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Mangalorean tomato chutney
India's cuisine is dominated by pickles, sauces and chutneys. The varieties are endless and flavors range from very spicy, like tihs...

kzafarullah
Sep 1, 20212 min read


Goat's cheese, pistachio and blueberry canapés
This was the first canapé i made from this book, and this cookbook has become an obsession ever since. The very unusual combination comes...

kzafarullah
Aug 31, 20212 min read


Korean spicy shredded meat soup (Yukgaejang)
I like Korean food, or maybe it is just the fabulous flavour of the Korean Tower peppers and gochugaru that I am addicted to. The rich...

kzafarullah
Aug 29, 20213 min read


Turkish tomato dip (Domates ezmesi)
This is yet another delightful spicy dip from Turkey. This dips is fresh and full of pungent flavors, perfect for grilled meats, as a...

kzafarullah
Aug 28, 20212 min read


Amaranth leaf kedgeree
Kedgeree, or kichidis, is a dish made famous by the British during their occupation of India. However, this class of dishes goes back in...

kzafarullah
Aug 27, 20212 min read


Thai-style fried shrimp in spicy sauce
Stir-fries are common in Asian cuisine; the wonderful flavours of flash-fried vegetables and meats in tantalising sauces make them a...

kzafarullah
Aug 25, 20213 min read


Yoghurt pineapple ice with mint
This is one of those super healthy frozen desserts. It's made with fruit, yoghurt, a touch of sugar, and herbs. It's super easy and...

kzafarullah
Aug 24, 20211 min read


Masala chops
This relatively simple recipe is one of those that is over-the-top good. In India, I am limited to mutton chops, but you can use lamb...

kzafarullah
Aug 23, 20212 min read


Eggs in spicy masala - Mappila-style
I do admit that I like complex flavors, but this super simple recipe is both elegant and delicious. The simplicity of using great...

kzafarullah
Aug 22, 20212 min read


Super-greens soup with moringa and kale from Senegal
Here is another recipe that uses the super healthy seasonal moringa (drumstick) leaves. More on these greens in the recipe for Drumstick...

kzafarullah
Aug 21, 20212 min read


Peaches in sauternes gelato
There is ice cream, and then there is ice cream with alcohol! Boozy ice creams are becoming the rage now. We are used to desserts with...

kzafarullah
Aug 18, 20212 min read


Spicy gooseberry pickle
I saw these beautiful fruit in the market and had to use them in a few recipes. Gooseberries are a tart, crunchy berry that is quite...

kzafarullah
Aug 17, 20212 min read


BBQ chicken wings
I recently made Red chermoula chicken wings , and instead of curbing my craving for wings, they deepened my desire for them. I have also...

kzafarullah
Aug 15, 20214 min read


Drumstick leaves with lentils and coconut
Drumsticks, or moringa pods, are very common in Indian cuisine ( Kerala-style Drumstick dal curry and Spicy drumsticks from Mangalore...

kzafarullah
Aug 14, 20212 min read


Gingered prawns (Jhinga Adraki)
This dish is that perfect starter, pungent, succulent and absolutely wonderful. This is a traditional North Indian dish from Punjab and...

kzafarullah
Aug 13, 20212 min read


Ali Nazik: Ground mutton (or lamb) with smoked eggplant
Ali Nazik literally means "gentle hand" in Turkish. According to legend, this dish was created for a Sultan in the Gaziantep Region of...

kzafarullah
Aug 11, 20213 min read


Roasted red pepper, almond, and feta salad
This is such a simple and amazing salad. Bright, colourful and a crowd-pleaser. It is even easier if you use jarred roasted peppers, but...

kzafarullah
Aug 10, 20212 min read


Chilled tofu, cucumber and kimchi broth
I have always struggled with commercial sauces for dumplings, gyozas, dim sums, momos, samosas and everything fried or steamed....

kzafarullah
Aug 8, 20211 min read


Indonesian sweet-and-sour dipping sauce
I have always struggled with commercial sauces for dumplings, gyozas, dim sums, momos, samosas and everything fried or steamed....

kzafarullah
Aug 6, 20211 min read


Spicy bean dip
There is a world of bean dips that span most cultures and cuisines and are relatively unknown but amazing. These bean dips are beginning...

kzafarullah
Aug 4, 20212 min read
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