60 marsala recipes

Spinach and potato koftas spiced with garam masala, turmeric, and amchoor, rolled in coconut and deep-fried until golden, then simmered in curry gravy. A classic Indian vegetarian dish.

Indian spiced potatoes with onions, tempered with cumin, mustard seeds, asafetida, and turmeric. Boiled, mashed, and pan-fried with garam masala and lemon juice.

Dilli ka saag gosht is a North Indian lamb and spinach curry with whole spices, yogurt, and garam masala. Slow-simmered cubed lamb in a thick, vibrant green spinach sauce.

Considered the national dish of Malaysia, nasi lemak is a breakfast staple in Singapore hawker centres, but is also recognised as one of the least healthy breakfast options - no surprise since lemak means 'fatty' and refers to the rich white rice cooked in coconut cream. When served with fried chicken, the dish really does pack a calorific punch. However, with a few tweaks and substitutions it is possible to create a healthier version of the dish to enjoy on weekends at home with family.

Bharwan bhindi, Indian stuffed okra pods packed with toasted coriander, cumin, fennel, garam masala, and ground almonds. Pan-fried in ghee for a spicy, crisp-tender side.

Indian spiced potatoes in a thick tomato sauce with ginger, coriander, cumin, fenugreek, and garam masala. A vegetarian potato curry with whole spice tempering and bold flavor.

Nargisi kofta wraps spiced ground beef and besan around hard boiled eggs, fries them golden, then simmers in a tomato-yogurt curry. Mughlai showstopper named for the narcissus flower.

Punjabi masala brinjals: eggplants scored and stuffed with cumin, pomegranate seeds, garam masala, and turmeric, then braised in a spiced tomato-ginger sauce until tender.

Aloo matar rasedaar: North Indian potato and pea curry in a thin tomato gravy with garam masala, ghee, and warming whole spices. The 25-minute weeknight vegetarian comfort dish.

Vegetable pilau with turmeric brown rice layered over spiced green beans, peas, and carrots, baked and topped with toasted almonds. A fragrant vegan Indian rice dish.

Indian lamb saag with fresh spinach, yogurt, whole spices, and garam masala. Lamb cubes braised in a thick green spinach sauce with cardamom and cloves.

Rich Mughlai chicken curry with a ground almond, ginger, and garlic paste in a creamy yogurt and cardamom sauce. A royal Indian dish with whole spices and whipped cream.

Punjabi besan kofta curry with crispy chickpea flour dumplings stuffed with dried plums, simmered in a rich tomato-onion gravy with garam masala and ghee. A show-stopping vegetarian main dish from North Indian kitchens.

Indian chicken pies with flaky lard-and-margarine pastry wrapped around garam masala-spiced chicken, mushrooms, and corn. Handheld curry-pot pies worth the weekend effort.

Aloo Gobi with diced potatoes and cauliflower cooked in ghee with mustard seeds, cumin, garam masala, and fresh tomatoes. A classic Indian vegetarian dish ready in 30 minutes.

Lamb curry marinated overnight with garam masala, cardamom, cinnamon, ginger, and garlic, then simmered in lamb stock and finished with yogurt and lemon. Served on basmati rice with toasted cashews and golden sultanas. Mild, fragrant, family-friendly.