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Mixed mushroom tart
I love mushrooms but do not get to cook them as much because my daughter cannot stand them. I order them in restaurants anytime they are...

kzafarullah
Sep 6, 20202 min read


Spaghetti with small tomatoes, garlic, basil and chiles
This is the perfect summer pasta: light, flavorful, and fresh. The recipe literally lists all the ingredients. It does not take much to...

kzafarullah
Sep 5, 20202 min read


Dry spiced black lentils (Sukhi urad ki dal)
Indians are dependent on a large variety of lentils in their diet. This is because it the primary source of protein for a majority of the...

kzafarullah
Sep 4, 20202 min read


Lamb meatballs with barberries, dried figs, yogurt, and herbs
Barberries are little red jewels, tart and delicious. They are most often used in Persian cuisine and have cultural significance in...

kzafarullah
Sep 3, 20203 min read


Eastern black rice, mango, and tomato salad with coconut
Because of the fires here, it has been hot and very smoky, so I was looking for a cooling, hearty recipe that could serve as a light...

kzafarullah
Sep 2, 20202 min read


Portuguese-influenced Goan eggplant curry
The Portuguese were the first European nation to arrive in India when Vasco de Gama reached the Malabar coast in 1498 AD. They proceeded...

kzafarullah
Sep 1, 20203 min read


Charred leeks with Sambal Kampung
This recipe intrigued me, so I had to try it! First, I wanted to try the raw sambal. Usually, sambals are cooked, but this one is raw....

kzafarullah
Aug 31, 20202 min read


Omani-spiced red lentils or Marak dal
Omani cuisine is complex, diverse, and wonderful. Historically, Oman played a critical role in the spice trade from Zanzibar to India;...

kzafarullah
Aug 30, 20202 min read


Fish curry in banana leaf
I love food cooked in banana leaves, whether they are steamed, grilled, baked, or broiled. Something about opening this package on the...

kzafarullah
Aug 29, 20202 min read


Chicken pista korma - Indian curry series 5
To understand a "korma," we need to first delve into the history of what it is NOT. When Indians travelled abroad, mainly to the UK and...

kzafarullah
Aug 28, 20203 min read


Stir-fried lotus root with chilies and Sichuan pepper
The first time I ate lotus root was more than 20 years ago is a small Chinese restaurant in Philadelphia. This delicately flavoured...

kzafarullah
Aug 27, 20202 min read


Stir-fried yam leaves with chilies and Sichuan pepper
I found these leaves at the Belmont Farmers Market a few years ago and had to ask the vendor what they were. I took home a bunch and made...

kzafarullah
Aug 27, 20202 min read


Thai yellow curry with vegetables and tofu
Thai cooking has a few signature curries mainly classified by their color or from the community from which they originate. These are...

kzafarullah
Aug 26, 20203 min read


Indian-style mashed potatoes
Everyone loves mashed potatoes and I am glad we have moved on from the older bland recipes to newer innovations with some pop. Here is my...

kzafarullah
Aug 25, 20202 min read


Bengal gram dosa or Kadalai parupu dosai
The French have crepes, the Chinese jian bing, the US pancakes, and India has fabulous dosa. The famous “paper dosa” is delicate super...

kzafarullah
Aug 24, 20203 min read


Mung bean dosa or Pesara dosai
The French have crepes, the Chinese jian bing, the US pancakes, and India has the fabulous dosa. The famous “paper dosa” is delicate,...

kzafarullah
Aug 24, 20204 min read


Rolled pork loin roast stuffed with olives and herbs
Occasionally I step out of my comfort zone and cook a dish that teaches me some new techniques, in this case stuffed roasted meats. The...

kzafarullah
Aug 23, 20202 min read


Arugula with cherries, sheep's milk cheese and sherry vinaigrette
In this hot weather simple and cooling is good. This super simple salad is off the charts delicious. I love fruit in my salads, and these...

kzafarullah
Aug 22, 20201 min read


Sambhar - Indian curry series 4
This dish is as eponymous with South India, mainly Tamil Nadu, as is pasta to Italy. However, history has a different version for this...

kzafarullah
Aug 21, 20203 min read


Kashmiri seekh kebabs
The term “Seekh” or “Shish” is derived from the Turkish şiş kebap, literally meaning to be roasted on a stick (or sword). When we trace...

kzafarullah
Aug 20, 20203 min read
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