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Assamese elephant apple (otonga) with lentils
I visited my Sister-in-law’s mothers house in Guwahati at the end of the year and was fortunate to be able to spend time in her kitchen...

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Jan 2, 20222 min read


Mulligatawny soup with chicken
Mulligatawny soup is a classic soup of the British Raj. However, it is not Indian in origin as commonly thought, but initially from Sri...

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Jan 1, 20224 min read


Banoffee pie
Banoffee is a portmanteau of the words “banana” and "toffee". It is said to be created in England in 1972 in an Tea House called the...

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Dec 31, 20212 min read


Grilled zucchini, burrata, and fregola
I never liked zucchini till recently, but now I adore this light and nutritious vegetable, both raw and grilled. This salad is a...

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Dec 31, 20212 min read


Persimmon with lime and chili
In my house in California we had a massive persimmon tree, so over the years we have grown to love the fruit. Every year, in November,...

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Dec 29, 20212 min read


Classic Indian mustard greens (Sarson ka saag)
Winter in Punjab and the neighboring Northern India see the fields transform into a sea of bright yellow flowers, the beginning of...

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Dec 28, 20212 min read


Mangalorean prawn ghee roast
I was staying at the fabulous Kaav Safari Lodge at Kabini in absolute luxury, with wonderful sightings of tigers at Nagarhole Park and,...

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Dec 26, 20212 min read


Osso bucco with orange, lemon and capers
Osso bucco is a quintessential Italian dish and literally means "bone with a hole". It originated in the Lombardy region and is a stew...

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Dec 25, 20213 min read


Coconut milk and lentil rasam from Andhra Pradesh
I have become fascinated by rasam recently, and my cookbooks have a variety of them from different states in India. They vary...

kzafarullah
Dec 24, 20212 min read


Buttermilk panna cotta with strawberries
My absolutely favourite dessert is panna cotta! This dessert has essentially three ingredients: cream, sugar, and gelatin, but it is one...

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Dec 22, 20213 min read


Kohlrabi with citrus, arugula, poppyseeds, and crème fraîche
I love kohlrabi (also called knol kohl), a vegetable that most folks avoid because they do not know what to do with it. Although I do...

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Dec 21, 20212 min read


Long-simmered cabrito with green rice
Slow cooking is an art form, especially when it comes to whole animals or goats. This recipe highlights the art form of this delicious...

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Dec 19, 20213 min read


Chicken saffron tikka
India is famous for its variety of grilled chicken tikka recipes. From the delicious butter chicken tikka to this amazing recipe from the...

kzafarullah
Dec 18, 20212 min read


Roasted potato salad with thyme and rosemary
I love these roasted potatoes. Most potato sides are rich and creamy (with mayo), here is a healthier dish that is far superior and so...

kzafarullah
Dec 17, 20212 min read


Curd dip
I was visiting my sister-in-law, Sameena, in Gurgaon and she served me this dip one evening while we were having drinks. I was completely...

kzafarullah
Dec 15, 20211 min read


Mishrit sprout salad with orange and chili mayo
I do love sprouts, they are considered a superfood and are absolutely delicious. I was also happy to find this beautiful salad and have...

kzafarullah
Dec 14, 20212 min read


Thyme-roasted chops with tomatoes, olives and goat's cheese served on roasted garlic mashed potatoes
Occasionally I cook a dish that is spectacular, the flavors, the presentation and of course the reception by my guests. This happens to...

kzafarullah
Dec 12, 20213 min read


Punjabi yogurt curry (Dahi ki kadhi)
I was visiting my brother in Gurgoan, India when I learned that the cook at the neighbors house was an excellent chef. I took this...

kzafarullah
Dec 11, 20212 min read


Cream of mushroom soup
I usually do not like making cream of "anything" soup for health reasons; there are a host of wonderful soups that are healthy and just...

kzafarullah
Dec 10, 20213 min read


Spicy Korean chilled buckwheat noodles salad
Korean cuisine is dominated by the flavorful Tower chili or Gochugaru chili flakes or Gochujang fermented paste (Both are available on...

kzafarullah
Dec 8, 20212 min read
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