The city of Hyderabad is a melting pot of numerous cuisines, Nawabi, Marathwadi, and the Rayalseema styles of cooking. These diverse...

I was looking for a simple pan-sautéed prawn dish that I could serve as a small bite to a friend that was dropping by. Looking through my...

It is mango season and I am gorging on the different varieties. This season I bring you a variety of unique dishes from around the world...

The cuisine of Himachal is new to me. This northern mountain state is filled with spectacular natural beauty, the enormous snow capped...

I do enjoy bitter flavors and bitter gourds are amongst my favorite. Indian cuisine cooks bitter gourds using a variety of methods, fried...

A raita is a yogurt-based condiment usually served alongside any rice dish. especially biryani. The concept of a raita is to either calm...

Indian cuisine has a number of flavored rice dishes including the famed Tamarind rice and the Gujarati Vanghi bhaat (both coming soon to...

A kookoo (also spelled kuku) is a very traditional Persian egg based dish, their version of a frittata. These dishes are ever present in...

This is a beautiful dal from the Karwar region made in its traditional style. Ambat means "sour" and this is a class of curries from the...

Sometimes I cook a dish that takes me by surprise. I do love everything eggplant, but this dish in particular is phenomenal. As I do...

I love okra and Burmese food, so this is a natural dish for me to make. The flavors are very mild, sweet-ish from the fried shallots, a...

Traditionally, Brussels sprouts are cooked with (browned) butter or butter and bacon, although this is delicious, it can get quite...

Burmese curries are relatively simple to make but they burst with delicate flavors. Unlike their Indian and Thai counterparts, they are...

I love these roasted potatoes. Most potato sides are rich and creamy (with mayo), here is a healthier dish that is far superior and so...

Okra is a very common vegetable in Bangladesh and India. It is prepared a number of ways, the most common is stir-fried, but it is also...

I have recently discovered a passion for making pickles (See Mango and Gooseberry pickles on this blog). I like the fact that I can...

Simple is always good, and this great recipe cannot get simpler. This is a very traditional recipe that has been given a contemporary...

This dish is not for the faint of heart, very spicy and bold, it will make you lips tingle and set your tongue on fire. It is perfect as...

I occasionally look at a recipe and imagine what it will taste like, I thought this one would be bland and subdued. However, I was...

Everyone loves paneer, but I particularly love paneer when it comes off the grill or from the tandoor. Soft and succulent and coated in...