Zafar's recipes
Hyderabadi apricot pudding (Khubani ka meetha)
The history of apricots is ancient. The fruit was thought to have originated in China in 2000 BC and the Roman emperor Julius Ceasar...
Pan-seared tuna with papaya mustard
I do love tuna especially if it is made well. A chef highlights his creativity and skill with a well-cooked tuna dish, and here is a dish...
Assamese fish and cucumber curry (Khar)
Banana alkali is one of the magic ingredients from the Northeast it is a mild liquid derived from the stems of specific banan tree stems...
Fish Curry with Sorrel Leaves (Suka Xaak Masor Aanja)
The markets in Assam are stocked with a variety of greens that we do not usually see in other parts of India, and ones that I am...
Georgian-influenced fruit salad with fruit leather and adjika
I fell in love with fruit leathers in the Georgian market. They are omnipresent with vendors selling them in large circles. They are made...
Jap cakes
I went to school in Ooty and one of my earliest food memories was Jap cakes. These little pastries were craved by all of us in school and...
Roasted raw tamarind with chili and salt
This was a recipe that was sent over to me Indra Gill when I published the recipe for Green tamarind chutney. I am always happy to get...
Pork in black mole tacos
The art of mole is complex and old. Mole is originally thought to have been created in either the Oaxaca or Puebla regions of Mexico. The...
Kalettes with Svanetian salt + other healthy variations
I had no idea kalettes existed till a few days ago when my generous and kind neighbour, Anisha, introduced me to this vegetable and gave...
Assamese masala pitha with egg
Assamese cuisine has a variety of pancakes called pitha. It is usually a sweet dish stuffed with coconut and jaggery or sesame seeds, but...
Steamed rice cakes with black chickpea curry (Kadala curry with puttu)
I was staying at the lovely Aambalvillas Resort and every meal was a feast. one of the local Kerala/Wayanad delicacies served for...
Georgian soft scrambled eggs with Rachian smoked ham
On my first day in Tbilisi, I was staying at the Unfound Door boutique hotel, and while waiting for my room to be ready I walked down...
Olives with Svanetian salt
Svanetian salt is magic. Found throughout Georgia, the salt originates from the northeastern mountain region of Svaneti. It is a complex...
Khichra or kichada
My mother makes Khichada, a tradition to mark the end of the month of Muharram. However, I grew up in Mumbai where kichada was one of my...
Potato, mustard greens, egg
What d you do with extra mashed potatoes, mustard greens and some eggs that seem to be languishing at the back of the fridge? Here is the...
Roasted cauliflower with Svanetian salt and adjika
My recent trip to Georgia opened my eyes, and palate to both Svanetian salt and adjika powder. These are freely available in the...
Assamese fish head dal (Muri ghonto)
The most iconic dish in Assam is muri ghonto, a thick, hearty, and delicious fish head dal. However, this dish is common across the...
Georgian-influenced chicken stew with adjika
I will admit that I do love Georgian adjika. Adjika comes in several forms, the sauce that is made from fresh ingredients, click here for...
Georgian chicken wings scented with khmeli suneli
Most folks visit a new country and come back with souvenirs that are sensible. Not in my case, I always come back with spices, herbs and...
Georgian red adjika
The history of Georgia is like a bowl of adjika. The condiment is as complex as the history of the nation, it stands at the crossroads of...