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Onion Tamarind Chutney

Onion Tamarind Chutney

5.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat 1 teaspoon oil in a skillet and add cumin seeds and coriander seeds. Add red chile peppers and fry for 1 minute. Add onion and saute until soft and translucent, about 3 to 5 minutes. Add garlic and saute until it turns color, about 1 minute. Add tomato and cook until soft, about 3 minutes.
  2. 2 Mix in tamarind paste and turmeric powder and mix well. Cook for 1 minute. Remove from heat and cool completely.
  3. 3 Transfer skillet contents to a blender and season with salt. Add water as needed and blend everything into a smooth paste.
  4. 4 Heat remaining 1 teaspoon oil to a skillet and add mustard seeds and curry leaves. Cook until mixture splutters and pour tempering over chutney. Mix to combine.

By delicia annie James

Tunisian Harissa

Tunisian Harissa

4.7

Prep
40 min
Cook
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Remove the stems and seeds from the chile peppers. Soak in cold water for 20 minutes, then drain. Place the peppers, garlic, caraway, coriander, and salt in a mortar; pound with a pestle until smooth. Place harissa in a jar, and cover the top with a little oil to maintain freshness. Store in the refrigerator.

By Asma Khalfaoui

Sweet and Spicy Pepper Relish

Sweet and Spicy Pepper Relish

4.7

Prep
25 min
Cook
25 min
Total
110 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Wearing rubber or latex gloves, trim tops off chiles. Pulse chiles, bell peppers, and onion in a food processor, working in batches, until finely chopped, about 1 minute per batch. Transfer to a nonreactive 3-quart pot.
  2. 2 Stir sugar, vinegar, and pickling salt into chile mixture; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium and simmer, stirring more frequently toward the end of cooking to prevent scorching, until thickened, 20 to 30 minutes.
  3. 3 Ladle relish into wide-mouth, ½-pint jars, leaving ½ inch headspace. Wipe the rims clean with a damp paper towel. Let cool to room temperature, about 1 hour.
  4. 4 Screw on the lids and store in the refrigerator for 2 to 3 weeks or the freezer for up to 6 months.

By foodinjars (Marisa McClellan)

Grandma Oma's Pickled Okra

Grandma Oma's Pickled Okra

4.8

Prep
10 min
Cook
25 min
Total
755 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Inspect three (1-pint) jars for cracks and rings for rust, discarding any defective ones. Immerse in simmering water until brine is ready. Wash new, unused lids and rings in warm soapy water.
  3. 3 Bring water, vinegar, and salt to a rolling boil in a small saucepan.
  4. 4 Divide okra evenly between the hot, sterlized jars. Place a dried chile and a teaspoon of dill into each jar. Pour hot brine over okra, then run a clean knife or thin spatula around the insides of the jars to remove any air bubbles. Wipe the rims with a moist paper towel to remove any residue. Top with lids and screw rings on tightly.
  5. 5 Place a rack in the bottom of a large stockpot and fill halfway with water. Bring to a boil and lower jars 2 inches apart into the boiling water using a holder. Pour in more boiling water to cover jars by at least 1 inch. Bring to a rolling boil, cover, and process for 10 minutes.
  6. 6 Remove the jars from the stockpot and let rest, several inches apart, for 12 to 24 hours. Press the center of each lid with a finger to ensure the lid does not move up or down. Remove the rings for storage and store jars in a cool, dark area for up to 1 year.

By Lorelei Rusco

Harissa

Harissa

5.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
5 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Break up chile peppers. Remove the stems and seeds and discard. Wear disposable gloves if working with medium-hot or hot peppers.
  2. 2 Place chile peppers in a heatproof bowl and cover with boiling water. Let soak until softened, 15 to 20 minutes. Drain well, then dab dry with paper towels.
  3. 3 Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a small skillet over very low heat and cook garlic until soft but still pale, about 3 minutes. Let cool, then transfer to the food processor together along with chile peppers.
  4. 4 Toast caraway seeds, cumin seeds, and coriander seeds in the skillet over medium-low heat until fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes. Crush them in a mortar and add to the food processor. Process while slowly adding remaining olive oil, scraping down the sides of the food processor as needed. Season with salt.
  5. 5 Spoon harissa into a sterilized glass jar and level the top. Add enough olive oil so the surface is covered and the harissa won't dry out. Seal and refrigerate.

By nch

Tomato and Red Onion Sauce

Tomato and Red Onion Sauce

4.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
60 min
Total
75 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a saucepan over medium-low heat, combine cherry tomatoes, red onion, balsamic vinegar, chile pepper, garlic, Italian seasoning, sugar, salt, and pepper. Simmer for about 15 minutes, then mash the tomatoes to release the juices. Continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until the sauce is thick, about 45 minutes.
  2. 2 Allow to cool, then cover and refrigerate until needed.

By MADAMEMIMI

Dilly Beans

Dilly Beans

4.6

Prep
30 min
Cook
5 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Sterilize 8 (1 pint) jars in boiling water for at least 5 minutes.
  3. 3 Combine water, pickling salt, and vinegar in a large pot; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, and keep at a simmer while you pack the jars.
  4. 4 Place the following in each jar: 1 head of dill, 1 tablespoon of pickling spice, 1 tablespoon of mustard seed, 1 dried chile pepper, 2 cloves of garlic, and 1/8 teaspoon of alum. Pack beans into the spiced jars in a standing position.
  5. 5 Ladle the hot brine into jars, leaving 1/2 inch of space at the top. Screw the lids onto the jars.
  6. 6 Place a rack in the bottom of a large stockpot and fill halfway with water. Bring to a boil and lower jars 2 inches apart into the boiling water using a holder. Pour in more boiling water to cover jars by at least 1 inch. Bring to a rolling boil, cover, and process for 10 minutes.
  7. 7 Remove the jars from the stockpot and let rest, several inches apart, for 12 to 24 hours. Press the center of each lid with a finger to ensure the lid does not move up or down. Remove the rings for storage and store in a cool dark place for at least 1 week before eating.

By RIIHI

Costa del Sol Barbeque Sauce

Costa del Sol Barbeque Sauce

4.9

Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather the ingredients.
  2. 2 Combine ketchup, brown sugar, red onion, honey, vinegar, butter, red chile pepper, garlic, cayenne pepper, paprika, salt, and black pepper in a saucepan; bring to a boil.
  3. 3 Reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until sauce is slightly thickened, about 20 minutes. Blend with a hand blender until smooth.

By Allrecipes Member

Panang Curry Paste

Panang Curry Paste

5.0

Prep
25 min
Cook
5 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place red chile peppers in a bowl and cover them with warm water. Let sit until rehydrated, about 10 minutes. Drain.
  2. 2 Place green chile peppers, coriander seeds, cumin seeds, mace, and cardamom in a large, dry skillet over medium heat. Toast until fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes.
  3. 3 Transfer red chile peppers and toasted spices to a mortar and pestle. Add shallots, garlic, lemongrass, cilantro root, peppercorns, lime leaves, galangal, shrimp paste, and salt. Pound together into a coarse paste. The past will keep in the refrigerator for several weeks.

By Wiley

Kadai Chicken

Kadai Chicken

4.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
18 min
Total
33 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chile peppers; cook and stir until browned, about 1 minute. Add tomatoes; cook and stir until softened and reduced, about 7 minutes. Stir in chicken; cook and stir until it is dark red and sauce thickens and starts to stick to the pan, 10 to 15 minutes.

By priya

Garam Masala Spice Blend

Garam Masala Spice Blend

4.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
2 min
Total
17 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine the coriander seeds, cumin seeds, cardamom seeds, peppercorns, fennel seeds, mustard seeds, cloves, and red chile peppers in a small skillet over medium-low heat. Toast until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
  2. 2 Grind the toasted spices in a clean coffee grinder or spice mill to a fine powder. Spoon in the turmeric, and process to combine. Use immediately, or store in a sealed jar for up to 1 month.

By Michelle

Spicy Indian Green Beans, Gujarati Style

Spicy Indian Green Beans, Gujarati Style

4.4

Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook green beans briefly in the boiling water, removing after 3 to 4 minutes. Drain, rinse with cold water, and drain again. Blot dry.
  2. 2 Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in garlic and mustard seed; sauté until golden brown, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in chile pepper, then add beans, salt, and sugar. Cook and stir until beans are tender, about 8 minutes. Season with pepper to serve.

By CEESHOUSE

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

Sambar

Sambar

3.5

Prep
30 min
Cook
15 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place yellow split peas in a saucepan with 2 cups water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, and cook until soft, about 15 minutes. In another saucepan, mix together the tamarind pulp stir in 1/2 cup water to make a watery juice. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Add the bell pepper and tomato to the tamarind juice, and continue to boil until the vegetables are soft, and the liquid has reduced to almost half.
  2. 2 Meanwhile, grind the coriander seeds, yellow lentils, coconut and chilies to a paste using a mortar and pestle or food processor. Add this paste to the tamarind sauce, then stir in the yellow lentils until everything is well blended. Bring to a boil once again, then remove from the heat and set aside.
  3. 3 Heat oil in a small skillet over medium heat, and add the mustard seed, cumin seed, and asafoetida powder. Once the mustard seeds start to sputter and the mixture is fragrant, remove from heat and stir into sambar. Serve hot.

By Nagaram

Cucumber Peanut Salad

Cucumber Peanut Salad

4.2

Prep
10 min
Cook
5 min
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Mix together salt and cucumber, and allow to drain in a colander for ten minutes to release water. Pat dry, and place in a medium size bowl.
  2. 2 Melt butter in a small saucepan, and stir in cumin and chili pepper.
  3. 3 Add peanuts, lemon juice, sugar, and melted butter to cucumber, and stir together. Garnish with cilantro.

By RADHIKA GHATAGE

Ada (Adai)

Ada (Adai)

4.3

Prep
20 min
Cook
30 min
Total
530 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine chana dal, urad dal, rice, and moong dal in a large bowl; cover with several inches of cool water. Soak 8 hours to overnight.
  2. 2 Grind soaked dal-rice mixture, chile peppers, and salt into a paste using a mortar and pestle; transfer to a bowl. Add enough water to make a batter just thin enough to spread; stir in cumin seeds.
  3. 3 Heat a griddle (or a tawa) over medium heat; lightly grease with oil around edges and in the middle. Ladle some batter on the griddle; spread into a thin circle using the back of the ladle or a large spoon. Cook about 3 minutes, then flip. Cook about 3 minutes more; transfer to a plate and serve immediately. Adas are best eaten hot off the griddle. Repeat with remaining batter.

By SUSMITA

Indian Scrambled Eggs

Indian Scrambled Eggs

4.5

Prep
5 min
Cook
15 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Mix salt, garlic powder, black pepper, ground red chile, and garam masala together in a bowl. Set seasoning mix aside.
  2. 2 Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Add onion. Cook, stirring occasionally, until starting to brown, about 5 minutes. Add tomato and cook until mushy, about 3 minutes more. Add spinach and water and cook for another 2 to 3 minutes.
  3. 3 Add eggs to the pan and let set for about 3 minutes. Evenly sprinkle the seasoning mix on the surface of the eggs, then stir to scramble. Cook over low heat until eggs are done to desired level, 2 to 5 minutes more.

By Neha

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

Sarson Ka Saag (Indian Mustard Greens)

Sarson Ka Saag (Indian Mustard Greens)

4.4

Prep
25 min
Cook
20 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place the chiles into a dry skillet over medium heat, and cook and stir until the chiles turn dark red-brown in color and give off their fragrance, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from heat, allow to cool, and remove stems of chiles; shake out the seeds, and tear the flesh of the roasted chiles into pieces. Set aside.
  2. 2 Place the spinach into a saucepan over medium heat; place mustard greens into a separate saucepan. If leaves are dry, mix in 1 or 2 of tablespoons of water. If leaves are still wet, just cover the pans and simmer the greens until tender, about 10 minutes. Allow to cool.
  3. 3 Place greens together into the work bowl of a food processor, and pulse several times to break up the greens, then process to a paste, about 1 minute.
  4. 4 Heat ghee in a large saucepan over medium heat, and stir in the cumin seeds, stirring for about 30 seconds or until the seeds sizzle and turn a darker brown color. Mix in the onion, cook and stir until lightly browned, about 3 minutes, and mix in the roasted peppers, ginger paste, garlic paste, and tomato. Mix in the pureed greens, bring to a simmer, and stir in salt and sugar to taste. If dish is too thick, mix in up to about 1/4 cup of water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until the greens are the desired thickness.

By FoodLover

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

Kala Chola Pakistani-Style

Kala Chola Pakistani-Style

4.8

Prep
20 min
Cook
185 min
Total
685 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place garbanzo beans into a large bowl. Pour enough water over beans to cover by several inches. Soak for 8 hours to overnight. Rinse and drain garbanzo beans thoroughly.
  2. 2 Combine garbanzo beans, 3 cups water, tomatoes, 1 finely chopped onion, dried red chile peppers, jalapeño pepper, oil, salt, turmeric, and ground red chile pepper in a large pot over medium-high heat; bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook until garbanzo beans are tender, 3 to 4 hours. Add water as needed to keep about 1 inch of liquid at the bottom of the pot.
  3. 3 Garnish with cilantro and 1 tablespoon finely chopped onion to serve.

By Mushell Shere

Pakistani Potato Chicken

Pakistani Potato Chicken

3.8

Prep
25 min
Cook
50 min
Total
75 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat vegetable oil in a pot over medium heat. Stir in garlic paste and ginger; cook and stir for about 1 minute. Add the minced chile, cumin, salt, and yogurt.
  2. 2 Stir in chicken pieces and bell pepper. Cover pot and simmer over low heat, until the oil separates and chicken is mostly cooked, 20 to 30 minutes.
  3. 3 Mix in potatoes; add a little water, if necessary. Cook on low heat until potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes more. Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve.

By Fatma Athar

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

Doodhi Chana

Doodhi Chana

4.7

Prep
10 min
Cook
30 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine the calabash, chana dal, turmeric, and water in a pressure cooker. Seal the pressure cooker and cook at high pressure for about 20 minutes. Reduce heat to low and simmer another 3 minutes. Remove from heat and allow the pressure to release naturally.
  2. 2 Heat the oil in a large saucepan. Fry the red chile peppers and cumin seeds until the seeds begin to splutter; add the ginger and garlic to the mixture and cook together 1 minute more. Stir the calabash mixture, ground red pepper, sugar, and salt into the mixture; bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and cook another 5 minutes before serving.

By SUSMITA

Easy Chicken Madras Recipe

Easy Chicken Madras Recipe

4.6

Prep
20 min
Cook
65 min
Total
85 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place onions, chile peppers, ginger, and garlic in a blender with a splash of water. Blend into a smooth paste; season with salt and pepper.
  2. 2 Heat oil in a large, high-sided pan over medium heat. Cook paste until slightly browned, about 5 minutes.
  3. 3 Heat a small skillet over medium-low heat. Add Madras curry powder; cook and stir until fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes. Mix into the paste.
  4. 4 Cook and stir chicken in the spice paste mixture until browned, 5 to 10 minutes. Pour in tomatoes. Fill the tomato can halfway with water and pour in too. Simmer over medium-low heat until liquid is reduced, about 50 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Scatter cilantro on top.

By Try This Recipe!

Slow Cooker Chicken Jalfrezi

Slow Cooker Chicken Jalfrezi

4.3

Prep
15 min
Cook
365 min
Total
380 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Dust chicken with flour in a bowl.
  2. 2 Heat oil in a large skillet and cook chicken pieces until lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Place in a slow cooker. Add tomato sauce, onion, bell pepper, green chile peppers, red chile peppers, curry powder, garam masala, coriander, cumin, garlic, and chile powder. Stir to combine.
  3. 3 Cook on Low until chicken is no longer pink at the center, about 6 hours.

By judek27

Easy Indian-Style Pumpkin Curry

Easy Indian-Style Pumpkin Curry

3.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
25 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Put pumpkin into a large pot. Pour 2 cups water over the pumpkin so the cubes are floating. Season pumpkin and water with turmeric and salt. Bring the mixture to a boil and cook until the pumpkin is tender yet firm enough to retain shape, about 15 minutes.
  2. 2 Grind 1/2 cup coconut, 3 red chile peppers, green chile pepper, 2 tablespoons water, and cumin seeds in a food processor until you have a paste; stir into the pumpkin mixture and bring again to a boil. Cook until the liquid has thickened and coats the pumpkin cubes, 5 to 7 minutes. Pour the curry into a large serving bowl.
  3. 3 Heat 2 teaspoons coconut oil in a small skillet over medium-high heat. Cook 2 dried red chile peppers, mustard seeds, and black lentils in hot oil until they sputter, 2 to 3 minutes; pour over curry.
  4. 4 Heat remaining teaspoon coconut oil in the skillet. Fry 1 tablespoon coconut in the hot oil until completely browned, 3 to 5 minutes. Pour atop the curry. Garnish dish with curry leaves.

By Asha N Basu

Goan Chicken Masala Curry

Goan Chicken Masala Curry

5.0

Prep
20 min
Cook
45 min
Total
65 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine red chile peppers, cumin seeds, coriander seeds, cinnamon stick, ginger, garlic, peppercorns, and cloves in a mortar and pestle or a food processor; grind or process into a paste (masala paste).
  2. 2 Heat oil in a large pot. Add onion and until golden brown. Stir in masala paste and cook for 2 minutes. Add pieces of chicken; mix well and pour in enough cold water to cover the chicken. Bring to a boil.
  3. 3 Cover and simmer until chicken is cooked through, about 30 minutes. Season to taste with tamarind juice and salt. Stir well and cook for additional 5 minutes. Garnish with fresh cilantro.

By Allrecipes Member

Vegan Butternut Squash and Chickpea Curry

Vegan Butternut Squash and Chickpea Curry

5.0

Prep
20 min
Cook
60 min
Total
560 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place chickpeas in a large bowl and cover with cold water. Let soak, 8 hours to overnight.
  2. 2 Drain and rinse chickpeas under running cold water. Place in a large pot, cover with several inches of water, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until chickpeas are soft, 60 to 75 minutes. Drain.
  3. 3 When chickpeas are halfway done, heat oil in a large pot and cook onions until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add cardamom pods, chile peppers, coriander seeds, turmeric, and mustard seeds and toast for 1 minute. Mix in tomato paste.
  4. 4 Stir butternut squash and carrots into the pot. Add enough water to cover vegetables halfway. Simmer over low heat, partially covered, until all the vegetables are soft, 25 to 35 minutes. Add more water if curry gets too dry.
  5. 5 Mix in cooked chickpeas shortly before serving and heat until warm. Serve sprinkled with cilantro.

By MisterHealthy