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South Asian

Rachel's Mom's Garam Masala

Just a sprinkle of this hot, warm, and sweet spice blend will enhance any dish—especially when you take a few minutes to make it yourself. 

Asparagus Pulao With Minty Lemon Raita

In this Pakistani classic with a springtime twist, rice gets cooked to fluffy perfection in an aromatic broth.

Egg Bhurji Strata

Spice up your brunch plans with this custardy, fluffy, Indian-inspired strata that you can make ahead.

Coconut-Mango-Lime Barfi

One bowl, no-bake, and make-ahead-friendly? This South Asian dessert is all that—and chewy, tangy, and fruity too.

Salted Coconut Ladoos

These coconutty fudgelike treats are are an easy (and gorgeous) addition to any celebration—and they require only four ingredients.

Eggplant Biryani

There's no denying this vegetarian biryani studded with silky eggplant is a labor of love. There's also no denying the end result is completely and totally worth it.

Jalebi

It only takes a handful of ingredients to bring this dazzling South Asian snack to life in your kitchen. These particular jalebi strike the perfect balance between crispy, chewy, and sweet.

Thandai Shortbread Cookies

Buttery, floral, and with just the right amount of spice, there’s no better companion for your afternoon tea or coffee break.

Air Fryer Chile-Honey-Glazed Fries

Tossed in a sticky, spicy honey glaze, these freezer-aisle fries are our most beloved texture: crispy-gone-soggy. 

Dal Palak

This spinach-packed dal is the lifesaving dinner for nights when we’re strapped for time but still crave something deeply cozy.

Samosa Tart With Caramelized Onions and Fontina

When you're not up for deep frying, bake a samosa's spiced potato filling into a buttery, flaky bed of puff pastry instead.

All-Purpose Coconut Curry

Here's a simple and versatile rich coconut curry to add to your meal prep rotation. This recipe makes enough sauce for three different dishes (Yellow Curry Chicken with Vegetables, Fish Curry, and Butternut Squash and Green Bean Stew).

Amma’s Samosas

These deliciously savory crispy fried samosas from Amma restaurant in New York feature a spiced potato filling packed with bright, lemony flavor.

Braised Short Ribs With Onions and Curry Leaves

You know it’s fall when all you want to cook is a stick-to-your-ribs braise. Might we suggest these fork-tender short ribs with jammy spiced onions and fresh curry leaves?

Lamb Keema Tacos

With its keema-inspired ground-lamb filling and plenty of fixings, this recipe takes taco night in an exciting new direction.

Grilled Chicken Breasts With Tadka-ish Sauce

We’ve got moisture insurance (a tadka-ish sauce!) for these grilled chicken breasts.

Chicken Seekh Kebabs

The best part about grilling ground chicken is that you can mix in as much garlic, herbs, and spices as you wish. (Also, cheese!)

Tadka Pasta

Fried urad dal + spices+ pasta + parm = rich and nutty tadka pasta you can conjure up in less than 30 minutes.

Chana Masala

The key to Yasmin Khan’s excellent chana masala? Chickpeas so soft that they melt in your mouth.

Karak Chai

Recipe developer Zaynab Issa’s Karak Chai is richer than most cups of tea, thanks to its generous use of evaporated milk and hints of vanilla, cinnamon, and cardamom.  
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