39 masala less Recipes

vegetable oil, onion, chopped, fresh curry leaves (optional) or 10 curry powder, minced fresh ginger, minced garlic, ground coriander, salt, ground turmeric, tomato, finely chopped, ground red chili pepper, shrimp, peeled and deveined, water (or less if adding frozen cooked shrimp), garam masala, chopped fresh cilantro

vegetable oil, yellow onion, diced, fresh okra , cut lengthwise and then crosswise into 4 pieces (or any other veggie, chopped), garlic cloves, sliced (use less if you prefer ), chopped cooked chicken (if raw, cook with the veggies) or 2 cups cooked turkey (if raw, cook with the veggies), white mushrooms, cut into quarters (or any other veggie, chopped), diced tomatoes , with juice, fresh ginger, peeled and grated, hot green chili peppers (optional) or 2 -3 jalapenos, chopped (optional), mild curry powder, salt, black pepper or 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper, your choice, water, garam masala (optional), steamed cooked basmati rice

olive oil, divided, stewing beef , cut into cubes, onions, chopped, garlic cloves, finely chopped, garam masala, paprika, ground cumin, turmeric, cayenne (more or less , depending how hot you like it), dry red wine, dry sherry, beef broth, diced tomatoes with juice, golden raisins

olive oil, vertically sliced onion, garam masala, salt, curry powder, chicken thighs (about 2 1/4 lb), skinned, dry red wine, red wine vinegar, fat-free , less-sodium chicken broth, chopped fresh parsley

olive oil, vertically sliced onion, pancetta, finely chopped, garam masala, brown sugar, salt, freshly ground black pepper, chicken thighs (about 2 1/4 lb), skinned, tawny port, red wine vinegar, fat-free , less-sodium chicken broth, dried calimyrna figs, quartered, chopped fresh parsley, chopped fresh thyme, fresh thyme sprigs (optional)

canola oil, water, onion, chopped, celery ribs, diced, potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch dice, head cauliflower, finely chopped, light vegetable stock or water (as needed), good quality curry powder or 2 tsp garam masala, more or less to taste, low-fat milk or 1 cup soymilk, or as needed, steamed fresh green peas or 1 cup thawed frozen peas, minced fresh dill or 1 tbsp dried dill, grated mild white cheese , such as monterey jack or 1 cup mozzarella style soy cheese, salt, fresh ground pepper

olive oil, divided, boneless leg of lamb, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces, salt, divided, freshly ground black pepper, divided, chopped onion, thick) slices parsnip, ground cumin, garam masala, ruby port or other sweet red wine, chile paste with garlic, dried figs, halved (about 5 oz), less-sodium beef broth, water, divided, cornstarch, uncooked couscous, chopped fresh parsley (optional)

serrano pepper, halved, fresh cilantro leaves, chopped green onions, greek-style yogurt (such as fage), less-fat cream cheese, fresh lemon juice, minced peeled fresh ginger, salt, sugar, cumin seeds, garlic clove, crushed, chopped fresh mint, garam masala, salt, skinless halibut fillets, canola oil, butter

dried red kidney beans , sorted and washed, yellow onions or 1 medium red onion, roughly chopped, tomatoes, diced, ginger, peeled and minced, garlic cloves, chopped, thai green chili or 4 -6 serrano chilies or 4 -6 cayenne chilies, chopped, cinnamon stick, 2 to 4 inches, whole cumin seed, red chili powder, kosher salt, ground turmeric, garam masala, water (if you soak overnight, use less , see note), chopped cilantro, hot cooked brown rice or hot cooked basmati rice, plain yogurt (optional)

zucchini, salt, fresh green chile, minced (can use more or less, to your taste ), onions (finely minced or grated ), fresh ginger (finely minced or grated ), fresh cilantro, finely minced (aka chinese parsley), chickpea flour, vegetable oil (for frying ), vegetable oil (can use leftover from the frying above), onions, finely (minced or grated ), turmeric, cayenne pepper, ground cumin, ground coriander, tomatoes, peeled and finely chopped (could use tinned), heavy cream, garam masala, ground cumin , roasted, salt (to taste), roasted cashew nuts, chopped (optional)

peeled big prawns (washed and dried well ) or 300 -400 g prawns (washed and dried well), vegetable oil (i use only 1 - 2 but then i do not like oily food), fresh ginger, peeled and minced, garlic cloves, minced, big red onions, chopped (i prefer the green onions) or 5 -6 green onions, with the green stalks chopped (i prefer the green onions), fresh green chilies , deseeded and finely chopped (or less according to taste), salt (or to taste), ground cayenne pepper, paprika (optional), turmeric, ground coriander, ground cumin, garam masala powder, worcestershire sauce, tomato puree, big tomatoes, chopped, coriander leaves (chopped ) (optional)

firm white fish fillets, turmeric, salt, pure chile powder , to taste, cumin powder, lime juice or 2 tbsp lemon juice, onion, roughly chopped, fresh ginger, roughly chopped, fresh green chile, roughly chopped (seeded, if desired, for less heat ), fresh cilantro, chopped, water, yoghurt, water, extra, ghee, onion, finely sliced, raisins or 1 1/2 tbsp sultanas (golden ), garam masala, salt, chopped fresh cilantro, extra, saffron thread, hot milk, green peas (optional)

short rib of beef (3-4 ribs), garam masala, ground cumin, ground ginger (if fresh use a bit less), black pepper, ground cinnamon, allspice, nutmeg, curry powder, ghee (or olive oil, or any oil suitable for frying onions), whole white onions, coarsely chopped, garlic cloves (smashed), scallion, chopped white & green (to garnish ), water (start with two cups, add the last 1 with garlic), chili powder (optional)

spring lamb chops, onions, roughly chopped, tomatoes, chopped, ginger paste, garlic paste, yoghurt, whisked, salt, red chili powder (less if yours is very strong ), cumin seeds, ground (i roast them first), garam masala, ginger, lemon juice

olive oil, garlic cloves, crushed, onion, turmeric, garam masala, chili powder, chili powder, chopped tomatoes, red lentils, lemon juice, vegetable broth , 50% less sodium, coconut milk, lite, salt, pepper

chickpea flour, milk, ghee (slightly less than a cup), sugar, freshly ground cardamom powder, milk masala (see note below ) (optional)

aubergine (eggplant, about 1 1/2lb), zucchini (total weight 1 1/2 lb), ghee (or vegetable oil), onion, peeled, quartered and sliced, garlic cloves, crushed, fresh green chile, finely chopped (remove seeds for less heat), ground coriander, cumin seeds, ground turmeric, garam masala (or goda masala, posted separately), chopped tomatoes, vegetable stock, salt and pepper, to taste, chickpeas, drained and rinsed, chopped fresh mint, heavy cream, vegetable oil, extra, mustard seeds, urad dal (optional), fresh curry leaves