Turmeric

Semolina flour and turmeric give this simple cake a sunny hue and nutty flavor.

This tadka-topped focaccia is loaded with crispy curry leaves, black mustard seeds, white sesame seeds, and dried red chiles.

The perfect condiment to serve with roast chicken, kebabs, pappadam, and more.

Using tater tots in chaat not only saves time, but gives you an extra crispy texture.

This dry-style curry from southern Thailand is characteristically hot and salty, with notes of fresh turmeric, lemongrass, and makrut lime leaf.

Tachin translates as “arranged on the bottom” and refers to the layer of crunchy saffron and yogurt rice that forms on the bottom of this layered rice cake.

This quick glazed tempeh with fresh herbs is delicious over rice with shallots, but you can also tuck it into lettuce cups or serve with rice noodles if you prefer.

This chana masala recipe has a clever trick: boiling the canned chickpeas with their liquid helps them mimic the texture you would get from soaking dried ones.