Asian dinner party main dish recipes with 500 or fewer calories costing less than $1.5 per serving

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Ginger-Marinated Pork Tenderloin

Ginger-Marinated Pork Tenderloin

This pork tenderloin was super moist and was wonderful with the rich sauce over it. Our whole family loved it.…

Nancy Miyasaki
Nov 2011
Intermediate
7 votes
4908 views
Sweet and Sour Meatballs

Sweet and Sour Meatballs

I served this at an informal dinner as mini-cocktail meatballs (1" size) but in a sweet and sour sauce, rather than barbecue, and everyone loved…

Salad Foodie
Apr 2013
Professional
1 vote
7239 views
Dalca (Dhal Mutton Curry)

Dalca (Dhal Mutton Curry)

Tender mutton pieces submerged in a dhal gravy with potatoes, carrots and brinjals swimming aimlessly.

Navaneetham Krishnan
Aug 2014
Intermediate
1 vote
4730 views
Asian Glazed Chicken Thighs

Asian Glazed Chicken Thighs

Dinner on the table in 30 minutes - perfect! Easy sweet and sour sauce make chicken thighs lip-smacking tasty. Double the amount of glaze if you…

Salad Foodie
Apr 2012
Professional
2 votes
9320 views
Dhal (Lentil) Rice

Dhal (Lentil) Rice

Rice and dhal scented with ghee and spices.

Navaneetham Krishnan
Oct 2014
Intermediate
1 vote
3306 views
Aloo Matar (Potato And Pea Curry)

Aloo Matar (Potato And Pea Curry)

Creamy, spicy and aromatic and with soft tender potatoes and green peas.

Navaneetham Krishnan
Mar 2015
Intermediate
1 vote
3086 views
Pachai Payaru Kulambu (Green Moong Dal Curry)

Pachai Payaru Kulambu (Green Moong Dal Curry)

Thick creamy aromatic curry; scented with curry leaves and ghee.

Navaneetham Krishnan
Dec 2013
Intermediate
1 vote
4531 views
Stir Fried Vegetarian Mutton With Curry Leaves

Stir Fried Vegetarian Mutton With Curry Leaves

It’s a side dish for rice; magnificent aroma of spices and curry leaves.

Navaneetham Krishnan
Jul 2014
Intermediate
1 vote
3482 views
Kheemah Kheemah Kheehah Chamelion

Kheemah Kheemah Kheehah Chamelion

Ok, I'm sure I'm dating myself with that one. I remember when I was dancing around with one earring and big…

kathy gori
Mar 2010
Advanced
4 votes
4766 views
Rajma (Kidney Bean Curry) with Spinach

Rajma (Kidney Bean Curry) with Spinach

Rajma is a North Indian curry of kidney beans cooked with onions, tomatoes and spices. "Rajma chawal" which…

Chitra Agrawal
Mar 2010
Intermediate
3 votes
4040 views
Pulao Rice

Pulao Rice

A bond between spices, the magical blend of flavors and the angelic combination of fragrant basmati rice is simply amazing

Navaneetham Krishnan
Aug 2013
Intermediate
1 vote
4852 views
Pineapple Pico Chicken

Pineapple Pico Chicken

The succulent chicken breast and crunchy fresh vegetables bring out the best of this unique blending of Asian and Tex-Mex flavors in a way the whole…

Wendi Taylor
Jul 2012
Professional
2 votes
4445 views
BAKED CHICKEN GARLIC

BAKED CHICKEN GARLIC

I love garlicky food. It gives so much flavor and good for health. This Indian dry dish is so tasty and succulent up to the last bite...

MARIA LOURDES V. LIPARDO-AYUB
Jul 2010
Advanced
1 vote
3919 views
Ney Sambar (Ghee Dhal Curry)

Ney Sambar (Ghee Dhal Curry)

Enriching and irressible fragrance of ghee which makes this curry even more delectable.

Navaneetham Krishnan
Sep 2013
Intermediate
1 vote
2869 views
Moor Kolambu (Yogurt Vegetable Curry)

Moor Kolambu (Yogurt Vegetable Curry)

The distinctly unique aromas, flavors and colors will suit many a local palate.

Navaneetham Krishnan
Jul 2013
Intermediate
1 vote
2495 views