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kzafarullah
Jun 6, 20202 min read
Mummy's festive minty beef kofta curry (Pakistani-style)
I began to explore Pakistani flavors and find them to be quite different from those from Indian Mughlai food. This cuisine has flavors...
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kzafarullah
Jun 6, 20202 min read
Mung bean soup with spinach
A contemporary soup that is delicious. The hearty mung beans, spices and herbs come together beautifully. This dish is also extremely...
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kzafarullah
Jun 6, 20201 min read
Mung dal pudla
These savoury pancakes from India are excellent. Packed with flavour, delicate in texture and excellent served with a chutney or raita of...
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kzafarullah
Jun 6, 20201 min read
Broccoli and almond soup
This is a super simple, 4 ingredient soup. The combination of roasted almonds and broccoli is surprisingly good. The trick is to roast...
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kzafarullah
Jun 5, 20202 min read
Meen Moilee or Kerala fish curry
This is a classic Kerala curry. The combination of spices, lime and herbs with the fish are excellent. I have modified (or modernized)...
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kzafarullah
Jun 5, 20202 min read
Carrot soup with citrus salad
This soup is one I make often for formal dinners. The contrast of the earthy carrots and the bright and tart citrus is wonderful. The...
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kzafarullah
Jun 5, 20201 min read
Delicata Squash Soup
As soon as Delicata squash appears in the market, I know fall is here. Delicata squash is delicate, has a smooth palate feel and just so...
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kzafarullah
Jun 5, 20202 min read
Green beans & new potatoes in mustard seed curry (Sarasondane wali phali aur alu)
This massive cookbook is probably the only one you will need for a depth of recipes that span the Indian Sub-continent. These recipes...
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kzafarullah
Jun 5, 20201 min read
An elegant chickpea salad
A simple recipe that I created for a cooking class. This salad is hearty and pops with flavor. It is perfect on a warm day, paired with...
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kzafarullah
Jun 5, 20201 min read
Cauliflower, coconut, and galangal soup
A super simple Thai soup that tantalizes the palate. This is a cookbook I use frequently. I may have cooked about 60% of all the recipes...
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kzafarullah
Jun 5, 20201 min read
Lamb chops with bulgur pilaf
This dish makes for a wonderful dinner. The herby bulghur and the roasted lamb are modified to make the recipe a bit simpler for a...
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kzafarullah
Jun 5, 20201 min read
Tangy Tunisian zucchini salad
This salad is super simple. Although the zucchini can be used raw, briefly blanching them elevates this dish to another level. A...
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kzafarullah
Jun 5, 20201 min read
Tomatoes with Thai dressing
This Thai twist on a wonderful salad is very elegant. The flavors are bold and the secret is in using wonderful, flavorful tomatoes. For...
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kzafarullah
Jun 5, 20201 min read
Easy Thai red curry - Vegetarian or Meat or Seafood version.
A super simple recipe using commercial Thai red curry paste. This curry is always the perfect fix for Thai. You can make this with any...
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kzafarullah
Jun 5, 20201 min read
Mint and rose pickled red onions
I love pickles of any kind. They always add a pop of flavor to any food. Here is a recipe that stands out in terms of complex flavors. I...
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kzafarullah
Jun 5, 20202 min read
"Caesar" Brussels sprouts
A spectacular recipe. This elevates the boring Caesar salad to an new level, making the salad both exciting and flavorful. No more bland...
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kzafarullah
Jun 5, 20202 min read
Fanny's 'all-in-one' chicken
A dish I make often, simple and it always turns out delicious. There is literally no way to mess this dish up! I call it my chicken in a...
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kzafarullah
Jun 5, 20201 min read
Coriander paneer curry
A wonderful recipe from Niyati Chanchani. Subtle flavors accompany the soft paneer cheese. For more home made recipes click here. 1 tbsp...
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kzafarullah
Jun 5, 20201 min read
Caprese salad -- My way
Everyone loves a Caprese salad, it speaks of summer and fun. Luscious mozzarella, sweet basil and delicate aged balsamic. the combination...
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kzafarullah
Jun 5, 20202 min read
Makhani sauce
Makhani sauce, best known in butter chicken, is packed with flavor. Most dishes I have had are bland, overly creamy and just blah. This...
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