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108 recipes tagged with cumin.
A vibrant roasted red pepper dressing blended with olive oil, lemon juice, white wine vinegar, shallots, cumin, and garlic. Smooth and tangy, it's perfect…
2 ½ pounds or ten 5-inch sausages A lamb sausage with North African spices. We particularly enjoy merguez as a breakfast meat with Shakshouka with Tuscan…
4 servings Freekeh’s subtly smoky flavor is an excellent partner to the toasty browned Halloumi in this dish.
6 servings A warm, hearty slaw for wintertime; perfect for the Thanksgiving table.
About 1 cup Rub on chicken, beef, lamb, or pork as well as salmon and bluefish.
About ⅓ cup This salty, tangy blend is sprinkled on street food snacks—called chaat—all across India. Use it on Pakoras, Popcorn, or even French Fries.
4 servings The irresistible smell of chili powder–spiced ground beef and frying onions announces “Taco Night” for countless families. This crowd-pleasing…
About ⅓ cup Use baharat as a rub for meats and fish, or as an ingredient in pilafs, couscous, or other grain or lentil dishes.
About 2 cups Southern barbecue chefs rub spice mixtures like this one onto pork or beef before starting the long, slow cooking that will transform it into…
About ⅔ cup Essential for many Southwestern and Mexican dishes, but also a wonderful seasoning for sprinkling on at the table. Chili powders vary, but…
A dairy-free, slightly fiery Indian curry made with mixed mushrooms, ginger, garlic, and spices. Perfect served with rice or flatbreads.
A hearty chili made with wheat berries, beans, and corn, slow-cooked with fire-roasted tomatoes and spices. Top with cheese, sour cream, and scallions for…
A flavorful compound butter made with shallots, garlic, chile powder, and spices, perfect for adding a kick to meats, vegetables, or bread.
About 4 cups; 2 to 4 servings This makes a perfect light supper or lunch for two.
About 1 ¾ cups Serve this cooling condiment alongside spicy meats, fish, poultry, or vegetarian entrées. For a change, substitute ¾ cup peeled, shredded…
A hearty chicken curry with red lentils, fragrant spices, and spinach. This dish stretches to feed a crowd, with a thick, flavorful sauce.
Carnitas tacos with a kick, made by braising pork shoulder then crisping under the broiler. Serves a crowd with warm tortillas and toppings.
A spiced beef burger topped with melted blue cheese, served on a bun with lemon-mayo and lettuce. Ready in under 20 minutes.
A Lebanese-inspired dish combining spiced ground beef and chickpeas stuffed into pita pockets with fresh herbs, currants, and yogurt. It's a flavorful…
Glazed chicken drumsticks are roasted with a sweet-tangy-citrus sauce and served over a warm carrot salad with chickpeas, feta, and mint. This one-skillet…
A fragrant dahl made with red lentils, green mango, and green beans, seasoned with cumin and chili. The underripe mango adds a fresh, tangy flavor that…
A fragrant rice pilaf with toasted nuts, cardamom, and cumin. This versatile side dish is ready in 45 minutes and pairs well with many mains.
A hearty chili made with ground beef, tomatoes, and cannellini beans, seasoned with cumin and chili powder. Quick and satisfying for a weeknight meal.
Crispy, spiced breadcrumb fritters served with a fresh coconut-coriander chutney. Perfect as a snack or appetizer.
Roasted cauliflower seasoned with turmeric, cumin, and other spices is served over arugula with black beans, quinoa, avocado, and a tangy cilantro…
A vibrant green rice dish made with a spinach purée and aromatic cumin seeds. It's a quick and healthy way to enjoy greens with rice, perfect as a side or…
Crispy courgette fries coated in a spiced gram flour batter, perfect for using up a summer zucchini glut. Serve with spicy mayo, raita, or chutney.
Grilled steaks are topped with a flavorful chermoula butter made from parsley, serrano pepper, garlic, smoked paprika, and cumin. This North…
Crispy, sweet, and sticky chicken wings with a rich, fruity, dark treacle finish. Marinated in a blend of date syrup, black treacle, spices, and dark rum…
A nourishing bowl featuring spiced chickpeas, fresh vegetables, and cilantro chutney over rice. Inspired by traditional Indian flavors like turmeric…
A fresh Indian salad with onions, tomatoes, cucumber, and a tangy lime dressing. Perfect as a side dish or wrapped in puris.
A simple Indian side dish of green beans sautéed with cumin seeds, onions, and spices. It pairs well with curries and can be customized with other spice…
This sauce or dip from Almería is traditionally served with poached fish, but is also delicious with grilled meats or vegetables. It can be stored in an…
A sweetened yogurt chutney used in Indian chat dishes, made with yogurt, cumin, sugar, and chat masala. It cools the palate and balances spicy elements.
A hearty bowl with crispy rosemary potatoes, creamy cannellini beans, and a kale-apple salad, drizzled with a spiced cashew-cumin dressing. Inspired by…
A spicy black bean soup made in an Instant Pot with chili powder, cayenne, and cumin. Topped with yogurt, red onion, and cilantro, served with lime wedges.
Grilled corn on the cob with a spicy cumin and chili lime coating, inspired by street market stalls. Perfect as a snack or side dish for barbecues.
Grilled corn on the cob with a spicy cumin and chili lime coating, inspired by street market stalls. Perfect as a snack or side dish for barbecues.
A hearty sourdough bread studded with prunes, walnuts, and aromatic spices like cardamom and cumin. This unique loaf balances sweet and savory flavors…
A picnic-friendly Indian potato curry with warm spices and a tangy mustard finish. Potatoes and radishes are cooked in a spiced tomato base, perfect for…
Whole wheat crepes filled with spiced lentils, honeyed carrots, and creamy ricotta, topped with parsley and hazelnuts. A hearty vegetarian dish inspired…
A cooling and nutritious raita made with spinach and yogurt, topped with crispy spiced garlic. Perfect alongside spicy curries or as a dip.
A creamy celeriac root purée made with almost-burned butter is paired with a flavorful chicken picadillo featuring tequila, pumpkin, and olives. This dish…
A creamy, mayo-free green goddess dressing made with avocado and cashew crema, perfect for salads or as a dip. Also includes a tangy cumin vinaigrette…
A quick and flavorful grain bowl with farro, fresh tomatoes, cucumber, and herbs tossed in a spiced vinaigrette. Perfect as a light meal or side dish.
A dry-fry of okra and baby potatoes with Indian spices. The okra is fried until golden and no longer slimy, then combined with a cumin-mustard seed spice…
A fragrant basmati rice dish infused with black cardamom and topped with fried cumin seeds. This simple yet aromatic side dish is a family recipe that…
A popular Indian street snack of deep-fried broad beans tossed in a spicy cumin and paprika coating. These crispy legumes are a beloved home-from-school…
A fresh and peppery salad featuring kohlrabi, cucumber, and radishes, dressed with lime, cumin, and smoked salt. Perfect for a light late summer lunch.
A quick and easy side dish featuring runner beans and walnuts with cumin and honey. The crunchy walnuts complement the soft beans, creating a luxurious…
A spicy, fruity vegan curry made with jackfruit and aromatic spices. This dairy-free jalfrezi is tongue-tinglingly hot but can be adjusted to taste.
This fiery red-hot sauce from North Africa gives a little kick to anything, from stews to marinades and sauces. It is simple to make at home with toasted…
Lamb chops marinated in a spiced yogurt mixture, then grilled or broiled until browned and slightly charred. Serve with slaw, carrot salad, and rotis.
Eggs are poached in a spiced tomato and bell pepper sauce, then served with pita bread. This North African shakshuka is a flavorful one-pan meal.
Indian-style French toast with spiced egg batter, onions, and green chilies, served with maple syrup.
Flank steak marinated in cumin and oregano, grilled, and served in corn tortillas with roasted tomatillo salsa, cotija cheese, onion, cilantro, avocado…
Sizzling steak fajitas made entirely in the air fryer. Skirt steak and colorful peppers are seasoned with lime, cumin, and ancho chile powder, then…
A quick and flavorful chickpea curry inspired by a chef in Delhi. Spiced with cumin, coriander, and garam masala, finished with fresh onion, cilantro, and…
A tomato chutney with ginger, garlic, and cumin that elevates tomatoes to Indian chutney level. It keeps well in the refrigerator for weeks.
A quick and flavorful yogurt side dish with toasted cumin seeds, ground coriander, and fresh cilantro. Perfect for vegetable curries and rotis.
PREP: 5 MINUTES • MAKES 1 CUP If you take one chutney away from this book, please learn this one. It is the cornerstone of any Indian banquet because it…
A Gujarati yogurt soup (kadhi) thickened with gram flour and spiced with turmeric, curry leaves, and chili, topped with crispy cumin-spiced okra. Serve…
A dry Gujarati-style dish featuring turnips and kale, seasoned with cumin, asafoetida, and chili. It pairs well with curries that have gravy.
A sweet and chunky paneer curry with spinach and peas, inspired by the chef's mother's recipe. This vegetarian dish is rich with aromatic spices and…
Kleicha are traditional Iraqi cookies filled with a sweet date paste and flavored with cardamom and cinnamon. They are often served for Eid al-Fitr but…
Pork spareribs seasoned with a toasted cumin-coriander dry rub and finished with a honey barbecue sauce. Grilled low and slow until tender and flavorful.
A spiced fresh tomato soup blended smooth and served with toasted pitas spread with a sweet and herby coconut mixture.
A fresh and healthy chicken curry made with just five spices. Cumin seeds provide a nutty base, while garlic, ginger, garam masala, and turmeric create a…
A quick and flavorful prawn stew with tomatoes and spices, served over herbed vermicelli rice noodles. Ready in 30 minutes.
A hearty stew of spiced pumpkin and chickpeas with Iberian-style pork meatballs. The meatballs are flavored with cumin, almonds, and parsley, then…
Crispy sardines in a flour and semolina batter with cumin and chili, served with harissa yogurt and lemon wedges. A quick and flavorful Moroccan snack.
Aloo Gobi is a classic Indian dish of cauliflower and potatoes cooked with cumin, turmeric, and coriander. It's a simple yet flavorful vegetarian curry…
Sweet potatoes are stuffed with a savory beef and vegetable mixture, then topped with a fresh carrot slaw for a balanced and flavorful meal.
Grilled bone-in pork chops are seasoned with cumin and served with a tangy apple slaw dressed in a honey-lime vinaigrette.
A fresh, chunky salsa made with boiled tomatoes, onion, and chiles, blended with cumin and cilantro. Serve as a breakfast salsa or condiment.
A creamy carrot soup with cumin, ginger, and fresh chives, perfect for summer carrot season. Pureed until smooth and served with a garnish of chives and…
A savory bowl with lentil falafel, crisp vegetables, olives, hummus, and cashew tzatziki. Inspired by Mediterranean flavors with a hint of Indian spices.
A bold curry featuring cauliflower and fried boiled eggs in a rich, spiced tomato sauce. The eggs are boiled then fried until wrinkled to trap the sauce.
A classic Indian minced lamb curry with chickpeas and peas, simmered in aromatic spices. This keema is quick to cook and full of flavor.
A popular Mowgli dish featuring melted cheddar cheese on toast, spiced with cumin, coriander, onion, and green chilli. The combination of herbs and spices…
A fragrant lamb stew with warm spices, dried apricots, and fresh coriander. The long marination and slow simmer create tender, flavorful meat.
A leg of lamb marinated in pomegranate, herbs, and spices, then roasted until tender. The pomegranate marinade tenderizes the meat and adds rich flavor.
A fragrant Bengali sweet rice dish with cashews, raisins, and aromatic spices. Traditionally served on special occasions, it has a light sweetness and…
Crispy and light enoki mushroom fritters, also known as mushroom bhajis. A perfect starter for a sharing feast, best served with chutneys or raitas.
A gently spiced frittata with roasted cauliflower and potatoes, perfect for a substantial lunch. Serve with a simple dressed salad.
A spicy tomato and pepper sauce with eggs gently poached in it. This shakshuka is a flavorful one-pan dish perfect for any meal.
A quick and flavorful pork and hominy soup with cumin, coriander, and ancho chili. Ready in 30 minutes.
Sweet and spicy nuts coated with a sugar-spice mixture and baked until golden. Perfect for snacking or gifting.
Slow-cooked pork shoulder seasoned with cumin and lime, shredded and served in warm tortillas with fresh toppings. A versatile and flavorful taco filling.
This low-cook dinner features roasted cumin-spiced shrimp and asparagus served over orange-scented couscous. Perfect for a lazy night when you want a meal…
Thick cauliflower slices are roasted until tender and served with a fresh chimichurri sauce made from cilantro, parsley, red wine vinegar, garlic, and…
A creamy, citrusy sauce made with Greek yogurt, cilantro, and lime juice. Perfect for flavoring chicken salads or serving alongside grilled fish or kebabs.
Mini lamb sliders with a tangy-sweet tomato chutney and melted Havarti cheese. Grilled to perfection and served on toasted buns, they make great…
A hearty vegetable stew with chickpeas, inspired by Middle Eastern flavors. Served with lemon wedges and mixed salad.
Roasted cod fillets marinated in a spicy sesame and cumin sauce, served with steamed jasmine rice and stir-fried spinach with peanuts.
Beef fillet coated in a spiced paste, roasted until tender, and served with warm flatbreads, spinach raita, and a fresh onion-tomato salad. This Middle…
A flavorful lamb dish with a spicy Sichuan pepper crust, served with a tangy tamarind slaw and crispy griddled chili potatoes. Ready in 40 minutes.
Pork belly ribs are simmered until tender, then grilled with a sticky cumin, chilli, and soy glaze. This savory-sweet dish is finished with fresh garlic…
A classic Indian curry made easy with a blender. Tender chicken and spinach in a spiced tomato sauce, ready in 50 minutes.
A spicy Indian egg curry with hard-boiled eggs in a tomato-based sauce, flavored with cumin, garam masala, and a kick of English mustard and fresh…
A refreshing salad combining sweet melons with salty feta cheese, dressed with lime, honey, and Indian spices. Perfect for a light summer dish.
A spring salad combining tender lamb, new potatoes, and wild garlic with sweet pear and a tangy lemon dressing. The spiced lamb and creamy potatoes…
These lamb burgers are full of flavor and perfect for a quick barbecue. They are topped with pink pickled onions that can be made in advance.
A spicy twist on classic Steak Fiorentina, featuring a cumin-paprika crust and served with a simple lemon rocket salad.
A tangy and savory Latin mojo sauce made with sour orange juice, garlic, olive oil, and spices. Perfect for marinating meats or as a dipping sauce.
A guide to substituting spices in recipes, providing alternatives for common spices like allspice, aniseed, cardamom, chili powder, cloves, cumin, ginger…
A hearty white chili made with chicken, white beans, and a creamy broth. This comforting stew is seasoned with cumin, herbs, and green chiles for a mild…
A homemade curry powder blend made from toasted spices. Use as a base for curries and other dishes.
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