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kzafarullah
21 hours ago4 min read
Chicken with aromatic rice (Morog pulao)
Murg pulao is a traditional Bangladeshi dish highlighting the region's rich culinary traditions. It is complex and elegant, and its...
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kzafarullah
2 days ago3 min read
Pineapple rasam (Anasipazhi rasam)
I am a big fan of rasam in all its variations. These light broths are delicious and serve as both an aperitif and a digestif. Rasam is...
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kzafarullah
3 days ago2 min read
Carrot soup with lemongrass
This is a smooth soup with Thai influences. The carrots add an earthy sweetness, and the spices are subtle. The chilli is mild on the...
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kzafarullah
6 days ago2 min read
Farfalle with cherry tomatoes and basil
Farfalle, also known as bow-tie pasta, originated in Northern Italy in the Emilia-Romagna and Lombardia regions in the 1500s. T he word...
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kzafarullah
Jan 123 min read
Halloumi-stuffed kofta meatballs with tomato sauce
Every culture has a form of meatballs, which are soft, juicy, and delicious. Here is a Middle Eastern variation that I adore. Meatballs...
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kzafarullah
Jan 112 min read
Hyderabadi eggplant curry (Bagara baingan)
Bagara baingan, or eggplant curry, is an iconic dish in Hyderabad. Its history can be traced back to a dish served in Tashkent and...
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kzafarullah
Jan 102 min read
Honey-roasted pear and walnut salad
Sometimes, I come across an amazing salad, the perfect combination of flavours and ingredients. This is one of those salads. The pears...
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kzafarullah
Jan 82 min read
Sprouted lentil cheela
A cheela, also called chilla, is a lentil pancake found across India. These pancakes are made out of lentils only rather than rice. The...
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kzafarullah
Jan 72 min read
Rose and spice-infused berries with citrus-honey yoghurt
Light desserts or pre-desserts are coming into fashion. The marinated berries and the creamy yoghurt highlight this dish. Together with...
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kzafarullah
Jan 52 min read
Burmese spare rib and dal curry (Wet nan yo pe hin)
This is a hearty dish with the perfect blend of Indo-Burmese flavours. This is not a dish that is available in restaurants, but one that...
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kzafarullah
Dec 25, 20242 min read
Podi prawns on mini idlis
I had visited my sister-in-law a few years ago, and she had brought these little bites out in the evening while I enjoyed a beer. And I...
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kzafarullah
Dec 24, 20242 min read
Yoghurt with shallots (Mast-o-musir)
Yoghurt side dishes are common in Persian culture. They are the perfect accompaniment for grilled meats and rice dishes. The diversity of...
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kzafarullah
Dec 22, 20241 min read
Broiled eggplant with chilli and honey
Sometimes, you need a good side dish that is not hard to make, not complex, but simple and elegant and one that hits the spot. Here is a...
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kzafarullah
Dec 18, 20242 min read
Fenugreek leaf rice (Vendayakeerai sadam)
Fenugreek is common in Indian cooking; the seeds are used as a spice, and the leaves are used as a geen. They have a pleasingly bitter...
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kzafarullah
Dec 8, 20243 min read
Hyderabadi pasande
Pasande is a very traditional Hyderabadi dish, one that is being forgotten. Mutton Pasanda dates back to the 16th century and became a...
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kzafarullah
Dec 7, 20242 min read
Arunachali millet pancakes
At the luxurious Timilo Resort in Tawang, Arunachal Pradesh, I was greeted with these delicious pancakes for breakfast. They are part of...
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kzafarullah
Dec 6, 20242 min read
Green plantain chutney from Andhra Pradesh (Aratikai pachadi)
Plantains are a mainstay in Indian cuisine. They are easy to grow and filled with nutrition. Compared to bananas, plantains are larger...
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kzafarullah
Dec 4, 20242 min read
Roasted Brussel sprouts with shallots and thyme
I absolutely love Brussels sprouts. They are delightful to look at, especially when they are still attached to the stem and have a...
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kzafarullah
Dec 3, 20242 min read
Chard soup with cumin, cilantro and lime
I love chard; it is earthy, healthy, and so beautiful. Chard can be traced back to ancient times. It supposedly grew in the Hanging...
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kzafarullah
Dec 1, 20242 min read
Rosemary-black pepper roasted spatchcocked chicken
Roasting chicken is an art. The chicken must be moist, and the flavours must infuse the meat. I have been working on recipes that must be...
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