Sambar with vegetables
Sambar is a South Indian lentil-vegetable stew with Toor Dal, Tamarinde, Sambar powder and a fragrant Tadka made of mustard seed and curry leaves.
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Sambar is a South Indian lentil-vegetable stew with Toor Dal, Tamarinde, Sambar powder and a fragrant Tadka made of mustard seed and curry leaves.
Masala Dosa are crispy South Indian rice-lens crêpes with a spicy potato filling of mustard seed, curry leaves, ginger and turmeric.
Paneer Butter Masala combines soft bread with a mild, smooth sauce of tomatoes, cashew seeds, butter, cream and kasuri methi.
Rajma Masala is a North Indian bean curry made from red kidney beans, tomatoes, onions, ginger, garlic and warm spices.
Greek fava is a silky puree of yellow peel peas, onion, olive oil and lemon, served with capers and red onion.
Garides Saganaki cooks shrimp briefly in a spicy tomato sauce with white wine, garlic, oregano, some chilli and crumbled feta.
Avgolemono is a Greek chicken soup with rice, tender chicken meat and a velvety bond of egg and fresh lemon juice.
Briam slowly roasts potatoes, courgettes, eggplants, tomatoes, onions and garlic with plenty of olive oil, parsley and oregano.
Giouvetsi stews beef in an aromatic tomato sauce and then cooks Kritharaki directly in the casserole until the pasta absorbs the meat juice.
Dolmadakia yalantzi are delicate vine leaves with a meatless filling of round grain rice, onions, dill, mint, parsley, lemon and olive oil.
Cretan dacos fills moistened barley baking with ripe tomatoes, mizithra or feta, olive oil, oregano, capers and olives.
Frankfurt's green sauce combines seven fresh herbs with savoury, yoghurt, vinegar and oil and is served classically cold with potatoes and eggs.
Pepper Potthast is a Westphalian beef and pork stew with beef, pork, many onions, generous black pepper, capers and a fresh lemon finish.
Moules marinières are mussels that are steamed in a few minutes with shallots, garlic, dry white wine, butter and parsley.
Creamy risotto gets a light summer note through lemon, peas and basil. Parmesan and cold butter bind the rice grains only after cooking.
Large summer tomatoes are filled with lemon couscous, paprika, feta and many herbs. In the oven they remain juicy while the surface is slightly browning.
Zucchini, cherry tomatoes, feta and herbs make this frittata a fast summer meal. It is started in the pan and cooked gently in the oven.
This vegetarian lasagne combines fried zucchini, spicy tomato sauce and creamy ricotta. Previous roasting prevents watery filling.
Juicy grilled chicken gets a sweet and sour summer contrast with peach salsa. Lime, red onion and coriander keep the ripe fruits fresh.
Cool soba noodles, cucumber and carrot meet a creamy sesame dressing with soy sauce and rice vinegar. The salad tastes fresh, nutty and slightly spicy.
Green beans, sweet tomatoes and salty feta produce a filling summer salad. A mustard-herb dressing combines the vegetables without weighing it down.
Crispy puff pastry carries a spicy goat cheese cream and ripe summer tomatoes. The previous salting of the slices keeps the tart aromatic instead of watery.
Sesame yarns are quickly fried and are swirled in a shiny sauce of soy sauce, honey, garlic, ginger and sesame oil.
Lo Mein with chicken are softly swirled egg noodles with chicken, broccoli, carrots and a sauce of soy sauce, oyster sauce and sesame oil.
Sauer-sharp soup is cooked with broth, tofu, mushrooms, bamboo sprouts, egg, white pepper and chinkiang vinegar. Acid and heat only reach balance at the end.