468 india recipes

Crispy Indian vegetable fritters (pakora) made with a spiced chickpea flour batter with cumin, coriander, turmeric, and cayenne. Dip potatoes, cauliflower, and peppers, then fry until golden.

Homemade seasoned salt with paprika, thyme, marjoram, curry powder, dry mustard, dill seed, and celery salt. A Lawry's-style copycat with 10 spices you already have.

Curry-spiced turkey spread with crisp apple, grated carrots, and tangy yogurt. A no-cook appetizer that's ready in 20 minutes flat.

Butter in India is called makkhan. Clarified butter, instead of being called makkhan ghee, is called usli ghee (usli means "real" or "pure," which in this context refers to the real or original fat of the ancient Indians). Clarified butter or usli ghee is essentially French brown butter with the brown residue strained off. Usli ghee has a light caramel color and a heavenly aroma. Since there is no moisture present, it keeps well covered, at room temperature, for several months.

This easy pickled chutney can transform rice and leftovers into something special.

London Broil flank steak marinated all day in soy sauce, steak sauce, garlic, curry powder, and ginger, then broiled to rare in just seven minutes flat.

Blanched spinach pureed smooth and dressed with mustard oil, ginger, garlic, and green chili. An authentic Bihari-style saag side dish ready in 20 minutes with just 6 ingredients.

Sagh is a simple Indian spinach side cooked with butter, ginger, and a pinch of sugar. Wilted down and warming, it pairs with any curry or flatbread.

Veal steaks pan-seared and finished in a curried onion sauce with tomato paste, evaporated milk, lemon, and a splash of cognac. A fast German-Indian crossover for weeknights.

Uru mus roast is a Sri Lankan spiced pork dish marinated in vinegar with cardamom, cloves, and curry powder, then braised until tender and finished with fried onions and curry leaves.

Goa has developed its own cuisine and vindaloo is one of its main creations. Two important features of vindaloo are the technique of marinating meat in vinegar and the use of fiery spices. Although the number of chiles has been reduced, 4 more may be added if a hotter dish is desired. Cornish hens may be substituted for duck.

Chicken grilled on skewers in its own marinade that is sure to have your mouth-watering!

Pan-seared lamb rib chops rubbed with curry powder, cooked to a golden crust, then drizzled with a quick white wine and tomato pan sauce finished with butter. Elegant enough for date night, ready in 40 minutes.

Cocktail franks in a tangy barbecue sauce with curry, mustard, and brown sugar. A retro party appetizer served in a chafing dish with toothpicks for easy snacking.

Vegetable momos are Tibetan steamed dumplings with mixed vegetables, tofu, ginger, garlic, and garam masala wrapped in thin dough. Vegetarian Himalayan street food, served with hot momo sauce.

A delicious curry dish made with green lentils and mixed vegetables.