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Dosa with Sambar - Indian recipe image
Indian • South Asia
ID 47

Dosa with Sambar

Indian Main Course South Asia
Cook time 60 min
Difficulty Hard
Portion Single

dosa-with-sambar

Ingredients: Dosa batter (1 cup), Oil (for cooking), Toor dal (for sambar) (1/2 cup), Tamarind paste (1 tbsp), Sambar powder (1 tbsp), Mixed vegetables (1/2 cup), Mustard seeds (1/2 tsp)

512.5 kcal 15.4 protein 15.4 fat 76.9 carbs
Confidence 94% Vegetarian-leaning
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Step 1: Cook dal until soft, then add veggies, tamarind, and sambar powder. Take care with this step, as it ensures the dish develops the intended depth of flavor and ideal texture..
Step 2: Temper mustard seeds in oil and add to sambar. Take care with this step, as it ensures the dish develops the intended depth of flavor and ideal texture..
Step 3: Pour dosa batter on hot pan, spread thin, and cook till golden. Take care with this step, as it ensures the dish develops the intended depth of flavor and ideal texture..
Step 4: Serve crispy dosa with sambar. Arrange the dish neatly on a plate and, if desired, add fresh herbs or complementary condiments to enhance presentation and taste..

Massaman Curry - Simmered recipe image
Simmered • Southeast Asia
ID 27

Massaman Curry

Beef Chicken Curry Fish
Cook time 90 min
Difficulty Hard
Portion Single

massaman-curry

Ingredients: Massaman curry paste (2 tbsp), Coconut milk (1 cup), Beef or chicken (150g), Potatoes (cubed) (1/2 cup), Peanuts (2 tbsp), Fish sauce (1 tbsp), Tamarind paste (1 tbsp), Brown sugar (1 tbsp)

976.3 kcal 53.3 protein 54.2 fat 66.7 carbs
Confidence 99% High protein
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Step 1: Fry curry paste in coconut cream until fragrant. Maintain a steady medium-high heat and make sure not to overcrowd the pan, which helps to achieve a perfect golden crisp..
Step 2: Add meat and brown briefly, then pour in coconut milk. Take care with this step, as it ensures the dish develops the intended depth of flavor and ideal texture..
Step 3: Add potatoes and simmer until tender. Partially cover the pot and keep a close watch to ensure the ingredients cook evenly without drying out..
Step 4: Season with tamarind paste, fish sauce, and sugar. Garnish with peanuts. Take care with this step, as it ensures the dish develops the intended depth of flavor and ideal texture..

Pad Thai - Egg recipe image
Egg • Southeast Asia
ID 21

Pad Thai

Chicken Egg Fish Fried
Cook time 35 min
Difficulty Medium
Portion Single

pad-thai

Ingredients: Rice noodles (100g), Shrimp or chicken (100g), Egg (1), Bean sprouts (1/2 cup), Garlic (minced) (1 clove), Tamarind paste (1 tbsp), Fish sauce (1 tbsp), Palm sugar (1 tbsp), Crushed peanuts (1 tbsp), Lime wedge (1)

527.3 kcal 35.1 protein 9 fat 69.8 carbs
Confidence 98% High protein
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Step 1: Soak rice noodles in warm water until soft. Drain. Take care with this step, as it ensures the dish develops the intended depth of flavor and ideal texture..
Step 2: Stir-fry garlic and protein of choice. Add egg and scramble. Maintain a steady medium-high heat and make sure not to overcrowd the pan, which helps to achieve a perfect golden crisp..
Step 3: Add noodles, tamarind, fish sauce, and sugar. Toss well. Take care with this step, as it ensures the dish develops the intended depth of flavor and ideal texture..
Step 4: Stir in bean sprouts. Serve with peanuts and lime. Arrange the dish neatly on a plate and, if desired, add fresh herbs or complementary condiments to enhance presentation and taste..

Sinigang - Filipino recipe image
Filipino • Southeast Asia
ID 33

Sinigang

Filipino Fish Main Course Pork
Cook time 60 min
Difficulty Medium
Portion Single

sinigang

Ingredients: Pork belly or shrimp (150g), Tamarind paste (1 tbsp), Tomato (1), Onion (1/4), Radish (sliced) (1/4 cup), Water spinach (1/2 cup), Water (2 cups), Fish sauce (1 tbsp)

747.9 kcal 25.1 protein 22.1 fat 112.4 carbs
Confidence 98%
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Step 1: Boil pork or shrimp in water with onion and tomato. Take care with this step, as it ensures the dish develops the intended depth of flavor and ideal texture..
Step 2: Add tamarind paste and radish, simmer until vegetables soften. Partially cover the pot and keep a close watch to ensure the ingredients cook evenly without drying out..
Step 3: Add fish sauce and water spinach. Cook briefly and serve hot. Arrange the dish neatly on a plate and, if desired, add fresh herbs or complementary condiments to enhance presentation and taste..

Biryani - Indian recipe image
Indian • South Asia
ID 42

Biryani

Chicken Fried Indian Lamb
Cook time 90 min
Difficulty Hard
Portion Single

biryani

Ingredients: Basmati rice (1/2 cup), Chicken or lamb (150g), Yogurt (2 tbsp), Onion (fried) (1/4 cup), Ginger-garlic paste (1 tbsp), Biryani masala (1 tbsp), Saffron milk (1 tbsp), Mint & coriander (2 tbsp)

516.8 kcal 47.8 protein 7.8 fat 54.5 carbs
Confidence 99% High protein
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Step 1: Marinate meat with yogurt, spices, and paste. Cover the container and refrigerate, allowing the ingredients to marinate and deeply absorb the flavors..
Step 2: Partially cook rice with whole spices, drain. Take care with this step, as it ensures the dish develops the intended depth of flavor and ideal texture..
Step 3: Layer meat and rice in a pot, sprinkle saffron milk, fried onions, and herbs. Take care with this step, as it ensures the dish develops the intended depth of flavor and ideal texture..
Step 4: Cook on low heat (dum) for 25–30 minutes. Serve hot. Arrange the dish neatly on a plate and, if desired, add fresh herbs or complementary condiments to enhance presentation and taste..

Butter Chicken - Simmered recipe image
Simmered • South Asia
ID 41

Butter Chicken

Chicken Grilled Main Course Simmered
Cook time 45 min
Difficulty Medium
Portion Single

butter-chicken

Ingredients: Chicken (boneless) (150g), Yogurt (2 tbsp), Lemon juice (1 tbsp), Garam masala (1 tsp), Butter (2 tbsp), Tomato puree (1/2 cup), Cream (2 tbsp), Garlic & ginger paste (1 tbsp)

658.6 kcal 44.9 protein 42.2 fat 18.1 carbs
Confidence 99% High proteinLower carb
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Step 1: Marinate chicken in yogurt, lemon juice, and spices for at least 1 hour. Cover the container and refrigerate, allowing the ingredients to marinate and deeply absorb the flavors..
Step 2: Grill or sauté chicken until partially cooked. Stir continuously to prevent any burning and allow the ingredients to release their aromatic oils, enhancing overall flavor..
Step 3: In another pan, melt butter, add ginger-garlic paste, and tomato puree. Take care with this step, as it ensures the dish develops the intended depth of flavor and ideal texture..
Step 4: Simmer, then add grilled chicken and cream. Cook until thick and smooth. Partially cover the pot and keep a close watch to ensure the ingredients cook evenly without drying out..