Lentil and pumpkin stew with roasted garlic (Potaje de lentejas y calabaza)
Sometimes, a stew is what you need to make your soul happy. Slow-cooked, aromatic, and warm, it is the perfect food. Here is a lovely and...
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kzafarullah
1 day ago2 min
Sicilian chicken breast with quick tomato sauce
I was cooking a private dinner one evening, and one of the guests was very particular about her diet. The curated menu did not fit her...
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kzafarullah
4 days ago2 min
Moroccan almond drink
Almonds are one of the oldest cultivated trees; history mentions it over 5000 years ago. The almond has always been important to Middle...
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kzafarullah
5 days ago2 min
Rghaif with caramelized onions with spiced filling and raisinfilling
Rghaif is a street snack that can be found at vendors all across Morocco. They are the perfect bite for when you get the nibbles from all...
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kzafarullah
Oct 62 min
Mysore mutton
This dish has travelled and adapted to local flavours. It hails from the city of Mysore in Karnataka. The dish has migrated to Singapore...
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kzafarullah
Oct 53 min
Hyderabadi green pepper curry (Mirchi ka salan)
This is a classic dish of the Hyderabadi Nizams. The Nizams rules Hyderabad and the Deccan plateau from 1724 to 1948, 224 years. Over...
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kzafarullah
Oct 21 min
Cucumber in soy dressing
This simple side is perfect for any table. The crunchy cucumber is drenched in a drizzle of soy sauce, which adds salt and a lovely umami...
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kzafarullah
Oct 11 min
Black-eyed pea, egg and pepper salad
Bean salads are my answer to a diet and feeling full. The beans are nutritious and packed full of minerals and fibre, which keep you...
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kzafarullah
Sep 212 min
Honey-roasted carrots with dates, arugula and Moroccan dressing
Moroccans make a simple goat's or cow milk cheese called J'ben. This is a soft, fresh cheese that can be dried to a harder cheese after a...
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kzafarullah
Sep 201 min
Hyderabadi white urad dal (Maash ki dal)
This is a dish I remember from my childhood and love. It is not well-known in Hyderabad and is slowly being forgotten. The dish is...
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kzafarullah
Sep 182 min
Moroccan-spiced quick vegetable pickles
Pickles are found all over the world in some form. Old cultures used pickles to preserve vegetables for winter months or other difficult...
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kzafarullah
Sep 172 min
Chilli paneer wraps
This is a lovely appetizer that combines Indian and Asian flavours. The dish is simple: soft paneer is smothered with a rich chilli sauce...
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kzafarullah
Sep 153 min
Indian mee goreng
Mee Goreng is synonymous with Malay, Indonesian, Singaporean, and Indian cuisine. Its origins are hotly contested, but the most...
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kzafarullah
Sep 142 min
Lebanese roasted potatoes with green and red chilli sauce
This is a fabulous and simple side dish. The concept is elegant: roasted potatoes in two varieties loaded with spicy chilli oil. It adds...
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kzafarullah
Sep 132 min
Stir-fried chicken with dried chillies
This is an Indian-style stir-fried chilli chicken. Chinese immigrants came to India in 1778. The first recorded Chinese settler in India...
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kzafarullah
Sep 111 min
Hyderabadi sesame seed chutney (Til ka chutney)
A chutney is an essential part of an Indian table. It can be spicy, savoury, sour, or sweet. It plays with all the major taste profiles...
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kzafarullah
Sep 102 min
Hyderabadi mutton korma
A korma, or "quorma" is a traditional Mughal dish. These curries were standard in the Mughal courts and royalty as a sign of wealth. A...
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kzafarullah
Sep 83 min
Baked aubergine steaks filled with paneer and roasted sesame, tomato chutney, and roasted garlic raita
Contemporary Indian food has exploded both in India and abroad, especially in London and New York. These are once-traditional dishes that...
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kzafarullah
Sep 73 min
Vegetable and potato croquettes
These croquettes are street food in Indonesia, sold on street corners as snacks. They are also made with ground mutton or beef, but here...
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kzafarullah
Sep 61 min
Mozzarella, spinach and thyme canapè
Simplicity is the magic of good flavour. This is one of those simple dishes that pack an impact on your guests. The canape comprises of...
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