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Shrimp Hooman (Goan Shrimp Curry)

Shrimp Hooman (Goan Shrimp Curry)

Ingredients 1 cup (240 ml) grated coconut, preferably fresh 2 dried red chile peppers ½ tsp turmeric powder 2 peppercorns 1 piece of tamarind (the size of a small marble) ½ onion, chopped fine 1 drumstick (frozen works fine), cut…

Sev Puri (Crispy Indian Snack with Potato)

Sev Puri (Crispy Indian Snack with Potato)

Ingredients 10 flat, crisp puris ½ cup boiled potato (aloo), cubed 3 tbsp tamarind chutney 3 tbsp coriander chutney ½ tsp cumin seed (jeera) Salt ½ tsp red chile pepper (lal mirchi) ½ cup chopped onion 1 cup fine sev…

Sayur Asem (Indonesian Tamarind Vegetable Soup)

Sayur Asem (Indonesian Tamarind Vegetable Soup)

This vegetable soup is a must-have item on the menu of every West Java (Sundanese) restaurant in Indonesia. This soup has some kind of appetizing effect because of the use of tamarind or (dried) sour starfuit as one of the…

Salsa (Fermented)

Salsa (Fermented)

This fermented salsa recipe produces a tangy tomato sauce with strong flavour. No cooking is required. Ingredients 1 kg (2 lb) fresh tomatoes 1 large capsicum (bell pepper) 3–6 fresh chiles 1 fresh red onion 3–4 cloves of garlic 1…

Salata Hara (Libyan Spicy Salad)

Salata Hara (Libyan Spicy Salad)

Salata hara is a vibrant and spicy salad commonly enjoyed in Libyan cuisine. It is known for its bold flavors and fiery kick, making it a perfect accompaniment to grilled meats or as a refreshing side dish. This salad features…

Sai Bhaji (Sindhi Vegetable Curry)

Sai Bhaji (Sindhi Vegetable Curry)

Ingredients 150 g dried chana dal 1 tbsp minced ginger 3–4 chiles, chopped Oil 3 small bunches fenugreek leaves, finely chopped 2 bunches spinach, finely chopped Small amount of soy leaves, finely chopped 2 average-size tomatoes, chopped 2 eggplants, chopped…

Saffron Rice and Beans

Saffron Rice and Beans

This recipe originally started as a vegetarian approximation to paella. It has since diverged from its resemblance to paella. Ingredients ½ cup olive oil 1 tablespoon curry powder 1 small potato, sliced extremely thin 1 big onion, cut into chunks…

Roast Iguana with Birria Marinade

Ingredients 1 medium iguana 8 guajillo chile 2 pasilla chile 4 cloves garlic Oregano Vinegar Salt, to taste Pepper, to taste Procedure Butcher, skin, and cut the iguana into pieces. Wash and salt the iguana pieces. Boil for 15–20 minutes.…

Red Chile Sauce

Red Chile Sauce

Dried red chiles can be soaked and pureed to make red chile sauce. It can be used in many ways, including as an enchilada sauce, chicken marinade, or in huevos rancheros. Ingredients 3 oz (90 g) dried chile peppers, such…

Rava Dosa (Indian Semolina Pancake)

Rava Dosa (Indian Semolina Pancake)

Ingredients 1 cup rice flour 1 cup maida (or all-purpose flour) ½ cup suji (semolina flour) Salt to taste 3 Indian green chiles ½ tsp jeera (cumin) ½ cup buttermilk Water Procedure Mix all the ingredients together to a watery…

Qabuli (Central Asian Rice Pilaf)

Qabuli (Central Asian Rice Pilaf)

Ingredients 500 g dry chickpeas Salt Red pepper ½ tsp ginger garlic paste 1 kg rice Shortening 3 onions, chopped Chile powder Tomato paste ¼ tsp turmeric powder ½ cup chopped cilantro 4–5 green chiles, cut in half Procedure Soak…

Pulse Chutney

Pulse Chutney

Pulse chutney is an vegan Indian recipe. Use fewer chili peppers if you do not want it so hot. Ingredients 2 oz (50 g) green mung beans 1 ½ inch (3 ½ cm) piece of ginger root 4 green chile…