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Cabbage and Pea rava uppuma or Savory semolina with cabbage and peas. And some variations.
I love uppuma; it has so many variations and flavours, something to suit every mood and season. This recipe is with cabbage and peas....

kzafarullah
Jun 28, 20203 min read
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Checkerboard Salad
I love this salad. It is absolutely stunning to present, super easy to make and always a hit. It is perfect for any summer BBQ. For more...

kzafarullah
Jun 25, 20201 min read
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Berbere Spice Mix
This is one of the staple spice powders used all over Northern Africa. I love the taste of Berbere. It is versatile and adds a fantastic...

kzafarullah
Jun 25, 20202 min read
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Cabbage Gomen
Another wonderful Ethiopian dish, cabbage, can be cooked as much as you like, from tender to mushy. It is a perfect side for any meal or...

kzafarullah
Jun 24, 20201 min read
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Collard greens with spiced butter and Mitmita
I love sautéed greens. Maybe it is the psychological process of eating something healthy or the fact that they taste so good, but I try...

kzafarullah
Jun 24, 20201 min read
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Spicy red lentils
We love Ethiopian food at home. I have been challenging myself to make more of it, but first, I had to stock up my pantry with all the...

kzafarullah
Jun 24, 20202 min read
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Chickpeas with spinach and yogurt
A fun salad that is all about summer. I use the expensive heirloom tomatoes for this salad, or any delicious, flavorful tomato. This...

kzafarullah
Jun 19, 20201 min read
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Salata mashwiya or Israeli spicy roasted pepper dip
This is an intense sauce that pairs perfectly with any grilled meat. I have also mixed it in with couscous for some added zing. It is...

kzafarullah
Jun 18, 20201 min read
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Tzatziki sauce
A perfect sauce that is cooling and refreshing. This recipe is the best one in terms of balance and flavour, and I have tried quite a...

kzafarullah
Jun 18, 20201 min read
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Lamb, lemon and chilli kebabs
I adapted this recipe and used lamb chops instead. They were charred, delicately dressed, and delicious—so simple to make. I served them...

kzafarullah
Jun 18, 20201 min read
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Grated carrot salad with grilled scallions, walnuts, and burrata
This is a super simple spring or summer salad. I love how the flavours come together with the creamy burrata. Feel free to substitute...

kzafarullah
Jun 15, 20201 min read
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Indian-style ground meat curry (Kheema)
This is a staple in most Indian homes. This traditional Indian version of an American chili is a work of art. Slow cooked ground meat,...

kzafarullah
Jun 13, 20202 min read
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Frittatas: Basics and many variations
I love frittatas, they can be super simple or as complex as you want them to be. I love them especially during the summer, they are the...

kzafarullah
Jun 13, 20202 min read
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Blackberry buttermilk whole grain scones
I was feeling inspired this morning, so I made these scones. This was my first attempt at scones, and I am not a baker. The combination...

kzafarullah
Jun 13, 20202 min read
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Carrot Pancakes with Hummus and Feta Salad
I love Maria Elia's cookbooks, and I have them all. This one, though, is probably my favourite; the recipes are fantastic, and the...

kzafarullah
Jun 7, 20202 min read
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Fig tart tatin with shaved Manchego cheese and arugula
This creative tart is beautiful, delicious and easy to make. I usually make it during fig season for high-end dinners and home. The...

kzafarullah
Jun 7, 20202 min read
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Nani's bhutte ka salan, or Grandma's corn curry
I have never had a curry of this kind ever in India. This curry is coconut based and filled with fresh cilantro. The corn are kept on the...

kzafarullah
Jun 7, 20201 min read
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Kichada
This is a traditional dish of Mughal heritage. The mix of lentils, grains, meat and spices are delicious. This dish is made during the...

kzafarullah
Jun 7, 20202 min read
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Burrata with dandelion-golden raisin-pistachio pistou
Occasionally a recipe comes along that completely wows me. This is one of those recipes. The combination of creamy burrata, bitter...

kzafarullah
Jun 6, 20202 min read
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Caramelized cauliflower with mint, pine nuts, lime, and yogurt
A wonder side for any meal. The cauliflower explodes with flavours. This is one of my favourite cookbooks. The recipes from here are...

kzafarullah
Jun 6, 20201 min read
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