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Kimchi dip
I love kimchi, the Korean mainstay for pickled cabbage. It is crunchy, spicy and perfectly acidic. There is always a bottle in my fridge...

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Aug 19, 20231 min read
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Spicy dosai from Tamil Nadu (Kaara dosai)
In my mind, the dosa (also spelt dosai) is the ultimate pancake. It comes in an almost infinite number of variations from sweet to this...

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Aug 18, 20232 min read
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Smoked chicken, guacamole, and tomato
Sometimes flavours come together beautifully. The ingredients naturally complement each other, and the dish is both satisfying and...

kzafarullah
Aug 16, 20231 min read
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Kerala okra curry
Okra is a very common vegetable in India. The crop originated in ancient Abyssinia, Ethiopia, Eritrea and Sudan and was carried by Muslim...

kzafarullah
Aug 15, 20232 min read
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Omani peppery meat with spicy tamarind sauce (Mishakik)
The Omani Sultanate stood as an important stop for trade on the silk route. The flow of spices from the East and the flow of ivory,...

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Aug 13, 20232 min read
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Turkish walnut pasta (Cevizli pasta)
Constantinople stood at the crossroads of trade for centuries, growing rich and absorbing culture and cuisine from all over the world....

kzafarullah
Aug 12, 20232 min read
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Dried red chilli chutney from Tamil Nadu (Vatral milagai chutney)
The variety of South Indian chutneys is immense and diverse. The cuisine boasts chutneys made from every vegetable and even meat in...

kzafarullah
Aug 11, 20232 min read
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Thai charred chilli-rubbed meat skewers with Thai basil dipping sauce
The world of satay is tremendous. It differs in every country in Southeast Asia in flavours and variety. Everything you can think of is...

kzafarullah
Aug 9, 20233 min read
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Chilli-roasted feta and watermelon with raisin-oregano dressing
Salads need to be spectacular. They are much more than a bowl of healthy greens splattered with a creamy dressing. This is one of those...

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Aug 8, 20232 min read
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Lasagna with mushroom-port sauce
I love a good lasagna, and I make it only a couple of times a year. For me, lasagna is not a hastily thrown-together dish but a work of...

kzafarullah
Aug 6, 20234 min read
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Chettinad omelette curry
Chettinad cuisine is characterised by its complex nature, featuring spicy flavours and a rich array of spices. The cuisine originated...

kzafarullah
Aug 5, 20233 min read
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Quick pickled beets
While we delve into the world of pickles, one of the most favoured vegetables is beets. They are bright on the table, and their deep,...

kzafarullah
Aug 4, 20232 min read
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Pumpkin stew with chillies, spices and ground nuts (Legumbres en pipian)
We generally think of stews as a European tradition, but South American cuisine also features hearty, slow-braised, and visually...

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Aug 2, 20232 min read
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Warm dates with almonds and lime zest
I am perpetually on the lookout for warm appetizers. A great appetizer sets the tone for a great dinner, and this is the course that I...

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Aug 1, 20232 min read
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Spinach and ricotta malfatti with tomato-sage sauce
The world of pasta and gnocchi is unbelievably extensive and complex. We are accustomed to a world of pasta in boxes, which can be found...

kzafarullah
Jul 30, 20233 min read
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Afghan mushroom curry (Samaroq)
We instinctively think of mushrooms in Italian cuisine because of the fame of truffles. In addition, French chanterelles and a large...

kzafarullah
Jul 29, 20232 min read
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Persian paradise custard
Paradise custard. also called as Yakh dar behesht or Mahlebieh, is one of the oldest recorded puddings in the world. the name can be...

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Jul 28, 20232 min read
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World's best toastie according to Sabrina Ghayour
A Toastie is a British term for a toasted sandwich. The name toastie is perfect, it sets you up for a sandwich that is hot, gooey and...

kzafarullah
Jul 25, 20232 min read
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Garam Masala: The Art of Spice
Indian cuisine is a vast myriad of spices often combined into a unique mix. The most common of these is termed garam masala. The term...

kzafarullah
Jul 25, 20232 min read
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Mutton chops in black pepper gravy (Mamsam chops)
This is another fabulous recipe from my growing love for spicy Andhra cuisine. This cuisine is complex, spicy, and packed with strong...

kzafarullah
Jul 23, 20232 min read
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