32 homemade masala Recipes

bacon , cut into 1-inch pieces, white onion, finely diced, garlic cloves, minced, minced fresh ginger, tomato paste, root beer, apple cider vinegar, molasses, grainy mustard, hefty pinch red pepper flakes, garam masala, store bought or homemade , recipe follows, cannellini beans (white kidney beans), rinsed and drained, kosher salt and freshly ground pepper, cinnamon sticks (if you have the kind you get at indian stores, it s about 3 tbsp of bark bits), green cardamom pods, shelled , husks discarded (about 2 tbsp of seeds), black cardamom pods, shelled , husks discarded (about 1 tbsp of seeds), optional

brisket and 1 lb sirloin, coarsely ground together (see cook s note), kosher salt, five 1/8-inch-thick slices sharp cheddar, freshly ground black pepper, burger buns, split, butter, at room temperature, ketchup chutney , recipe follows, roasted red pepper and walnut dip (muhummara), recipe follows, tomato slices, lettuce leaves, sliced red onion, for fixing up the burgers, canola or grapeseed oil, mustard seeds, cumin seeds, red onion, finely diced, garlic, thinly sliced, thumb fresh ginger, peeled and minced, store-bought or homemade garam masala , recipe follows, paprika, turmeric, apple cider vinegar, diced tomatoes, molasses, kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, cinnamon sticks (if you have the kind you get at indian stores, it s about 3 tbsp of bark bits), green cardamom pods, shelled , husks discarded (about 2 tbsp of seeds), black cardamom pods, shelled , husks discarded (about 1 tbsp of seeds), optional, red bell peppers, raw walnuts , halves and pieces, fresh lemon juice, pomegranate molasses (see cook s note), extra-virgin olive oil, paprika, ground cumin, red pepper flakes, garlic, chopped, kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

butter, at room temperature, sugar, flour (i use a gluten-free all-purpose ), kosher salt, grated fresh ginger, store-bought or homemade garam masala , recipe follows, eggs, milk, heavy cream, vanilla extract, fresh blackberries (or any berry!), powdered sugar , for dusting, cream , optional, cinnamon sticks (if you have the kind you get at indian stores, it s about 3 tbsp of bark bits), green cardamom pods, shelled , husks discarded (about 2 tbsp of seeds), black cardamom pods, shelled , husks discarded (about 1 tbsp of seeds), optional

olive oil, garlic paste (you may use fresh minced garlic), chopped onion, chopped green bell pepper, chopped tomato, crumbled panir or 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese (refer homemade paneer / panir (indian curd cheese) for paneer; if using feta cheese omit the salt in this recipe), chili powder, garam masala (optional), salt (or to taste)

coriander seeds, cumin seeds, garlic, peeled and crushed, thick slice) of ginger, peeled and roughly chopped, ground beef, handful fresh cilantro, minced (about 2 tbsp), plus 2 tablespoons for sauce, store-bought or homemade garam masala , recipe follows, baking soda, kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, dried cherries, finely chopped, toasted cashews, chopped, grapeseed or canola oil, plain yogurt, lime, juiced, cinnamon sticks (if you have the kind you get at indian stores, it s about 3 tbsp of bark bits), green cardamom pods, shelled , husks discarded (about 2 tbsp of seeds), black cardamom pods, shelled , husks discarded (about 1 tbsp of seeds), optional

canola oil, onion, finely diced, garlic, minced, thumb ) fresh ginger, peeled and minced, ground coriander, paprika, store-bought or homemade garam masala , recipe follows, ground cumin, cayenne , optional, ground beef, tomatoes, chopped, kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, shucked fresh english peas or 1/2 cup frozen peas, thawed, malt vinegar or apple cider vinegar, chopped fresh cilantro , plus a few extra leaves for garnish, chapatis or pitas, warmed, cinnamon sticks (if you have the kind you get at indian stores, it s about 3 tbsp of bark bits), green cardamom pods, shelled , husks discarded (about 2 tbsp of seeds), black cardamom pods, shelled , husks discarded (about 1 tbsp of seeds), optional

turmeric, cayenne, kosher salt, vegetable oil, paneer, (indian cheese , either store-bought or made from my recipe, recipe follows), cut into 1-inch cubes, see cook s note, frozen chopped spinach, white onion, finely chopped, thumb ) ginger, peeled and minced (about 1 tbsp), garlic, minced, green serrano chile, finely chopped (seeds removed if you don tsp like it spicy!), store-bought or homemade garam masala , recipe follows, ground coriander, ground cumin, plain yogurt , stirred until smooth, cheesecloth, whole milk, freshly squeezed lemon juice , plus more as needed, see cook s note, cinnamon sticks (if you have the kind you get at indian stores, it s about 3 tbsp of bark bits), green cardamom pods, shelled , husks discarded (about 2 tbsp of seeds), black cardamom pods, shelled , husks discarded (about 1 tbsp of seeds), optional

garlic, minced, limes, juiced, extra-virgin olive oil, plus extra for grilling, ground cumin, generous pinch ground turmeric (about 1/8 tsp), generous pinch store-bought or homemade garam masala, recipe follows, red chile flakes , optional, kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, baby squid (tubes and tentacles), cleaned, lemon, juiced, baby arugula, washed and dried completely, nectarine, pit removed and quartered, cinnamon sticks (if you have the kind you get at indian stores, it s about 3 tbsp of bark bits), green cardamom pods, shelled , husks discarded (about 2 tbsp of seeds), black cardamom pods, shelled , husks discarded (about 1 tbsp of seeds), optional

green cardamom pods, shelled , husks discarded (about 2 tbsp of seeds), black cardamom pods, shelled , husks discarded (about 1 tbsp of seeds), optional, cinnamon sticks (if you have the kind you get at indian stores, it s about 3 tbsp of bark bits)

sugar, distilled white vinegar, kosher salt, shredded carrots (10 oz), soy sauce (i use gluten-free low-sodium tamari), fish sauce, sugar, five-spice powder, garam masala, store-bought or homemade , recipe follows, freshly ground black pepper, garlic, crushed, shallot, minced (about 3 tbsp), thick) boneless center-cut pork loin chops, flour tortillas (gluten-free alternative: brown rice tortillas, or use small corn ones and make these as tacos!), mayonnaise , as needed, english cucumber , sliced thinly on the bias, fresh cilantro, fresh mint, fresno chiles , or jalapeno peppers, sliced thinly, limes, each cut into 4 wedges, green cardamom pods, shelled , husks discarded (about 2 tbsp of seeds), black cardamom pods, shelled , husks discarded (about 1 tbsp of seeds), optional, cinnamon sticks (if you have the kind you get at indian stores, it s about 3 tbsp of bark bits)