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Indian Coconut Chutney

Indian Coconut Chutney

4.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
5 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine coconut milk, shredded coconut, 1/2 cup curry leaves, onion, serrano peppers, garlic, ginger, lime juice, peanut butter, salt, and cumin in a blender; puree until smooth, 2 minutes or more.
  2. 2 Heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add mustard seeds and cook until they pop, 10 to 20 seconds. Add 4 curry leaves and cook for 30 to 60 seconds. Add pureed mixture to the pan; it will sputter. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes.
  3. 3 Remove and discard curry leaves. Allow chutney to cool before serving.

By Sarah Garland

Pickled Hot Peppers

Pickled Hot Peppers

4.3

Prep
30 min
Cook
25 min
Total
775 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Inspect five pint-sized jars for cracks and rings for rust, discarding any defective ones. Immerse in simmering water until peppers are ready. Wash new, unused lids and rings in warm soapy water.
  3. 3 Place banana peppers, jalapeño peppers, and serrano peppers into a large pot.
  4. 4 Add vinegar, water, onion, and garlic. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 5 minutes.
  5. 5 Ladle peppers and liquid into hot, sterilized jars, filling to within 1/4 inch of the top. Run a clean knife or thin spatula around the insides of the jars to remove any air bubbles. Wipe rims with a moist paper towel to remove any residue. Top with lids and screw rings on tightly.
  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 to 15 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 area.
  8. 8 Refrigerate after opening. Serve and enjoy!

By Pam

How to Make Homemade Sriracha Sauce

How to Make Homemade Sriracha Sauce

4.7

Prep
30 min
Cook
5 min
Total
4355 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place jalapeño and serrano peppers into a blender with water, garlic, brown sugar, and salt. Pulse several times, them blend until smooth.
  2. 2 Transfer puree into a large glass jar or pitcher. Cover container with plastic wrap and place into a cool dark location for 3 to 5 days, stirring and scraping down the sides once a day. The mixture will begin to bubble and ferment. Rewrap after every stirring and return to a cool, dark place until the mixture is bubbly.
  3. 3 Pour fermented mixture back into the blender; add vinegar and blend until smooth. Strain mixture through a fine-mesh strainer into a saucepan, pushing as much of the pulp as possible through the strainer into the sauce. Discard remaining pulp, seeds, and skin left in the strainer.
  4. 4 Transfer sauce into a small saucepan; bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring often, until reduced to your desired thickness, about 5 to 10 minutes.
  5. 5 Let sauce cool to room temperature. The sauce will thicken a little when cooled. Transfer sauce to jars or bottles and store in the refrigerator.
  6. 6 Enjoy!

By John Mitzewich

Spicy Dill Pickles

Spicy Dill Pickles

Prep
20 min
Cook
5 min
Total
1495 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Inspect 1 quart-sized canning jar for cracks. Immerse in simmering water until brine is ready. Wash a new, unused lid and ring in warm soapy water.
  2. 2 Meanwhile, combine water, vinegar, habanero peppers, garlic, serrano pepper, sugar, salt, peppercorns, pickling spice, and red pepper flakes in a pot; bring to a simmer.
  3. 3 Remove from the heat and let the liquid cool to a warm enough temperature to handle, but not to room temperature, 15 to 20 minutes; you want the heat so it will soak into the veggies.
  4. 4 Place cucumbers and dill into the hot, sterilized jar. Ladle in warm brine until cucumbers are covered and brine is near the top of the jar. Let cool to room temperature, 15 to 20 more minutes. Run a clean knife or thin spatula around the insides of the jar to remove any air bubbles. Wipe the rim with a moist paper towel to remove any residue. Top with lid and screw ring on tightly.
  5. 5 Refrigerate for 1 to 3 days before eating.

By Stephanie Mayes

Makhani Murgh (Butter Chicken)

Makhani Murgh (Butter Chicken)

4.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
40 min
Total
55 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir the chicken in the hot oil until completely browned, about 5 minutes. Set aside.
  2. 2 Wrap cardamom pods, cloves, peppercorns, and cinnamon stick in cheesecloth and secure with elastic or twist-tie.
  3. 3 Blend the serrano peppers, ginger paste, and garlic paste together in a blender until smooth; add the crushed tomatoes and blend again until integrated. Transfer the mixture to a saucepan; add the water, paprika, and the spice bundle to the saucepan. Bring the mixture to a boil; reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until the volume of the liquid reduces to about half. Add the browned chicken to the liquid and stir. Cover the saucepan and simmer until the chicken is no longer pink in the center, about 15 minutes. Stir the salt and fenugreek seeds into the mixture and continue simmering another 5 minutes. Remove the bundle of spices and discard. Stir the butter and cream into the mixture; simmer until the butter is melted completely, 3 to 4 minutes. Serve hot.

By LUNACITY

Basic Indian Curry with Paneer

Basic Indian Curry with Paneer

4.2

Prep
30 min
Cook
35 min
Total
65 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat oil in a large pan over medium heat. Cook and stir onion in hot oil until onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Reduce heat to low and continue cooking and stirring until onion is very tender and dark brown, about 20 minutes more. Stir in garlic and ginger; cook for 1 minute.
  2. 2 Reduce heat to low, stir in serrano peppers, and cook for an additional minute. Sprinkle in red chile powder, cumin, coriander, garam masala, and turmeric; cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  3. 3 Pour in tomato purée and ketchup; thin with water to desired consistency. Stir in peas and paneer; cook until peas soften, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in cream, then increase heat to medium-high. Allow curry to come to a rolling boil; cook for 3 to 4 minutes. Garnish with cilantro.

By MELLY28

Punjabi Chicken in Thick Gravy

Punjabi Chicken in Thick Gravy

4.3

Prep
25 min
Cook
60 min
Total
85 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat oil and ghee in a large pot over medium heat. Cook cumin seeds in hot oil-ghee mixture until seeds begin to change color.
  2. 2 Stir in onion; cook and stir until onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and ginger; continue cooking until onions are browned, about 5 minutes more.
  3. 3 Mix in water, tomato, serrano pepper, tomato paste, garam masala, turmeric, and salt; simmer for 5 minutes. Lay chicken into sauce; mix gently to coat. Cover, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook until chicken is no longer pink near the bone, about 40 minutes. Garnish with cilantro to serve.

By _ Chatterjee

Spiced Indian Cabbage with Beans

Spiced Indian Cabbage with Beans

4.0

Prep
25 min
Cook
15 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat the oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Sautee the ginger and serrano pepper for about one minute until soft. Season with caraway, cumin, fennel, mustard, fenugreek, turmeric, and asafoetida; cook until fragrant, about 20 to 30 seconds. Stir in the cardamom pods and cabbage. Season with salt and mix well.
  2. 2 Pour in the water and lime juice, bring to a simmer, and cook, covered for 5 minutes. Pour the beans over the cabbage, cover, and cook an additional 2 minutes to reheat. Remove the lid and simmer until the liquid is absorbed, about 1 to 2 minutes.

By Kasimira C Verdi

Keema Aloo (Ground Beef and Potatoes)

Keema Aloo (Ground Beef and Potatoes)

4.6

Prep
20 min
Cook
55 min
Total
80 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook and stir until soft and beginning to brown, about 12 minutes. If browned bits of onion are stuck to the bottom of the pan, add water and stir to loosen.
  3. 3 Stir ground beef, garlic, ginger, serrano chile, and cilantro into the pan; cook and stir until beef is browned and crumbly, 10 to 15 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low.
  4. 4 Stir in coriander, salt, cumin, cayenne pepper, and turmeric; cook and stir until flavors blend, about 5 minutes.
  5. 5 Add potatoes and tomatoes; cover and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes.
  6. 6 Stir in green peas and cook until sauce has slightly thickened and flavors have blended, 10 to 15 minutes.
  7. 7 Sprinkle garam masala over top, cover, and let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

By The Meatetarian

Chicken 65

Chicken 65

4.8

Prep
30 min
Cook
15 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place chicken in a medium bowl. Add egg, cornstarch, 1/2 of the minced garlic, 1/2 of the minced ginger, salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Mix until chicken is completely coated.
  2. 2 Heat oil in a deep skillet and fry chicken pieces until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 7 to 10 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Set fried chicken aside.
  3. 3 Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a second skillet over medium heat. Add cumin seeds and cook until crackling, about 1 minute. Add remaining garlic, remaining ginger, serrano peppers, cumin, chile powder, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, and salt. Add curry leaves and stir to combine. Add chile-garlic paste, ginger paste, and red food coloring. Stir to create a paste. Add water to thin paste slightly.
  4. 4 Add fried chicken to the the skillet and toss to coat thoroughly. Stir in cilantro.

By heavenzH2O

Samosadilla (Samosa Quesadilla)

Samosadilla (Samosa Quesadilla)

4.6

Prep
30 min
Cook
45 min
Total
75 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Cut potatoes into 1/4-inch cubes. Transfer into a pot of cold water. Stir in salt and bring to a boil over high heat. Simmer over medium heat until cubes are tender but still hold their shape, about 15 minutes. Drain potatoes in a colander and set aside.
  2. 2 Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion. Cook and stir until softened and translucent, about 5 minutes. Meanwhile, combine 1 teaspoon kosher salt, garam masala, cumin, coriander, turmeric, and cayenne in a small bowl for the spice mix.
  3. 3 Add serrano pepper, garlic, ginger, and the spice mix to the onions. Cook and stir until mixture is well combined, about 2 minutes. Add peas; cook until heated through and slightly tender, about 3 minutes.
  4. 4 Transfer mixture into a bowl with the potatoes. Add cilantro and lemon juice. Mix with a spatula until filling is well combined, with some potatoes partially mashed. Add more salt if needed.
  5. 5 Combine cilantro, mint, green onions, serrano pepper, lime juice, and yogurt in a blender. Blend until smooth. Season with salt.
  6. 6 Spread a few spoonfuls of the filling over one half of 1 tortilla. Fold in half. Repeat with remaining filling and tortillas.
  7. 7 Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook each quesadilla until browned and crispy, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer quesadilla onto your work surface and cut in thirds. Plate and serve at any temperature, alongside the chutney sauce.

By John Mitzewich

Spicy Watermelon Salsa

Spicy Watermelon Salsa

5.0

Prep
20 min
Cook
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place 3 cups watermelon and 1 whole serrano in a blender; blend on the liquefy setting until smooth.
  2. 2 Combine remaining 3 cups watermelon, salsa verde, minced serrano, and taco seasoning in a large bowl until evenly mixed. Pour watermelon-serrano sauce over cubed watermelon mixture; toss to coat. Season with salt.

By FrackFamily5 CACT

Spicy Serrano Burgers

Spicy Serrano Burgers

4.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil the grate.
  2. 2 Mix ground beef, beer, serrano pepper, and butter together in a bowl; form into 4 patties.
  3. 3 Cook the burgers on the preheated grill for 5 minutes. Flip and continue cooking for 3 minutes. Top each burger with 1 slice Monterey Jack cheese and cook until burgers are no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 2 minutes more. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

By James Grandin

Deliciosa Salsa Verde

Deliciosa Salsa Verde

4.8

Prep
20 min
Cook
5 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven's broiler and set the oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source. Place tomatillos cut side down on a baking sheet.
  2. 2 Broil in preheated oven until slightly charred, about 5 minutes.
  3. 3 Transfer tomatillos to a food processor with cilantro, onion, jalapeno pepper, serrano pepper, lime juice, and sugar; pulse until well mixed.

By eileen

Mexican Spicy Tomatillo Sauce

Mexican Spicy Tomatillo Sauce

5.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place tomatillos and serrano peppers into a medium pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to medium-low and let simmer until tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from heat, drain, and let cool, 15 to 20 minutes.
  2. 2 Place cooled tomatillos and serrano peppers, onion, sour cream, cilantro, avocado, garlic, salt, and pepper into an electric blender and puree until almost liquid.

By cynthia

Paul's Famous Salsa

Paul's Famous Salsa

4.8

Prep
25 min
Cook
5 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
  2. 2 Combine tomatoes, onions, serrano peppers, and garlic in a large bowl; drizzle with vegetable oil and toss until lightly coated. Transfer to the prepared baking sheet.
  3. 3 Broil in the preheated oven until vegetables begin to brown, about 5 minutes.
  4. 4 Transfer vegetables to the bowl of a food processor. Add salt and cumin; pulse a few times until desired chunkiness is reached. Add cilantro and pulse a couple of times to combine. Stir in lime juice.

By Paul Tannos

Creamy Cilantro Chicken with a Kick

Creamy Cilantro Chicken with a Kick

4.5

Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
90 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a blender or large food processor, combine the garlic, serrano peppers, ginger, cilantro, lime zest, soy sauce, sugar and coconut milk. Process until smooth.
  2. 2 Place the chicken into a large resealable bag, and pour the liquid from the blender in with it. Seal, and refrigerate for about 1 hour, turning once after 30 minutes.
  3. 3 Preheat the oven's broiler. Place the chicken onto a broiling pan, and pour the marinade into a saucepan.
  4. 4 Broil the chicken for about 10 minutes on each side, until browned and the juices run clear. While the chicken is cooking, bring the marinade to a boil. Simmer over medium heat for about 5 minutes, then remove from the heat.
  5. 5 Place chicken onto a serving plate, and pour the sauce over it to serve.

By NANCHE30

Jicama and Pineapple Salad in a Cilantro Vinaigrette

Jicama and Pineapple Salad in a Cilantro Vinaigrette

4.6

Prep
30 min
Cook
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Whisk together the serrano pepper, lime juice, rice vinegar, cilantro, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Slowly drizzle in the olive oil while continually whisking. Add the pineapple and jicama; toss to coat. Allow to sit 30 minutes to 1 hour.
  2. 2 Place the spring mix in a large salad bowl; scatter the avocado over the lettuce; top with the marinated pineapple and jicama, drizzling the remaining vinaigrette over the salad. Serve NOW!

By Seattle Dad

Mexican Salsa II

Mexican Salsa II

3.9

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place roma (plum) tomatoes and serrano peppers in a medium saucepan over medium high heat with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil. Boil 15 minutes. Remove from heat and drain.
  2. 2 Place roma tomatoes, serrano peppers, onion, cilantro and garlic in a blender or food processor. Puree about 30 seconds, or to desired consistency. Transfer to a medium serving bowl, and salt to taste.

By Sabrina

Lemony Pickled Mushrooms

Lemony Pickled Mushrooms

4.0

Prep
20 min
Cook
5 min
Total
1465 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Fill four sterilized 8-ounce jars 3/4 of the way with mushrooms. Place 1 thyme sprig and some serrano pepper slices on top.
  2. 2 Combine white wine, water, kosher salt, sugar, garlic, peppercorns, coriander seeds, and lemon zest in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until sugar dissolves, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and pour over mushroom mixture in each jar.
  3. 3 Tightly seal each jar and transfer to the refrigerator. Chill until flavors meld, 1 to 2 days.

By Luba

Asian Steak Stir-Fry Salad

Asian Steak Stir-Fry Salad

4.4

Prep
20 min
Cook
10 min
Total
750 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Whisk together the peanut oil, soy sauce, and pepper in a bowl; pour into a resealable plastic bag. Add the steak, coat with the marinade, squeeze out excess air, and seal the bag. Marinate in the refrigerator for 12 to 24 hours.
  2. 2 Cook and stir the steak and the marinade in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in the bell pepper, onion, green onion, ginger, and serrano pepper. Cook until the steak is evenly brown. Serve over a bed of spinach with the balsamic vinaigrette.

By Steve Wortham

Best Slow Cooker White Chicken Chili

Best Slow Cooker White Chicken Chili

5.0

Prep
20 min
Cook
220 min
Total
240 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place tomatillos, onion, serrano pepper, and garlic in a hot cast iron skillet and cook until blackened, turning frequently, 7 to 10 minutes. Peel garlic cloves and transfer to a blender. Add the blackened vegetables, cilantro, and salt; blend until smooth.
  2. 2 Place chicken broth, beans, chicken, cumin, and salt in a slow cooker. Pour in blended salsa. Cook on High until chicken is tender, 3 to 3 1/2 hours.
  3. 3 Set oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Place Hatch peppers with cut sides down onto the prepared baking sheet.
  4. 4 Cook under the preheated broiler until the skin of the peppers has blackened and blistered, 5 to 8 minutes. Place blackened peppers into a bowl and cover tightly with plastic wrap. Allow peppers to steam as they cool, about 10 minutes.
  5. 5 Remove 1 cup beans from the slow cooker; mash and stir back in. Remove chicken breasts and shred using 2 forks. Stir into the slow cooker. Peel broiled peppers and dice flesh into 1-inch pieces; add to the slow cooker. Sprinkle in Jack cheese.
  6. 6 Cook until chili is warmed through, about 30 minutes more.

By Yoly

Halloumi Sheet Pan Meal for Two

Halloumi Sheet Pan Meal for Two

4.5

Prep
25 min
Cook
20 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 Combine butternut squash, halloumi, bell pepper, radish halves, red onion, black olives, and serrano in a large bowl. Sprinkle za'atar, turmeric, and dried mint over the vegetables; mix to coat. Drizzle oil over everything and toss to combine. Spread out vegetables in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
  3. 3 Roast in the preheated oven until the halloumi is brown and bubbly and the vegetables have softened and browned, about 18 minutes.

By Buckwheat Queen

Papas con Chorizo

Papas con Chorizo

4.9

Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Cook chorizo in a large skillet over medium-high heat until turns dark red, 6 to 8 minutes, stirring frequently. Transfer chorizo to a bowl; set aside.
  2. 2 Melt bacon grease in the same skillet over medium to medium-high heat. Add potatoes; cook and stir for 10 minutes. Add onion and serrano; cook and stir until potatoes are fork-tender, onion is translucent, and serrano is soft, 2 to 6 minutes more. Return chorizo to the skillet; stir until heated through. Season with salt and black pepper.

By Yoly

Grilled Caribbean Free Range Chicken

Grilled Caribbean Free Range Chicken

3.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
510 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a bowl, mix the rum, soy sauce, lime juice, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, thyme, salt, pepper, hot pepper sauce, and serrano pepper. Pierce the chicken on all sides with a fork. Place chicken in a shallow container, and cover with the marinade. Seal container, and marinate chicken in the refrigerator 8 hours or overnight.
  2. 2 Preheat grill for high heat.
  3. 3 Lightly oil grill grate. Discard marinade and place chicken on the grill. Cook 8 minutes on each side, or until juices run clear.

By JRock

Cucumber Chili Salad

Cucumber Chili Salad

4.1

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
75 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Toss cucumber, serrano chile pepper, red onion, and mint together in a bowl. Pour lime juice and grapeseed oil over the cucumber mixture; toss to coat. Add sugar, salt, and black pepper; stir.
  2. 2 Cover bowl with plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 1 hour.

By delish-dish