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My mother's Haleem
Haleem originated in old Persia as a dish called Harees. This dish and its variations are still eaten today in many parts of the Middle...

kzafarullah
Nov 27, 20244 min read
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Yoghurt curry with meatballs (Kache dahi ki khadi kofte ke saat)
I grew up loving this recipe and have always thought it was Hyderabadi. On a recent visit, I asked my mother to make it for me and...

kzafarullah
Oct 30, 20242 min read
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Chicken bastila
Bastila, or basteeya, is an ancient dish. The first time I had this pastry in Marrakesh I was fascinated by the complexity of textures...

kzafarullah
Oct 19, 20243 min read
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