This simple side is perfect for any table. The crunchy cucumber is drenched in a drizzle of soy sauce, which adds salt and a lovely umami...

Bean salads are my answer to a diet and feeling full. The beans are nutritious and packed with minerals and fibre, keeping you feeling...

Moroccans make a simple goat's or cow milk cheese called J'ben. This soft, fresh cheese can be dried to a harder cheese after a couple of...

This is a dish I remember from my childhood and love. It is not well-known in Hyderabad and is slowly being forgotten. The dish is...

Pickles are found all over the world in some form. Old cultures used pickles to preserve vegetables for winter months or other difficult...

This is a lovely appetizer that combines Indian and Asian flavours. The dish is simple: soft paneer is smothered with a rich chilli sauce...

Mee Goreng is synonymous with Malay, Indonesian, Singaporean, and Indian cuisine. Its origins are hotly contested, but the most...

This is a fabulous and simple side dish. The concept is elegant: roasted potatoes in two varieties, loaded with spicy chilli oil. It adds...

This is an Indian-style stir-fried chilli chicken. Chinese immigrants came to India in 1778. The first recorded Chinese settler in India...

A chutney is an essential part of an Indian table. It can be spicy, savoury, sour, or sweet. It plays with all the major taste profiles...

A korma, or "quorma" is a traditional Mughal dish. These curries were standard in the Mughal courts and royalty as a sign of wealth. A...

Contemporary Indian food has exploded both in India and abroad, especially in London and New York. These are once-traditional dishes that...

These croquettes are street food in Indonesia, sold on street corners as snacks. They are also made with ground mutton or beef, but here...

Simplicity is the magic of good flavour. This is one of those simple dishes that packs an impact on your guests. The canapé comprises...

Indian fried rice tends to look dark and mushy. This is because the soy brand manufacturers get the chefs to overload the recipe with...

This is an unusual soup in the combination of ingredients used. Nut soups are unique as they are heavier and usually have a deeper...

Dried fruits are important in Middle Eastern cuisine. The most prized are figs, but apricots come in at a close second. Dried fruits were...

Steak is rare in India, and well-cooked steak is even more obscure. Most Indians like their steaks overcooked into tough leather. While...

Simple is always good, especially with great vegetables where the favour of the vegetables shine. I loved how this dish came together....

I was surprised to find a Hyderabadi recipe that used soy sauce. In researching this recipe, I learned that many traditional recipes use...