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Slow-cooked caramelized lamb (or beef) (Lahm kalia)
Kalia is a style of cooking prevalent in Oman and, as I have discovered, in Afghanistan and Northern India. It is a slow-cooked meat dish...

kzafarullah
Aug 7, 20242 min read


Mama’s coconut dhal- Omani-style
Dhal is core to Indian cuisine. There are infinite versions of dhal, varying from the type of lentil used to spices and cooking...

kzafarullah
Aug 2, 20243 min read


Zanzibari mashed green bananas (Ndizi Mbichi)
Green bananas, also called plantains, are a staple starch in India, especially in the south. But they are also shared across Africa....

kzafarullah
Mar 30, 20242 min read
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