Category: Recipes
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Kadai Paneer with Bell Peppers and Fresh Masala
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 40 minutes Quick Ingredients 400 g paneer, cut into 2 cm (3/4 inch) cubes 1 large red onion (about 180 g), cut into petals 1 green bell pepper (150 g), 2–2.5 cm squares; optional 1/2 red bell pepper…
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Kashmiri Rogan Josh with Yogurt and Fennel
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 1 hour 45 minutes Total Time: 2 hours 35 minutes (includes 30 minutes marinating) Quick Ingredients 1 kg bone-in lamb shoulder, cut into 1.5-inch (4 cm) pieces 1 cup (240 g) full-fat yogurt 4 tbsp mustard oil + 2 tbsp ghee Kashmiri…
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Aloo Tikki Chaat with Tamarind, Mint, and Yogurt
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings (2 patties per person) Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 55 minutes Quick Ingredients Potatoes 2 lb (900 g), peeled and cubed Salt 1 tbsp for boiling + 1 tsp for patties Cornstarch 2 tbsp + fine breadcrumbs or rice flour 1/4 cup (30…
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Amritsari Fish Fry with Chaat Masala
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes (includes 15 minutes marinating) Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 40 minutes Quick Ingredients 700 g firm white fish fillets (cod, haddock, tilapia), cut into 2 x 1-inch pieces 1.5 tbsp ginger-garlic paste 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice 1.5 tsp Kashmiri red chili powder,…
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Chicken Korma in Silky Cashew-Yogurt Gravy
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 40 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes (includes 30 minutes marinating) Quick Ingredients 900 g (2 lb) boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 3–4 cm (1.25–1.5 in) pieces Plain full-fat yogurt: 2/3 cup (160 g) for marinade + 1/2 cup (120…
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Comforting Moong Dal Khichdi with Ghee Tempering
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 bowls Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes (pressure cooker 15 minutes active; stovetop 25–30 minutes) Total Time: 35 minutes Quick Ingredients 1/2 cup (100 g) split yellow moong dal 1/2 cup (100 g) basmati or short-grain rice 4 cups (960 ml) water, plus 1/2–1 cup to adjust…
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Sticky Cantonese Char Siu Pork Over Rice or Noodles
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 35 minutes Total Time: 13 hours 5 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 lb (900 g) boneless pork shoulder 3 tbsp hoisin sauce 2 tbsp light soy sauce 1 tbsp dark soy sauce 2 tbsp honey or 1.5 tbsp maltose 1 tbsp Shaoxing wine…
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Tomato-Braised Beef Brisket with Daikon
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 2 hours 50 minutes Total Time: 3 hours 10 minutes Quick Ingredients 3 lb beef brisket, cut into 2-inch chunks 1 1/2 tsp kosher salt + 1/2 tsp black pepper 2 tbsp neutral oil 2-inch piece ginger, thinly sliced; 6 garlic cloves,…
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Smoky Hand-Torn Cabbage with Black Vinegar
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 side servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 7 minutes Total Time: 22 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 small green cabbage (450–600 g), leaves torn into 2–3 inch pieces 2 tbsp neutral high-heat oil (peanut, canola, or avocado) 6–10 dried red chilies, stems removed 1 tsp Sichuan peppercorns (optional) 4…
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White-Cut Chicken with Ginger-Scallion Oil
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 to 6 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 50 to 55 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes (includes chilling) Quick Ingredients 1 whole chicken (3.5 to 4 lb / 1.6 to 1.8 kg) 2 tsp + 2 tbsp kosher salt (divided) 6 scallions, divided 4 oz fresh…
