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Bihari mutton curry (Champaran mutton)
The cuisine of Bihar is as yet unknown to me. I keep hearing about it from friends, and I am anxious to eat and learn about these dishes. This is a classic dish I've heard rave reviews about, so I began seeking out a recipe for it. Bihari mutton curry is also called Champaran curry or Ahuna mutton. It hails from Motihari, Champaran district. The dish highlights village-style cooking, traditionally made in earthen pots called "ahuna," which gives it its alternative name. The m

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Dec 7, 20253 min read


Meatballs with cheese soufflé in broth (Sciusceddu)
Sciusceddu is a mouthful, it is delicious! It is a soup, but I call it a meal. It originated in the city of Messina and is strongly associated with Easter. It is served at Easter lunch and symbolises renewal and abundance. The meat symbolises the end of the Lenten fast, and the eggs and cheese highlight abundance. The history of Sciusceddu is layered and deep. The earliest references date back to the 4th century to a cheese and cheese soup called "juscellum). The Arabs added

kzafarullah
Nov 14, 20253 min read


Muslim-style Assamese beef pulao (Bhuna pulao)
One of the least known cuisines in India is Assamese muslim-influenced cuisine. This is a tale of migration, royal kingdoms, trade and...

kzafarullah
Oct 16, 20254 min read
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