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Karwar chicken curry-country style, served with mung dal kichidi
Karwar is a small coastal town in the state of Karnataka that played an essential role in history during the Maratha rule. It was also an...

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May 15, 20214 min read


Burmese garlic noodles
Garlic noodles are a treat anytime. Similar variations exist in most Far Eastern cuisines, such as Thai, Vietnam, China, and Korea, but...

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May 14, 20212 min read


Stuffed eggplant with almonds, parsley, and preserved lemons
I will admit to being a fan of eggplant; grilled and broiled are my favourites. The combination of soft, charred flesh and nutty-tart...

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May 11, 20212 min read


Thai sour-and-spicy chicken soup with tamarind leaves
One of the new ingredients that I am super excited about is tender tamarind leaves. I was able to find another Thai recipe in my cookbook...

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May 9, 20212 min read


Burmese grilled okra with tomato shrimp relish
I was craving Burmese cuisine, so I cooked a meal using three recipes from the same cookbook. I balanced garlic noodles with two...

kzafarullah
May 8, 20213 min read


Watermelon gazpacho
A gazpacho, the soup of Spain, is usually a quickly thrown together cold soup, so simple, but so difficult to make well. The beauty in...

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May 7, 20213 min read


Stuffed bitter gourd (Bharela Karelia)
The ability of folks to enjoy bitter flavors is based on genetics. I do enjoy it tremendously, and bitter gourd, kale, and dandelion...

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May 5, 20212 min read


Greek potato dip or potato skordalia
Move over bland mashed potatoes for this fantastic, garlicky Greek dip. This dip is absolutely wonderful. Lots of garlic with a hint of...

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May 4, 20212 min read


Achiote-marinated chicken breasts with black beans and mango salsa
Not all Mexican food is spicy; this dish is mild, beautifully flavoured and wonderful. The different regions in Mexico vary tremendously...

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May 2, 20214 min read


Jackfruit biryani
Everyone loves a briyani, it is the "king" of rice dishes. Most biryani featured is usually a meat (lamb or chicken) biryani. There is a...

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May 1, 20214 min read


The addictive roasted pepper salad
This is a Spanish salad that I absolutely adore. I was under the impression that the addictive part was a gimmick in the title till the...

kzafarullah
Apr 30, 20212 min read


Kohlrabi carpaccio
A carpaccio is an Italian dish of thinly sliced meat, usually raw smoked beef, drizzled with olive oil and lemon. Delicious versions of...

kzafarullah
Apr 28, 20212 min read


Hyderabadi lamb with tender tamarind leaves (Chingur gosht)
Tender tamarind leaves arrive in Hyderabad for a short period in April. They are a delicacy and folks are crazy about them. Tender,...

kzafarullah
Apr 27, 20212 min read


Vietnamese spicy (and addictive) mango salad
This super simple salad plays on the sweet flavors of mangoes in season. Mango season is an event in India, and I plan to eat at least my...

kzafarullah
Apr 25, 20212 min read


Pomegranate and mint raita
Raita is eaten almost every day in most Indian households in India as we believe in the nutritional benefits of yogurt. Raita is served...

kzafarullah
Apr 24, 20212 min read


Goan sour and spicy pomfret curry (Paplet ambotik)
An ambotik curry, derived from the words, "ambo" meaning sour and "tik" meaning spicy is a curry from the Goa. This special curry is...

kzafarullah
Apr 23, 20212 min read


Tom yam soup with seafood and noodles
Most folks get tom yam soup to start dinner, but what if it was the main course? This soup is, it is filled with noodles, or rice,...

kzafarullah
Apr 21, 20213 min read


Turkish zucchini, feta, dill and walnut salad
This is a modern rendition of a traditional salad called Cevizli Kaba, a cooling salad featuring creamy yoghurt, walnuts, feta, and...

kzafarullah
Apr 20, 20212 min read


Kerala-style eggplant curry (Enna kathrikai)
I love eggplant, and this dish is a favorite of mine. Cooked in a traditional style from Kerala, this dish is spicy and packed with...

kzafarullah
Apr 18, 20213 min read


Köfte soup (Sulu köfte)
There is a version of Sulu köfte in every street and village in Turkey. Sometimes, it is thick and stew-like with potatoes and...

kzafarullah
Apr 17, 20213 min read
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