Piquant fish fry (Tikha maslyati tali macchi)
Fried fish in its infinite variations exists all along the large coast of India. The recipes and fish change depending on the local...
kzafarullah
- 2 days ago
- 3 min
Roasted pumpkin soup with saffron ice cream
This is the perfect Thanksgiving soup, it highlights the change in season and everything good about fall. It is also a very sophisticated...
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kzafarullah
- 3 days ago
- 3 min
Dal Muradabadi
I was in Gurgoan recently and my brother introduced me to dal Muradabadi. It was a dal that I was not aware of and one that I loved. So...
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kzafarullah
- 5 days ago
- 2 min
Burmese fish stew with aromatics
I was craving Asian flavours and wanted to make a quick recipe, this is the dish that popped out from my library. This dish brings...
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kzafarullah
- 6 days ago
- 2 min
Roasted cauliflower with Svanetian salt and adjika
My recent trip to Georgia opened my eyes, and palate to both Svanetian salt and adjika powder. These are freely available in the...
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kzafarullah
- Nov 27
- 2 min
Chicken tagine with olives and preserved lemons (D'jaj m'chermel)
Morocco is known for its variety of tagines, a lovely meaty stew that usually, but not always, contains dried fruits. These slow-cooked...
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kzafarullah
- Nov 26
- 3 min
Chettinad spicy mushroom curry (Kaalaan kuzhambu)
Black stone flower, also called kalpasi or dagad phool, is a lichen that grows on rocks and trees. It is common in South Indian cuisine...
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kzafarullah
- Nov 25
- 2 min
Assamese fish and cucumber curry (Khar)
Banana alkali is one of the magic ingredients from the Northeast it is a mild liquid derived from the stems of specific banan tree stems...
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kzafarullah
- Nov 23
- 2 min
Spicy adana kebab
These kebabs from the city of Adana, where incidentally they are referred to as "kiyma", are a favourite all over Turkey. They are...
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kzafarullah
- Nov 22
- 2 min
Okra supreme (Bhindi sabji)
Okra is a favourite vegetable in India, it is cooked using multiple methods based on the region and the spices used. Indian cooking has...
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kzafarullah
- Nov 20
- 2 min
Za'atar flatbread (Mana'eesh)
Bread is at the core of Syrian food and culture. Every morning bakeries light up their ovens, as early as 3 AM, and by early morning, the...
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kzafarullah
- Nov 19
- 2 min
Simit kebab with pistachios
On my first trip to Istanbul, I was taken to a kebabçi or a restaurant that serves mainly kebabs. I was mesmerized by the variety of...
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kzafarullah
- Nov 16
- 2 min
Assamese masala pitha with egg
Assamese cuisine has a variety of pancakes called pitha. It is usually a sweet dish stuffed with coconut and jaggery or sesame seeds, but...
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kzafarullah
- Nov 15
- 3 min
Assamese fish head dal (Muri ghonto)
The most iconic dish in Assam is muri ghonto, a thick, hearty, and delicious fish head dal. However, this dish is common across the...
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kzafarullah
- Nov 13
- 2 min
Fish Curry with Sorrel Leaves (Suka Xaak Masor Aanja)
The markets in Assam are stocked with a variety of greens that we do not usually see in other parts of India, and ones that I am...
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kzafarullah
- Nov 12
- 2 min
Drumsticks in mild milk curry (Munagakaya palu posina kura)
I must admit that I love drumsticks or moringa pods. The inner flesh is tender and sweet and wonderfully flavoured. This curry highlights...
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kzafarullah
- Nov 11
- 2 min
Roasted beet, citrus, and olive salad with horseradish
I love trying and playing with new combinations that play on the palate giving new flavours. The salad starts with the classic...
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kzafarullah
- Nov 9
- 2 min
Mocha salsa
The world of salsa is infinite, we are used to seeing the usual pico de gallo at every meal, but there are hundreds of unique salsas out...
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kzafarullah
- Nov 8
- 3 min
Steamed rice cakes with black chickpea curry (Kadala curry with puttu)
I was staying at the lovely Aambalvillas Resort and every meal was a feast. one of the local Kerala/Wayanad delicacies served for...
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kzafarullah
- Nov 6
- 2 min
Red rice payasam (Kuruvai arisi payasam)
One of the joys of travelling for me is about learning about local ingredients. I learned about Wayanad Thondi red rice when I visited...
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