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Pishima's stuffed okra (Bhara bhindi)
I love okra, especially when grilled or broiled in the oven. Traditionally, Indians have fried okra in tons of oil as the vegetable tends...

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Sep 11, 20212 min read


Radish kimchi
I must admit that I love the banchan part of any Korean meal, the endless variety of small dishes that magically arrive, each one with a...

kzafarullah
Sep 10, 20212 min read


Syrian saffron milk pudding (Muhallebi)
A milk pudding is the most basic of all desserts, essentially thickened milk and sugar. Countless versions of this dessert exist based on...

kzafarullah
Sep 8, 20212 min read


Mixed vegetable mandi
I was asked to make a light curry of mixed vegetables for a close friend who is on a very limited diet. Due to their richness, I wanted...

kzafarullah
Sep 7, 20212 min read


Sudanese peanut butter eggplant mutabal
We are all quite familiar with baba ghanoush, but its cousin, mutabal, is richer and more flavorful. Mutabals, like their cousin,...

kzafarullah
Sep 5, 20213 min read


Bilimbi masala with toasted coconut rice
I learned about bilimbi, also called tree cucumber or tree sorrel, recently after I was presented a wonderful pickle by a close friend....

kzafarullah
Sep 4, 20213 min read


Grilled kale with shallot-yogurt dressing and toasted hazelnuts
Grilled greens achieved culinary importance a few years ago when chefs sought new flavours. But grilling greens is an essential technique...

kzafarullah
Sep 3, 20212 min read


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
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