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Afghan braised pumpkin with yoghurt dressing (Kadoo Borani)
About 15 years ago, I was introduced to this dish at Kabul Restaurant in San Carlos, California. It was located in a strip mall near my...

kzafarullah
Dec 22, 20232 min read


Turkish sour okra (Bamya)
Okra is a favourite in Persian cuisine and through the Ottoman Empire, it has found its way across the region, including Turkey. Okra is...

kzafarullah
Dec 15, 20232 min read


Mustardy mashed potatoes
Every now and again I have a craving for mashed potatoes, especially with a steak or other grilled meat. It is comfort food at its core,...

kzafarullah
Dec 13, 20231 min read
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