1,535 india recipes

Curry cream mussels steamed open in cider and thyme, then draped in a silky shallot-and-curry sauce finished with half-and-half. A cool-warm appetizer with French-Indian elegance.

No-bake curry cheese tart appetizer with cream cheese, cheddar, sherry, and pureed chutney pooled in the center. A retro party spread served chilled with crackers.

Indian-style okra with onions cooked in ghee with cumin, fennel seeds, turmeric, garam masala, and a blended onion-garlic-ginger paste. Vegetarian and richly spiced.

Bite-sized baked turkey meatballs seasoned with curry powder and served with a cool yogurt-chutney dipping sauce. Makes 48 pieces for parties and game day. Oven or microwave ready in under 35 minutes.

Glazed barbecued beef brisket simmered fork-tender then finished on the grill with your choice of three glazes: honey-spice, apple-mustard, or apricot. A two-stage method for smoky, glossy brisket.

Bulgur saute toasts cracked wheat with onion and celery in butter, then simmers it in beef-bouillon broth until fluffy. A nutty, pilaf-style side dish ready in well under an hour with seven everyday ingredients.

A scrumptious dish that gets its amazing flavor from plain yogurt, red pepper flakes and a pinch of turmeric.

Baingan bharta-style smoked eggplant: fire-charred eggplant simmered with onion, tomato, garam masala, and green chiles. A smoky, spicy Indian classic to scoop with naan.

Indian rice pulao layers basmati with whole spices, sweet peas and carrots, golden raisins, and toasted almonds. A fragrant, vegetarian one-pot side that turns plain rice into a feast.

Onion tomato raita: a cooling Indian yogurt sauce with diced onion, tomato, and a sprinkle of chat masala. The classic side that tames spicy curries, biryanis, and tandoori dishes.

Penne pasta tossed in a creamy curry sauce with plump shrimp, scallions, and a squeeze of fresh lemon. A rich, indulgent dinner for two that's on the table in 40 minutes with just six ingredients.

Gujarati-style cabbage and carrots stir-fried with mustard seeds, asafetida, green and red chilies, cilantro, and lemon juice. A quick Indian vegetable side dish with bold spice.

A simple but delicious dish that's perfect to make when you don't have a lot of time to prepare dinner.

Bombay cashews roasted with freshly ground coriander, cumin, hot paprika, cinnamon, and nutmeg. An addictive Indian-spiced snack that keeps for two weeks.

Bhartha, a classic Indian curried eggplant roasted until smoky and tender, then cooked down with tomatoes, onions, and ghee. Finished with fresh coriander.

Quick curried coconut rice using instant rice, sliced mushrooms, and Thai yellow curry powder. Includes a clever low-fat imitation coconut milk recipe.