What to make with onion and turmeric

Langar dal is a dish consisting of stewed dal (split lentils) served at many gurdwaras and mosques.

Also needs: lentils, butter

Sylheti salty rice cake, locally known as nunor bora among other names, is a cherished savoury rice flour fritter originating from Sylhet.

Also needs: ginger, rice flour, rice

Potato masala (Tamil: uralai kizhangu masala) is a potato dish often served alongside roti or folded inside a dosa.

Also needs: mustard seed, curry leaves, chile peppers, potatoes

Also needs: chile peppers, cumin, coriander, chickpea flour

Nigerian Turmeric Rice is a vibrant and aromatic rice dish from Nigeria, colored yellow with turmeric and flavored with a blend of local spices.

Also needs: rice, curry powder, broth or stock, tomatoes

Egyptian okra stew is a popular and comforting dish in Egyptian cuisine. It features tender okra pods cooked in a rich tomato-based sauce, infused with aromatic spices.

Also needs: okra, garlic, tomatoes, cumin, coriander

Ibijumba n'ubwoko is a delicious and hearty dish from Rwanda that combines sweet potatoes and mushrooms. This flavorful and nutritious dish is a popular choice for a satisfying meal.

Also needs: sweet potato, mushrooms, garlic, paprika, cumin

This is excellent with Indian potatoes and Indian rice.

Also needs: lentils, kidney beans, tomatoes, paprika, cumin

Mesir wat is a delicious and spicy Ethiopian lentil stew that is packed with flavor. It is a popular vegetarian dish that is enjoyed as a main course or as a side dish in Ethiopian cuisine.

Also needs: lentils, garlic, berbere, tomato paste, cumin

Also needs: olives, tofu, garlic, tomatoes, spinach, red pepper flakes

Cholley, also chole, choley, cholay, white cholay, chana, channa, or chana masala, is a popular and versatile Indian and Pakistani chickpea dish.

Also needs: chickpeas, coriander, garlic, garam masala, tomatoes, cilantro

Gomen is a popular Ethiopian dish made with collard greens and seasoned with aromatic spices.

Also needs: garlic, ginger, paprika, cumin, kale, lemon

Kik alicha is a comforting and flavorful Ethiopian split pea stew, made with yellow split peas simmered in a mild and aromatic sauce.

Also needs: split peas, garlic, ginger, niter kibbeh, cumin, paprika

Shakshuka is a popular Middle Eastern dish with many variations. It is vegetarian-friendly.

Also needs: tomatoes, eggs, bell pepper, basil, cayenne pepper, paprika

This traditional Indian tomato gravy can be used as a base for all sorts of vegetables, boiled eggs, cubed paneer or chicken. This is often referred to as a "curry".

Also needs: tomatoes, butter, ginger, garlic, chile peppers, coriander, cumin

Pakoda is a savoury South Indian fried snack made from gram flour, spices and onions. This simple recipe is for Pakoda as made in Tamil Nadu, India.

Also needs: chickpea flour, rice flour, asafoetida, cayenne pepper, curry leaves, cumin, peanuts

Masaladaar chole is a dish of chickpeas in spicy gravy.

Also needs: chickpeas, tomatoes, chili powder, curry powder, garam masala, garlic, ginger

Chikwanda is a Zambian stew that showcases the natural sweetness of sweet potatoes in a rich and savory sauce.

Also needs: garlic, tomatoes, sweet potato, carrots, broth or stock, cumin, cayenne pepper

Doro tibs is a delicious Ethiopian dish featuring sautéed chicken cooked with flavorful spices and served with injera, the traditional Ethiopian flatbread.

Also needs: chicken, garlic, berbere, paprika, cumin, coriander, lemon

Egyptian lentil soup is a hearty and nutritious soup loved for its simplicity and delicious flavors.

Also needs: lentils, garlic, cumin, coriander, paprika, broth or stock, lemon

Firfir is a popular Ethiopian dish made with spicy scrambled eggs and pieces of injera, the traditional Ethiopian flatbread.

Also needs: tomatoes, garlic, chile peppers, berbere, injera, eggs, paprika

Hamli is a vibrant and flavorful dish made with fresh spinach and a blend of aromatic spices.

Also needs: garlic, ginger, cumin, coriander, cayenne pepper, spinach, broth or stock

Also needs: flour, lamb, chile peppers, ginger, garlic, lime, garam masala

Lumanda is a flavorful Zambian okra stew that celebrates the unique taste and texture of okra. This vegetarian stew is made with fresh okra pods, tomatoes, onions, and a blend of aromatic spices.

Also needs: garlic, chile peppers, paprika, cumin, coriander, okra, tomatoes

Sega wat is a flavorful and spicy Ethiopian beef stew that is a favorite in Ethiopian cuisine.

Also needs: garlic, beef, berbere, tomato paste, paprika, cumin, broth or stock

Suqaar is a flavorful and aromatic Somali meat stir-fry that is commonly served as a main course.

Also needs: beef, garlic, tomatoes, bell pepper, cumin, coriander, cayenne pepper

This is a sweet and sour fish casserole, baked in the oven. It goes well with rice and a green salad. The recipe is adapted from The Sephardic Table by Pamela Grau Twena.

Also needs: lemon, tomato paste, bell pepper, chile peppers, tomatoes, garlic, white fish

Yetsom shiro is a flavorful and hearty dish made with ground chickpeas and a blend of aromatic spices.

Also needs: chickpea flour, garlic, berbere, paprika, cumin, cayenne pepper, broth or stock

Alicha wot is a mild and flavorful Ethiopian stew known for its aromatic spices and comforting flavors.

Also needs: garlic, berbere, ginger, tomato paste, cumin, coriander, beef, broth or stock

Also needs: eggplant, garlic, ginger, mustard, cumin, tomato paste, coriander, chile peppers

Egg roast is a simple but tasty dish. The technique of roasting eggs in a masala sauce probably originated in the southern state of Kerala.

Also needs: ginger garlic paste, coriander, chile peppers, tomatoes, eggs, curry leaves, cinnamon, cloves

Fasolia is an Ethiopian stew, is a delicious and flavorful dish made with tender green beans cooked in a rich and aromatic sauce.

Also needs: garlic, tomatoes, berbere, paprika, cumin, coriander, cayenne pepper, green beans

Dibi is a popular Senegalese street food consisting of grilled meat, often lamb or goat, cooked with a flavorful marinade.

Also needs: garlic, mustard, paprika, coriander, cumin, ginger, thyme, vinegar, lamb

Also needs: paneer, ginger garlic paste, tomatoes, chile peppers, cumin, chili powder, coriander, garam masala, peas

Shorba bil lahm is a comforting and hearty meat soup popular in Libyan cuisine. It is flavorful and broth-based, packed with tender pieces of meat, vegetables, and aromatic spices.

Also needs: garlic, lamb, cumin, coriander, cayenne pepper, carrots, potatoes, tomatoes, broth or stock

Atkilt wat is a flavorful and comforting dish that is a staple in Ethiopian cuisine.

Also needs: carrots, garlic, ginger, paprika, cumin, coriander, cayenne pepper, cabbage, potatoes

Inguday tibs is a flavorful and aromatic dish made with sautéed mushrooms, onions, and a blend of spices.

Also needs: garlic, ginger, berbere, paprika, cumin, cayenne pepper, mushrooms, soy sauce, lemon

Muceere is a hearty and flavorful dish that celebrates the natural sweetness and richness of pumpkin.

Also needs: pumpkin, coconut milk, garlic, bell pepper, tomatoes, curry powder, cumin, coriander, paprika

South Asian cuisines

Also needs: chickpeas, bell pepper, ginger garlic paste, rice, shortening, chili powder, tomato paste, cilantro, chile peppers

Tradiational biryani recipes often use many ingredients, some of which may be hard to find.

Also needs: rice, chicken, butter, bay leaves, cardamom, cinnamon, curry paste, raisins, broth or stock, coriander