Tamarind (Indian date)

For this recipe, it's best to choose wide eggplants so there's more surface area to coat with the delicious Indian tandoori paste. The coated eggplants are generously sprinkled with mozzarella and roasted in the oven until the cheese melts. For crispness, read more

This cocktail quickly became a hit at chef Richard Sandoval's new Washington, D.C., restaurant, Dleña. "Tamarind can be sweet, sour, spicy, and tart all at once," the recipe's creator explains, explaining the recipe's popularity. read more

• Drink
• Tamarind and coriander syrup

Tamarind, simmered in a rich syrup, is a delight in this vibrant mocktail. Fresh pineapple and coconut water add a tropical twist. Enjoy while reclining. read more

These juicy, flavorful meatballs are a delicious combination of ground beef, yogurt, chutney, breadcrumbs, and spices, which together give the dish a tandoori flavor. Serve the meatballs as an appetizer, one on a lettuce leaf. read more

• Carnitas
• Black beans
• For serving

Carnitas is pulled pork that's used in Mexican cuisine to make tacos, burritos, sandwiches, and other dishes. The fastest way to cook carnitas is in a pressure cooker. Tamarind imparts a sweet and sour flavor to the pork, and peppers read more

• Dry marinade
• Glaze

"Why did I call the recipe 'Sweet Temptation'? Well, the day I came up with these ribs, my husband, Bren, decided to give up pork. He's usually very strong-willed, but pork ribs are his biggest weakness. He couldn't believe that I—" read more

These delicious crackers are made with store-bought salt dough. To ensure they're flat, even, and crispy, they need to be baked with a second baking sheet on top. Baked this way, the crackers will easily hold the delicious sweet and spicy filling. read more

A tart, almost sour tamarind paste is mixed with a touch of sugar to create a glaze that balances the richness of the salmon. The dish takes 35 minutes to prepare, but take your time and allow the tamarind and sugar mixture to caramelize. read more

Chaat is the name given to various appetizers in India, and there are many variations. This sweet potato and star fruit chaat is a light salad that offers a wonderful combination of flavors, textures, and, of course, a visual treat. read more

• Ribs
• Sweet and sour sauce
• Refueling
• Sweet and spicy kale salad with mango

To ensure the ribs are as flavorful as possible, rub them with a dry marinade and refrigerate overnight. The next day, bake them in foil until half-done, then brush with sweet and sour sauce and grill until golden brown. read more

• Dough
• Spice mix
• Filling
• Date and Tamarind Chutney

These delicious little pastries with a savory filling are a popular snack not only in India but also far beyond. The concept of samosas was brought to India by Middle Eastern traders, but the original meat-filled version was... read more

• Burgers
• Tamarind ketchup

This vegetarian burger was inspired by the flavors and aromas of samosas. Finely chopped vegetables add texture to the patties, and the sweet and sour tamarind ketchup enhances the flavor of the spices and potatoes. If you don't mind the heat, don't remove the seeds from the peppers. read more

"Chaat with sweet potato pakora is my take on traditional Indian chaat," shares Chef Manit Chauhan. "Chaat means 'to lick' in Hindi. Indeed, with this combination of flavors and textures, it's hard not to lick." read more

On the streets of Mexican cities, you can often see vendors selling mango slices, the juicy flesh of which is sprinkled with a dark red tajine seasoning, chili, lime, and sea salt. This dessert combines these sweet and savory flavors into a refreshing... read more

• Potato peels
• Sauces
• Relish

This potato skin appetizer is inspired by chaat, a popular Indian street food. The crispy potato skins are infused with the sweet, spicy, sour, and tangy flavors of three sauces, along with crispy roasted chickpeas. For this recipe: read more

• Pies
• Filling
• Guy

You'll be delighted not only by the spicy potato filling of these samosas, but also by the dough, which has undergone numerous tests before achieving the result for which everyone loves Indian samosas: a perfectly light and crispy crust. read more

• Noodles
• Sauce
• Stir-fry

This Pad Thai noodles with chicken recipe is just as delicious as you'd get at an Asian restaurant, but even better, considering you don't have to travel! It's made using the stir-fry technique, quickly frying all the ingredients. read more

• Noodles
• Sauce
• Stir-fry

No meat? No problem! This vegetarian Pad Thai noodle recipe will surprise you with the combination of umami, sweet, and sour notes we love so much about the classic dish. The noodles cook up super quickly, just heat the pan. So— read more

Sandia loca is a Mexican sweet, sour, salty, and spicy fruit salad sold by street vendors, whose name translates from Spanish as "crazy watermelon." Half a watermelon is scooped out of its pulp and filled with other ingredients. read more

• Potato-chickpea mixture
• Green chutney
• Yogurt sauce
• Papdi chaat nacho style

In India, the word chaat refers to several types of savory vegetarian snacks. This recipe comes from Nidhi Jalan, founder of Brooklyn restaurant Masala Mama, which makes exceptional homemade Indian sauces (especially coconut curry). read more

These Indian-style meatballs can be served as a main course, perhaps with rice, or as an appetizer, placing each meatball on a lettuce leaf and garnishing with a drizzle of tamarind chutney and grated cucumber. A distinctive oriental flavor - read more

• Pad Thai
• Pad Thai sauce

Pad Thai is a classic Thai dish that's loved far beyond Southeast Asia. Rice noodles are first soaked in water until softened. They're then pan-fried with baked tofu, chicken pieces, and fresh shrimp. read more

To grill tender, juicy pork tenderloin, marinate it overnight in a mixture of soy sauce, orange and lime juice, tamarind concentrate, Dijon mustard, ginger, green onions, and garlic. This marinade will give the meat... read more

• Pad Thai
• Pad Thai sauce

To fully enjoy the amazing flavor of these Thai noodles, don't skip any of the ingredients, especially the pad thai sauce, which gives the dish a rich, juicy flavor and a delicious amber hue. Because the sauce takes a long time to cook, you... read more

Making authentic Asian noodles takes some effort, but the results are worth it. The original combination of sauces, exotic seasonings, and seafood is a great choice to impress your family. read more

• Garnish:

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• Chicken in curry sauce:
• Massaman Curry Paste:

Chicken thighs stewed in coconut milk will not leave spicy food lovers indifferent. read more

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• Thai spicy marinade:
• Hot Bloody Mary mix for serving:

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This is a wonderful soup from Thai or perhaps Asian cuisine. The soup is very rich; just pour the fragrant sauce over the chicken pieces and noodles to fully enjoy its flavor. And the oil it contains is very healthy and softens... read more

• Pad Thai noodles with shrimp
• Marinated tofu

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• Spice mix for sambar:
• String Hoppers:

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• For cutlets:
• For the tamarind sauce:
• For the red onion-mint relish:

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• Maple Tamarind Glaze:

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• Smoked Jerk Chicken Wings:
• Honey Tamarind Dip:

A flavorful and tangy Jerk marinade instantly adds Jamaican flavor to these smoked wings. read more

• Sambhar (South Indian Lentil Curry):

This is an adapted recipe from Tamil cuisine, and although I call these rice cakes bread, they're actually more like thick, round, topped pancakes eaten as a snack. Fresh chili, tomatoes, and cilantro add color and a fresh flavor. read more

• Chicken wings
• BBQ glaze

A recipe for smoked barbecue chicken wings, pre-marinated in a sweet and fragrant spice blend of thyme, cinnamon, and fiery chili pepper. Once cooked, the wings are served with plenty of green onions and a vinegar glaze. read more