A light and spicy dish in minutes.
Indian
Tired of the same old meatballs? Give this recipe a try. It makes a great appetizer or serve for dinner with rice and your favorite veggie.
This creamy, Indian-spiced spinach dish has a little kick and plenty of vegetarian nutrition. It's perfect for when you want something warm, healthy and hearty, but don't want meat.
A cool and refreshing dip, perfect for all of those homegrown cucumbers. Serve as a dip with spicy, grilled chicken.
The spiciness of the curry powder, ginger and jalapeno in this dish is complemented wonderfully by the smooth, cooling effect of yogurt.
This simple sauce is easy to adapt. Pour it over vegetables, chicken, couscous or pasta for a taste of the Middle East.
Curry and nutmeg give just the right zing to this vegetable purée.
Kormas are the family of Indian dishes laced with yogurt, dried fruits and nuts. Experiment with different combinations like pistachios or dried apricots.
Spice up your yogurt with chai seasonings, and mango adds just the right amount of flavor and sweetness. To keep my mornings simple, I like to prepare the mango the night before and freeze it overnight.
This fabulous blend of flavors and textures was created by Micheal Romano, chef at the famous Union Square Cafe in New York City since 1988. We found it a mellow and comforting way to start the day. Garam masala is a currylike spice blend available in most natural-foods, Indian, or Middle Eastern markets.
This warming blend of flavors and textures was created by Chef June Reznicoff.
Like autumn in New England, this masala dish has amazing color, but its wonderful layers of taste are classic Indian. Warm and satisfying enough to make a hearty dinner, this nutritious dish is perfect comfort food on a cool autumn day.
Gary and I sometimes go out to a favorite Indian restaurant for curry, but I also like to use curry in my own cooking. This sweet and spicy salad makes a satisfying lunch, and offers plenty of protein, carbohydrates and nutritious vegetables. -Meg














