Shuwa is an iconic dish of Oman prepared for Eid festivals or weddings. Shuwa derives from the Arabic verb ‘shawaa,’ which means “to...

Onions are common throughout India, especially in northern India. They are served raw or in salads or raithas. The crunch of raw onions...

This is a contemporary Omani salad. I love how it comes together and its numerous flavours and textures. Zhoug spice blend is originally...

A vepudu is a traditional Telangana style of stir-fry with spices. It is usually spicy, laden with chillies, and tart with tamarind. The...

Maqboos is a dish endemic to the Arabian Peninsula and beyond. It is the national dish of Bahrain and is essential to the region's...

Murg pulao is a traditional Bangladeshi dish highlighting the region's rich culinary traditions. It is complex and elegant, and its...

I am a big fan of rasam in all its variations. These light broths are delicious and serve as both an aperitif and a digestif. Rasam is...

This is a smooth soup with Thai influences. The carrots add an earthy sweetness, and the spices are subtle. The chilli is mild on the...

Farfalle, also known as bow-tie pasta, originated in Northern Italy in the Emilia-Romagna and Lombardia regions in the 1500s. T he word...

Every culture has its own form of meatballs, which are typically soft, juicy, and delicious. Here is a Middle Eastern variation that I...

Bagara baingan, or eggplant curry, is an iconic dish in Hyderabad. Its history can be traced back to a dish served in Tashkent and...

Sometimes, I come across an amazing salad, the perfect combination of flavours and ingredients. This is one of those salads. The pears...

A cheela, also called chilla, is a lentil pancake found across India. These pancakes are made out of lentils only rather than rice. The...

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

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...

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...

Yoghurt side dishes are common in Persian culture. They are the perfect accompaniment for grilled meats and rice dishes. The diversity of...

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...

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...

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