Stir-fried chilli vegetables with tofu and soba noodles (Yasai chilli men)
Soba noodles are one of ancient Japan's most traditional dishes. Buckwheat has been cultivated in Japan presumably since the early Jomon...
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kzafarullah
- Aug 10
- 2 min
Asian-style grilled eggplant
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...
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kzafarullah
- Aug 9
- 2 min
Mexico's rice drink - Horchata de almendra
Mexico's national non-alcoholic beverage is horchata, a sweet, cinnamon drink that quenches thirst on hot days. When I lived in the US,...
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kzafarullah
- Aug 7
- 2 min
Slow-cooked caramelized lamb (or beef) (Lahm kalia)
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...
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kzafarullah
- Aug 6
- 2 min
Karwar semi-dry drumstick curry (Moska saang or Shenga sukke)
Drumsticks or moringa are popular in India. These long stems stick out obtrusively in the vegetables markets and shops and are quite...
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kzafarullah
- Aug 4
- 3 min
Ground mutton from the grand house of Nawab Dawood Jung (Nawab Dawood Jung ki Manzil ki kheema
Mirza Dawood Ali Khan was titled by the Nizam as Jung Bahadur and commonly referred to as Dawood Jung. He was one of the most colourful...
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kzafarullah
- Aug 3
- 1 min
Fried beancurd with basil leaf
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...
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kzafarullah
- Aug 2
- 3 min
Mama’s coconut dhal- Omani-style
Dhal is core to Indian cuisine. There are infinite versions of dhal, varying from the type of lentil used to spices and cooking...
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kzafarullah
- Jul 31
- 2 min
Eggplant and bell pepper dip with crispy seeded crackers
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...
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kzafarullah
- Jul 30
- 1 min
Avocado and ruby grapefruit with chilli
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...
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kzafarullah
- Jul 28
- 2 min
Soy-braised chicken
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...
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kzafarullah
- Jul 27
- 2 min
Turmeric, spinach, and sweet potato fritters
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...
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kzafarullah
- Jul 26
- 2 min
Grilled oyster mushrooms with tarragon butter
I absolutely adore mushrooms. They are diverse and earthy in flavour, and they are my go-to vegetable on any restaurant menu. Oyster...
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kzafarullah
- Jul 25
- 3 min
Nani’s sheer khurma or milk pudding with vermicelli
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...
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kzafarullah
- Jul 24
- 2 min
Rosewater and cardamom ice cream
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...
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kzafarullah
- Jul 23
- 1 min
Cucumber atjar
An atjar is an Indonesian vegetable pickle. Unlike sambal, which is a ground chilli sauce, an atjar is made of vegetables as the base....
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kzafarullah
- Jul 21
- 2 min
Thai stir-fried ginger chicken
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...
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kzafarullah
- Jul 20
- 2 min
Karwar ivy gourd fry (Tendli talasan)
Gourds are common in the Indian diet. There are quite a few varieties available commonly in the market and these include bottle gourd...
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kzafarullah
- Jul 19
- 2 min
Sumac-roasted sweet potato soup
Sumac is a red berry that grows abundantly in the low mountains of the Mediterranean and North Africa. It is usually used as pulverized...
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kzafarullah
- Jul 17
- 2 min
Sweet chilli eggplant with coconut rice
I love wok frying, a super hot flame, quick and delicious. Most Asian countries have some form of wok frying adapted to their ingredients...
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