Sri Lankan egg curry
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,...
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kzafarullah
- Jul 14
- 3 min
Parsi-style sweet-and-sour ground chicken/mutton curry (Khattu-mitthu kheema)
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...
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kzafarullah
- Jul 10
- 3 min
Rice, lentil and vegetable mix from Tamil Nadu (Kadamba sadam)
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,...
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kzafarullah
- Jul 9
- 1 min
Crunchy vegetables with Indonesian sour dipping sauce
This is a contemporary rendition of Indonesian flavours. The dip is magical, with only three ingredients. It is sweet, tart and spicy,...
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kzafarullah
- Jul 7
- 3 min
Avocado bisque with apple chutney
A bisque is a French-style soup traditionally made from crustaceans such as lobster, crab, shrimp, and crayfish. The shells are used to...
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kzafarullah
- Jul 6
- 2 min
Roasted shiitake with Parmesan and ponzu sauce
Shiitake mushrooms can be traced back 1000's of yours to Japan, where they are thought to have originated. It also grows readily on...
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kzafarullah
- Jul 5
- 2 min
Kung Pao chicken
The history of kung pao chicken is believed to have originated in the Sichuan province. of southern China in the early 19th century. The...
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kzafarullah
- Jul 3
- 4 min
Vincisgrassi
Like everything Italian, this dish comes with a deep history and a lot of controversy. There are two theories on the origins of this...
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kzafarullah
- Jul 2
- 2 min
Indonesian butter garlic prawns (Udang mentega dan pawang puhit)
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....
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kzafarullah
- Jun 30
- 4 min
24-hour chicken massaman curry (Kaeng massaman kai)
Massaman curry is unlike any other Thai curry. It is distinct, and its history delves deep into the effect trade routes and migration had...
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kzafarullah
- Jun 29
- 2 min
Milk and ripe mango pudding (Aam kheer)
Mango season rocks in India. Mangoes ripen and flood the market in the peak of summer and flood the markets. It is used in everything,...
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kzafarullah
- Jun 28
- 2 min
Poached eggs, yoghurt, and avocado (Cilbic)
Turkish breakfasts are massive; the tables are loaded with a wide array of goodies: olives, cheese, meats, and, of course, eggs in all...
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kzafarullah
- Jun 26
- 2 min
Indonesian tofu in soy sauce (Semur tahu)
Tofu is rightly boring but I have been in love with this ingredient for quite some time now. The magic with tofu is how it is prepared,...
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kzafarullah
- Jun 25
- 2 min
Ripe mango and pigeon pea curry (Mambazha kuzhambu)
Mango season in India is primetime. The markets are flooded; the only possible conversation is about mangoes and various varieties. I...
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kzafarullah
- Jun 23
- 2 min
Hakka noodles: My way
When you walk into an Indo-Chinese restaurant in India, Hakka noodles are always on the menu, and every table orders a plate. It is a...
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kzafarullah
- Jun 22
- 2 min
Thai sweet chilli sauce
Folks always ask me why I make my own sauces, especially when buying them in a ready-made bottle, which is so easy. The answer is simple:...
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kzafarullah
- Jun 21
- 2 min
Sweet rice pancakes from Mangalore (Surnoli)
The Indian world of dosas and uttapams is diverse and almost unlimited. They are made mainly from rice, but lentils and vegetables are...
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kzafarullah
- Jun 20
- 2 min
Toasty coconut mango sauce
It is mango season, and I cannot get enough of them on my table. I have made curries, salads, chutneys, and curries, and here is a lovely...
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kzafarullah
- Jun 19
- 2 min
Spice-stuffed potato cakes
In India, the famed aloo tikki is a common street snack of fried potato cakes served with chole or chutney. This snack is adored; despite...
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kzafarullah
- Jun 18
- 2 min
Tomato and coconut curry
This is a contemporary curry that fuses Indian and Thai flavours. It is a simple and quick curry that pops with flavour. The curry starts...
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