Stir-frying is an art. Hot woks, high fires, and quick cooking are the main themes. I love wok cooking for its simplicity, quickness,...

Soba noodles are one of ancient Japan's most traditional dishes. Buckwheat has been cultivated in Japan since the early Jomon Period...

I love eggplant and have often been told that I overdo it on my table. I love it because it is easy to cook and works well with an almost...

Mexico's national non-alcoholic beverage is horchata, a sweet, cinnamon drink that quenches thirst on hot days. When I lived in the US,...

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...

Drumsticks, or moringa, are popular in India. These long stems stick out obtrusively in vegetable markets and shops and are quite...

Mirza Dawood Ali Khan was titled Jung Bahadur by the Nizam and was commonly referred to as Dawood Jung. He was one of the most colourful characters in Hyderabad's history. The family originated from Iran in the early 1800s and settled in Hyderabad. There was significant immigration from Persia during that period, driven by India's strong economy under the Mughal empire. They were traders and prospered in Hyderabad, building monuments and mosques. Dawood Jung, himself a succe

Sometimes the simplicity of a recipe belies its beautiful flavour. This is one of those dishes. This is a simple wok stir-fry of soft...

Dhal is core to Indian cuisine. There are infinite versions of dhal, varying from the type of lentil used to spices and cooking...

When we think of an eggplant dip, the first one that jumps to our minds is baba ghanoush. But this is a versatile dish, and there are...

Great ingredients make for great salads. This is a very simple salad with just a few ingredients, but it's oh-so good. The soft, creamy...

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...