

This tamarind and dal based kootu uses a double dose of lentils plus a roasted spice paste to create something thick enough to eat with rice but loose enough to act as a sauce.

This South Indian stir fry uses a two step cooking method that softens the astringent banana flower before tempering it with aromatic spices.

This is one of those rare stuffed vegetable recipes where the filling actually stays put and the outer shell holds its shape through frying.

This coconut milk curry makes use of banana flower, an ingredient that takes patience to clean but repays you with a texture somewhere between mushroom and artichoke heart.

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This is a one-pan noodle dish that comes together in fifteen minutes using pantry staples you likely already own.

Mee goreng is a Malaysian fried noodle dish made with yellow noodles, tofu, egg, bean sprouts and a savory spicy sauce.

This is what happens when you treat brinjals like edible bowls and fill them with deeply spiced minced lamb.

This is a South Indian method that lets you eat raw banana without any heaviness or bland aftertaste.

Garlic Parmesan Roasted Green Beans are perfectly roasted and garlicky with a crispy Parmesan topping.

This is a stuffed paneer recipe that gives you restaurant-style richness without needing a tandoor or fancy equipment.

Plan your week with this 5-day dinner menu featuring mini meatloaf, chicken, pasta, fajitas, and salmon, plus easy side dish ideas to round out each meal.

This Paneer masala gravy features soft paneer cubes cooked in a creamy tomato-based gravy flavoured with butter, spices, and fresh cream.

This pulao sits somewhere between a main dish and a celebration centerpiece, loaded with fresh fruit and studded with just enough whole spices to keep things warm and fragrant without overpowering the sweetness.

A Thai-style dish consisting of ground chicken stir-fried with serrano peppers, onion, garlic and fresh basil.

Lepenice is an old-school Czech side dish of mashed potatoes mixed with sauerkraut.

This recipe turns firm tomatoes into edible containers that hold a spiced potato filling, then simmers them in a tangy yogurt based gravy.

In this recipe I combined two of my favorite foods—shepherd’s pie and Moroccan spiced lamb.

This recipe turns chicken drumsticks into elegant stuffed rolls by deboning the meat, wrapping it around a spiced mince and nut filling, then baking until tender.