Slow braising is an art. The meat, or vegetables, are cooked for an extended time period in the sauce allowing the spices and herbs to...

With the monsoon season upon us, I have been craving fritters of any kind. Here is a simple version that can be shallow-fried and hence...

I absolutely adore mushrooms. They are diverse and earthy in flavour and my go-to vegetable on any restaurant menu. Oyster mushrooms, in...

During the Eid celebrations, my grandmother always had a large bowl of sheer khurma ready, and I would sneak into the kitchen and have a...

Mastic is a resin that is extruded from the pistachio tree. It is seen as small drops letts shaped like tears and is often called "Tears...

An atjar is an Indonesian vegetable pickle. Unlike sambal, which is a ground chilli sauce, an atjar is made of vegetables as the base....

Stir-fried chicken is a classic. Wok dishes are simple to make and enjoyed by the whole family. Here is another recipe that fits this...

Gourds are common in the Indian diet. There are several varieties commonly available in the market, including  bottle gourd (lauki or...

Sumac is a red berry that grows abundantly in the low mountains of the Mediterranean and North Africa. It is usually used as pulverized...

I love wok frying. It's quick and delicious, and it uses a super hot flame. Most Asian countries have some form of wok frying adapted to...

I love a good egg curry, and this one hits the spot. It is very simple to make and takes minimal time. The curry is beautiful, mild,...

Every non-vegetarian region of India has a version of kheema or khima. Kheema arose from the need for the butcher to sell meat ground in...

South India has a number of one-pot rice dishes. These dishes were developed for a couple of reasons: for the farmers to take a filling,...

This is a contemporary rendition of Indonesian flavours. The dip is magical, with only three ingredients. It is sweet, tart and spicy,...

A bisque is a French-style soup traditionally made from crustaceans such as lobster, crab, shrimp, and crayfish. The shells are used to...

Shiitake mushrooms can be traced back 1000's of yours to Japan, where they are thought to have originated. It also grows readily on...

The history of kung pao chicken is believed to have originated in the Sichuan province of southern China in the early 19th century ....

Like everything Italian, this dish comes with a deep history and a lot of controversy. There are two theories on the origins of this...

Sometimes, I cook a simple dish, and this is one of them. However, it is delicious. The prawns are flash sautéed in a traditional wok....

Massaman curry is unlike any other Thai curry. It is distinct, and its history delves deep into the effect trade routes and migration had...