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A cooling, DC-summer take on paneer makhani — cumin rice, spiced ginger yogurt, and a chopped green bean side. Rupen's Makhani Sauce does the heavy lifting so this comes together in under 40 minutes.

I was on a flight a few weeks ago and they served tandoori sea bass over a creamy tomato sauce with cumin pilaf, broccolini, and mint chutney. The whole flight I kept thinking: I can make this at home. The Tandoori Marinade does the charred, spiced crust. The Makhani pulls everything together. Forty-five minutes, looks like you tried much harder than you did. Full recipe on the blog.

Juicy chicken meatballs simmered in a creamy tomato-butter curry — this dish feels indulgent but is surprisingly easy to make with Rupen’s Makhani Sauce. For the Kofta (Meatballs): 1 lb ground chicken 1 tbsp ginger, grated 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 jalapeño, finely chopped 2 tbsp cilantro, chopped 2 tbsp mint, chopped Salt & pepper to taste 1 tbsp butter (for cooking) For the Curry: 1 jar Rupen’s Makhani Sauce ¼ cup cream (for garnish) Instructions: Mix ground chicken with ginger, garlic, jalapeño, cilantro, salt, and pepper. Shape into small meatballs. In a skillet, melt butter and brown the meatballs until golden (they will finish cooking in the sauce). In a saucepan, heat Rupen’s Makhani Sauce, then gently add the...

A warm, satisfying rice bowl made with just a handful of ingredients and a spoonful of our signature Butter Chicken Sauce. Cozy up without the extra effort. Ingredients: 1 cup uncooked basmati rice ½ jar Rupen’s Butter Chicken Sauce ½ cup frozen peas or spinach or red peppers 1 tablespoon ghee or oil Optional: fried egg or roasted tofu Cilantro + lemon wedge for garnish   Instructions: Cook rice as per package instructions. In a pan, heat ghee and sauté peas/spinach. Add ½ jar of Butter Chicken Sauce, stir, and heat through. Mix into rice and top with egg or tofu. Garnish and serve.   Pro Tip: Freeze half for a second meal later this week.

This deliciously layered dish combines tender turkey with a rich, creamy Makhani or Tikka Masala sauce, aromatic basmati rice, and warm spices. Topped with golden fried onions, cashews, and a hint of saffron, this rice bake brings comforting flavors inspired by Indian cuisine into a hearty, family-friendly meal. Perfect for using up leftover turkey in a unique and flavorful way!