Introduced to India by Portuguese settlers, this spicy stew can also be made with pork, beef or lamb. Serve over steamed basmati rice.
Spice meter: 3/5
ready in about 50 minutes;
serves 4
You might need to buy:
- ground cumin
- ground cardamom
- ground cloves
- yellow mustard seeds
- olive oil
- chopped onions
- diced tomatoes in juice
- cinnamon stick
- chopped fresh cilantro
- curry powder
- chopped fresh ginger
- white wine vinegar
Key spice: Panch Phanon Mix, also known as Five Spice (do not substitute Chinese Five Spice!)
Equal proportions of whole cumin, fenugreek, anise, mustard, “Indian black
onion” seeds (kalunji). You will need to go to an Indian Store to get them last ingredient. It is not related to the onion.
ready in about an hour and 10 minutes;
serves 4
You might need to buy:
- red lentils
- water
- salt
- minced onions
- chopped tomatoes
- grated fresh ginger
- ghee or vegetable oil
- panch phanon mix
- dried small red chilies
- garlic
ready in about 40 minutes;
serves 4
You might need to buy:
- water
You might need to buy:
- ·4 tbsp Masala Rub
- ·1 tbsp Hot Rub
- ·2 tsp salt
- ·1 tbsp grated fresh ginger
- ·1 tbsp lemon juice
- ·20 raw unpeeled large shrimp
You might need to buy:
- ·4 white fish fillets
- ·3 tbsp yogurt
- ·1 1/2 tsp Masala Rub
- ·1/2 tsp salt
ready in about an hour;
serves 6
You might need to buy:
- lentils
- water
- turmeric
- salt
- vegetable oil
- cumin seeds
- chopped onions
- chopped fresh spinach
- freshly-grated ginger root
- fresh lemon juice
Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 233 Calories; 8g Fat (28.4% calories from fat); 12g Protein; 30g Carbohydrate; 13g Dietary Fiber; 0mg Cholesterol; 478mg Sodium.
ready in about an hour and a half;
serves 4
You might need to buy:
- dry split peas
- olive oil
- cumin
- sea salt
- garlic powder
- turmeric
- dry mustard
- cayenne pepper