Category: Food and Recipes
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Dry-Fried Aloo Gobi with Kasoori Methi
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 45 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 medium cauliflower (about 680 g), cut into small florets 1 lb (450 g) Yukon Gold potatoes, 3/4-inch cubes 2 tbsp neutral oil + 1 tbsp ghee (or 3 tbsp oil) 1.5 tsp cumin…
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Chili-Lime Veggie Quesadilla Dippers
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings (makes 8 folded quesadillas) Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 40 minutes Quick Ingredients 8 flour tortillas (8-inch) 12 oz shredded cheese (cheddar or Oaxaca, or half-and-half), about 3 cups 2 bell peppers (red and yellow), thinly sliced 1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced…
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Saffron Vegetable Paella with Socarrat and Lemon
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 35 minutes Total Time: 55 minutes Quick Ingredients 6 1/2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth 1/2 tsp saffron threads 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped 5 garlic cloves, minced 1 1/2 cups grated ripe tomatoes (or 14 oz…
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Crispy Tofu Katsu Curry with Rice and Pickles
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 40 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 cups (360 g) Japanese short-grain rice + 2 1/4 cups (530 ml) water 2 Persian cucumbers, 1/3 cup (80 ml) rice vinegar, 1 tbsp sugar, 1/2 tsp salt 2 tbsp neutral…
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Creamy Vegetable Korma with Cashew Coconut Sauce
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 50 minutes Quick Ingredients 3/4 cup (100 g) raw cashews, soaked 15 minutes 1 cup (240 ml) unsweetened full-fat coconut milk 2 tbsp (30 ml) neutral oil or ghee Whole spices: 1 tsp cumin seeds, 4 green cardamom…
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Creamy Tomato Basil Soup with Slow-Roasted Flavor
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings (about 8 cups) Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 1 hour 45 minutes Total Time: 2 hours Quick Ingredients 3 lb ripe tomatoes, halved 1 medium yellow onion, chopped 5 garlic cloves, minced 3 tbsp olive oil, divided 1 tbsp tomato paste 3 cups low-sodium chicken or vegetable…
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Smoky Black Bean–Mushroom Burgers with Chipotle Mayo
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 burgers + oven fries Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 35 minutes Total Time: 1 hour Quick Ingredients 2 large russet potatoes (about 1.5 lb), cut into 1/4-inch fries 5 tbsp olive oil, divided Kosher salt and black pepper 1/2 tsp smoked paprika + 1/2 tsp garlic powder (for…
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Vegetarian Mapo Tofu with Mushrooms and Chili Crisp
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 30 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 1/2 cups jasmine rice (for serving) 14 oz (400 g) soft or medium-soft tofu, cut into 1-inch cubes 8 oz (225 g) cremini or shiitake mushrooms, finely minced 4 scallions, whites and greens…
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Paneer Tikka Masala with Silky Tomato Cream Gravy
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 35 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes (includes 30 minutes marinating) Quick Ingredients 14 oz (400 g) paneer, cut into 1-inch cubes 2/3 cup plain full-fat yogurt, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 2 tbsp ginger-garlic paste 1.5 tsp Kashmiri red chili powder,…
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Panzanella Salad with Tomato, Cucumber, and Basil
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 to 6 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 12 minutes Total Time: 40 minutes (includes 15-minute rest) Quick Ingredients 4 cups (8 oz/225 g) rustic country bread or ciabatta, cut into 1-inch cubes 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil (for toasting bread) 1 lb (450 g) ripe tomatoes, cut…
