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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


Steamed rice cakes with black chickpea curry (Kadala curry with puttu)
I was staying at the lovely Aambalvillas Resort and every meal was a feast. one of the local Kerala/Wayanad delicacies served for...

kzafarullah
Nov 8, 20223 min read


Red rice payasam (Kuruvai arisi payasam)
One of the joys of travelling for me is about learning about local ingredients. I learned about Wayanad Thondi red rice when I visited...

kzafarullah
Nov 6, 20222 min read


Egg briouats (Briouat bel beid)
Briouats are Morocco's version of the Indian samosa, Turkish borek or the Lebanese fatayer. In these cultures, there are an almost...

kzafarullah
Nov 5, 20223 min read


Basque purèed vegetable soup (Pure de verdudas)
Most people think of pureed mixed vegetable soups as bland and boring. Yes, that is definitely true if the soup is not made well....

kzafarullah
Nov 4, 20222 min read


Railway mutton curry
The British colonized India and brought with them numerous technologies, one of which was the elaborate railway system they built using...

kzafarullah
Oct 31, 20223 min read


Spiced corn on the cob (Dilli ki challi)
Corn on the cob is one of those barbecue favourites. Slathered with butter, or a delicious Indian-style rub of chilli and salt rubbed on...

kzafarullah
Oct 30, 20222 min read


Roast pumpkin and plums in garlic, ginger and chilli
This recipe looks amazing, especially with the contrast between the sweet pumpkins and the sour roasted plums. The photograph in the book...

kzafarullah
Oct 29, 20222 min read


Mushroom black pepper fry (Puttagodugu kura)
Mushrooms are a new addition to the traditional Indian kitchen, and I am happy they are now popular. Indian morels are common in the...

kzafarullah
Oct 28, 20222 min read


Malay grilled mutton chops in tamarind and green chilli
I have been looking at this recipe for quite a while now, and today was the perfect opportunity to make it. I have been playing with...

kzafarullah
Oct 26, 20222 min read


Roasted spiced sweet potatoes (Shakarkhandi)
I love sweet potatoes and try to use them as much as possible. I also like to substitute them for regular potatoes whenever I can as they...

kzafarullah
Oct 25, 20222 min read


Georgian-influenced chicken stew with adjika
I will admit that I do love Georgian adjika. Adjika comes in several forms, the sauce that is made from fresh ingredients, click here for...

kzafarullah
Oct 23, 20222 min read


Sweet lime dragon fruit drink, with vodka
Dragon fruit is part of the cactus family and originated in central and South America. However, this lovely fruit has spread across the...

kzafarullah
Oct 22, 20222 min read


Afghan chickpea curry (Nakhot)
Legumes are an integral part of Afghan cuisine. They are cultivated all over the country and can be stored for the harsh winters. This is...

kzafarullah
Oct 21, 20222 min read
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