
  4. 4 Garnish with cilantro, green chiles, and reserved fried onion.

By SRECIPE

Ash-e-jow (Iranian/Persian Barley Soup)

Ash-e-jow (Iranian/Persian Barley Soup)

4.4

Prep
10 min
Cook
120 min
Total
130 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat chicken stock in a large saucepan to a gentle simmer.
  2. 2 Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion; sauté until translucent. Add barley; stir 1 minute. Stir in hot stock, tomato paste, lime juice, turmeric, salt, and pepper; bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, and simmer 1 hour.
  3. 3 Stir in carrots; continue simmering until soup thickened and carrots and barley tender, about 30 minutes. If soup is too thick, add hot water, 1 tablespoon at a time.
  4. 4 Slowly pour 1/2 cup hot soup into sour cream in a bowl, whisking constantly; gradually add to soup, whisking constantly. Stir in parsley. Serve with fresh lime wedges.

By Autumn Leaves

Gheymeh (Persian Beef Stew)

Gheymeh (Persian Beef Stew)

Prep
20 min
Cook
130 min
Total
150 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat 1 1/2 tablespoons oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir until softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Add stew meat, split peas, limes, tomato paste, salt, curry powder, turmeric, and black pepper; add just enough water to fully cover mixture. Simmer, covered, until beef is cooked through and no longer pink in the center and split peas are tender, 2 to 3 hours.
  2. 2 Just before stew is ready, heat 2 inches oil in a deep saucepan over medium heat to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Slice potatoes into thin pieces, 2-inches long. Lower potatoes carefully into the hot oil in batches. Fry until soft, 4 to 5 minutes per batch. Transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate to drain. Repeat with remaining potatoes. Line a separate plate with paper towels; set aside.
  3. 3 Increase heat until oil reaches 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lower potatoes carefully into the hot oil in batches. Fry until golden and crisp, 4 to 5 minutes per batch. Transfer to the separate paper-towel-lined plate to drain. Repeat with remaining potatoes.
  4. 4 Top stew servings with fried potatoes.

By calepine

Red Lentil and Swiss Chard Soup

Red Lentil and Swiss Chard Soup

4.9

Prep
20 min
Cook
55 min
Total
90 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Soak lentils in a bowl with water to cover for 15 minutes.
  2. 2 Heat olive oil and bouillon in a stockpot over medium heat. Add onions; cook and stir until translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir garlic, coriander, cumin, turmeric, and curry powder into onion mixture. Cook and stir until onion is tender and browned, adding a few spoonfuls of vegetable broth if needed to prevent burning, about 10 minutes more.
  3. 3 Drain lentils and stir into onion mixture with remaining broth; bring soup to a boil. Cover stockpot, reduce heat, and simmer until lentils are soft, 30 to 45 minutes.
  4. 4 Trim chard leaves, stack together, and cut into 3/4-inch strips. Stir chard into soup and cook until softened, about 10 minutes more.

By Carolyn LaLumiere Miller

Authentic Falafels

Authentic Falafels

4.4

Prep
30 min
Cook
10 min
Total
580 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place dried chickpeas in a bowl. Fill with water to cover; stir in baking soda. Soak at least 8 hours or overnight in refrigerator. Drain.
  2. 2 Place soaked and drained chickpeas in a blender or food processor; blend to a paste.
  3. 3 Pour water into chickpea paste and blend until smooth. Scrape down sides of blender with spatula if needed.
  4. 4 Place sesame seeds, cumin, salt, baking powder, coriander, black pepper, red chili powder, sugar, turmeric, and asafoetida powder in blender with chickpea paste; blend until well mixed. Transfer chickpea mixture to a bowl.
  5. 5 Chill chickpea mixture in refrigerator to allow flavors to blend, at least 1 hour and up to two days.
  6. 6 Pour vegetable oil to a depth of 1 inch in a deep skillet over medium heat and heat to 370 degrees F (188 degrees C).
  7. 7 Scoop up chickpea mixture by heaping tablespoons and form into balls the size of ping pong balls.
  8. 8 Fry balls in hot oil until golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes on each side.

By Kathleen Woods Rubino

Special Mutton Leg Roast For Eid-ul-Azha

Special Mutton Leg Roast For Eid-ul-Azha

Prep
5 min
Cook
135 min
Total
320 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Cut deep slashes about 2 inches apart across the lamb.
  2. 2 Mix yogurt, ginger-garlic paste, lemon juice, ground red chile, chaat masala, garam masala, salt, red pepper flakes, turmeric, black pepper, cumin, and coriander together in a bowl. Whisk until well combined. Apply marinade generously all over the lamb in a dish; turn over and apply more marinade. Cover and refrigerate for 3 hours to overnight.
  3. 3 Heat oil in a large cast-iron pot over medium heat. Place the lamb leg gently into the bottom of the pot. Cover and place a heavy weight on top of the lid. Reduce heat to low and cook for 1 hour. Turn leg over and cook for another hour.
  4. 4 Continue cooking lamb until liquid is mostly evaporated and meat is tender and golden, about 15 minutes more. Oils should start collecting at the edges of the lamb. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 130 degrees F (54 degrees C). Transfer meat to a serving dish.

By Asim Saeed