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Rose and spice-infused berries with citrus-honey yoghurt
Light desserts or pre-desserts are coming into fashion. The marinated berries and the creamy yoghurt highlight this dish. Together with...

kzafarullah
Jan 72 min read


Burmese spare rib and dal curry (Wet nan yo pe hin)
This is a hearty dish with the perfect blend of Indo-Burmese flavours. This is not a dish typically found in restaurants, but rather one...

kzafarullah
Jan 52 min read


Podi prawns on mini idlis
I had visited my sister-in-law a few years ago, and she had brought these little bites out in the evening while I enjoyed a beer. And I...

kzafarullah
Dec 25, 20242 min read


Yoghurt with shallots (Mast-o-musir)
Yoghurt side dishes are common in Persian culture. They are the perfect accompaniment for grilled meats and rice dishes. The diversity of...

kzafarullah
Dec 24, 20242 min read


Broiled eggplant with chilli and honey
Sometimes, you need a good side dish that is not hard to make, not complex, but simple and elegant and one that hits the spot. Here is a...

kzafarullah
Dec 22, 20241 min read


Fenugreek leaf rice (Vendayakeerai sadam)
Fenugreek is common in Indian cooking; the seeds are used as a spice, and the leaves are used as a geen. They have a pleasingly bitter...

kzafarullah
Dec 18, 20242 min read


Hyderabadi pasande
Pasande is a very traditional Hyderabadi dish, one that is being forgotten. Mutton Pasanda dates back to the 16th century and became a...

kzafarullah
Dec 8, 20243 min read


Arunachali millet pancakes
At the luxurious Timilo Resort in Tawang, Arunachal Pradesh, I was greeted with these delicious pancakes for breakfast. They are part of...

kzafarullah
Dec 7, 20242 min read


Green plantain chutney from Andhra Pradesh (Aratikai pachadi)
Plantains are a mainstay in Indian cuisine. They are easy to grow and filled with nutrition. Compared to bananas, plantains are larger...

kzafarullah
Dec 6, 20242 min read


Roasted Brussel sprouts with shallots and thyme
I absolutely love Brussels sprouts. They are delightful to look at, especially when they are still attached to the stem and have a...

kzafarullah
Dec 4, 20242 min read


Chard soup with cumin, cilantro and lime
I love chard; it's earthy, healthy, and incredibly beautiful. Chard can be traced back to ancient times. It is said to have originated in...

kzafarullah
Dec 3, 20242 min read


Rosemary-black pepper roasted spatchcocked chicken
Roasting chicken is an art. The chicken must be moist, and the flavours must infuse the meat. I have been working on recipes that must be...

kzafarullah
Dec 1, 20242 min read


Fenugreek leaf pancake (Vedayakeerai dosai)
Fenugreek is a clover-like herb native to the Mediterranean region, southern Europe, and western Asia. Its seeds are used in spice...

kzafarullah
Nov 30, 20242 min read


Marinated Peruvian purple potatoes
The potato was the first domesticated vegetable on the shores of Lake Titicaca, in present-day Peru and in extreme northwestern Bolivia...

kzafarullah
Nov 29, 20242 min read


Sri Lankan green plantain fry (Vaalakkai poriyal)
Plantains are common in tropical countries. They grow easily and are nutritious. Like potatoes, they are used as a base vegetable and can...

kzafarullah
Nov 28, 20241 min read


My mother's Haleem
Haleem originated in old Persia as a dish called Harees. This dish and its variations are still eaten today in many parts of the Middle...

kzafarullah
Nov 27, 20244 min read


Arunachali champa shake
I recently took a trip to Tawang in Arunachal Pradesh, where this shake was on the breakfast table. On the first sip, I wanted the...

kzafarullah
Nov 2, 20242 min read


Hyderabadi tomato chutney (Tamatar ki chutney)
Chutneys play an important role in Hyderabadi cuisine and all over India. They are the pop on the table and complete every meal. This is...

kzafarullah
Nov 1, 20242 min read


Yoghurt curry with meatballs (Kache dahi ki khadi kofte ke saat)
I grew up loving this recipe and have always thought it was Hyderabadi. On a recent visit, I asked my mother to make it for me and...

kzafarullah
Oct 30, 20242 min read


Arunachali red rice porridge (Thupka)
Thu pk a is a rice porridge from Arunachal Pradesh. It is not to be confused with the Tibetian noodle soup Thu pk a Red rice is one of...

kzafarullah
Oct 29, 20242 min read
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