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Baltic fish soup
Fish is an essential ingredient in the Baltic states. It is used fresh, dried, canned and smoked. This soup is core to the region with...

kzafarullah
Dec 7, 20222 min read


Indonesian fried shallot and coconut rice (Nasi uduk)
Indonesia is known for fried rice, with nasi goreng being the most well-known dish (recipe coming soon). However, several other fried...

kzafarullah
Dec 6, 20222 min read


Piquant fish fry (Tikha maslyati tali macchi)
Fried fish in its infinite variations exists all along the large coast of India. The recipes and fish change depending on the local...

kzafarullah
Dec 4, 20222 min read


Roasted pumpkin soup with saffron ice cream
This is the perfect Thanksgiving soup; it highlights the change in season and everything good about fall. It is also a sophisticated...

kzafarullah
Dec 3, 20223 min read


Dal Muradabadi
I was in Gurgaon recently, and my brother introduced me to Dal Muradabadi. I was not aware of this dal, but I loved it. So, of course, I...

kzafarullah
Dec 2, 20223 min read


Burmese fish stew with aromatics
I was craving Asian flavours and wanted to make a quick recipe. This dish popped out of my library. It brings forward the essence of...

kzafarullah
Nov 30, 20222 min read


Roasted cauliflower with Svanetian salt and adjika
My recent trip to Georgia opened my eyes, and palate to both Svanetian salt and adjika powder. These are freely available in the...

kzafarullah
Nov 29, 20222 min read


Chicken tagine with olives and preserved lemons (D'jaj m'chermel)
Morocco is known for its variety of tagines, a lovely meaty stew that usually, but not always, contains dried fruits. These slow-cooked...

kzafarullah
Nov 27, 20222 min read


Chettinad spicy mushroom curry (Kaalaan kuzhambu)
Black stone flower, also called kalpasi or dagad phool, is a lichen that grows on rocks and trees. It is common in South Indian cuisine...

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Nov 26, 20223 min read


Assamese fish and cucumber curry (Khar)
Banana alkali is one of the magic ingredients from the Northeast it is a mild liquid derived from the stems of specific banan tree stems...

kzafarullah
Nov 25, 20222 min read


Spicy adana kebab
These kebabs, originating from the city of Adana, where they are incidentally referred to as "kiyma", are a favourite all over Turkey....

kzafarullah
Nov 23, 20222 min read


Okra supreme (Bhindi sabji)
Okra is a favourite vegetable in India, it is cooked using multiple methods based on the region and the spices used. Indian cooking has...

kzafarullah
Nov 22, 20222 min read


Za'atar flatbread (Mana'eesh)
Bread is at the core of Syrian food and culture. Every morning, bakeries light up their ovens as early as 3 AM, and by early morning, the...

kzafarullah
Nov 20, 20222 min read


Simit kebab with pistachios
On my first trip to Istanbul, I was taken to a kebabçi or a restaurant that serves mainly kebabs. I was mesmerised by the variety of...

kzafarullah
Nov 19, 20222 min read


Assamese masala pitha with egg
Assamese cuisine has a variety of pancakes called pitha. It is usually a sweet dish stuffed with coconut and jaggery or sesame seeds, but...

kzafarullah
Nov 16, 20222 min read


Assamese fish head dal (Muri ghonto)
The most iconic dish in Assam is muri ghonto, a thick, hearty, and delicious fish head dal. However, this dish is common across the...

kzafarullah
Nov 15, 20223 min read


Fish Curry with Sorrel Leaves (Suka Xaak Masor Aanja)
The markets in Assam are stocked with a variety of greens that we do not usually see in other parts of India, and ones that I am...

kzafarullah
Nov 13, 20222 min read


Drumsticks in mild milk curry (Munagakaya palu posina kura)
I must admit that I love drumsticks or moringa pods. The inner flesh is tender, sweet, and wonderfully flavoured, and this curry...

kzafarullah
Nov 12, 20222 min read


Roasted beet, citrus, and olive salad with horseradish
I love trying and playing with new combinations that play on the palate and give new flavours. The salad starts with the classic...

kzafarullah
Nov 11, 20222 min read


Mocha salsa
The world of salsa is infinite, we are used to seeing the usual pico de gallo at every meal, but there are hundreds of unique salsas out...

kzafarullah
Nov 9, 20222 min read
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