I must admit I love eggplant; my brother will always pull my leg when we go out, and I want to order an eggplant dish, yet again. For me, it is the creamy texture of roasted eggplant, its gentle, earthy flavour, and how versatile it is. This is a simple dish meant to play with the creaminess of roasted, rather than deep-fried, eggplant and to highlight the flavour of the long black peppercorns. The earthiness of the peppers is bold, it does begin to numb your tongue, nd the c

Mulgayi, the green, long eggplant, is loved as a vegetable, like most other eggplant varietals. To be honest, I have never cooked with them before. I have always wondered what they taste like, and once I saw this recipe, I had to experiment with them. Eggplants vary significantly in form; below is a brief description of a few of the wide varieties. Green long eggplants: These are the creamiest eggplants with minimal seeds. The skin is thin, and the flavour is mild and sweet i

On my first trip to Bali, about 2 decades ago, I was drawn to these pork ribs, the vendors strategically sitting at corners, the aromas wafting, nay beckoning you at every turn. There was no escaping the glory of these ribs, and I indulged in them a lot. This recipe is reminiscent of those delicious ribs, and having them flashed my memory back to the wonderful markets and street food. Indonesia is the most populous Muslim country outside of the Middle East, and yet in Bali, p

Omelettes are comfort food for me. On these lazy evenings, a great omelette, cooked in olive oil, is what I crave, simple and elegant. However, growing up eating tese on the streets of India, I have never got used to the "white omelette", I like them caramelised and crisp. This is a simple omelette with elegant flavours. Leeks add a subtle note to the eggs, and the feta adds a creamy sharpness. The topping of liberal sumac is what makes this dish special. The tartness balance