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kzafarullah
Sep 132 min read
Stir-fried chicken with dried chillies
This is an Indian-style stir-fried chilli chicken. Chinese immigrants came to India in 1778. The first recorded Chinese settler in India...
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kzafarullah
Sep 111 min read
Hyderabadi sesame seed chutney (Til ka chutney)
A chutney is an essential part of an Indian table. It can be spicy, savoury, sour, or sweet. It plays with all the major taste profiles...
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kzafarullah
Sep 102 min read
Hyderabadi mutton korma
A korma, or "quorma" is a traditional Mughal dish. These curries were standard in the Mughal courts and royalty as a sign of wealth. A...
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kzafarullah
Sep 83 min read
Baked aubergine steaks filled with paneer and roasted sesame, tomato chutney, and roasted garlic raita
Contemporary Indian food has exploded both in India and abroad, especially in London and New York. These are once-traditional dishes that...
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kzafarullah
Sep 73 min read
Vegetable and potato croquettes
These croquettes are street food in Indonesia, sold on street corners as snacks. They are also made with ground mutton or beef, but here...
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kzafarullah
Sep 61 min read
Mozzarella, spinach and thyme canapè
Simplicity is the magic of good flavour. This is one of those simple dishes that pack an impact on your guests. The canape comprises of...
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kzafarullah
Sep 42 min read
Fried rice with pineapple (Khao pad supparot)
Indian fried rice tends to look dark and mushy. This is because the soy brand manufacturers get the chefs to overload the recipe with...
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kzafarullah
Sep 32 min read
Corn and cashew soup with red pepper
This is an unusual soup in the combination of ingredients used. Nut soups are unique as they are heavier and usually have a deeper...
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kzafarullah
Sep 12 min read
Syrian apricot ice cream
Dried fruits are important in Middle Eastern cuisine. The most prized are figs, but apricots come in at a close second. Dried fruits were...
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kzafarullah
Aug 312 min read
Charred steak with green peppercorn and wine sauce
Steak is rare in India, and well-cooked steak is even more obscure. Most Indians like their steaks overcooked into tough leather. While...
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kzafarullah
Aug 302 min read
Pumpkin with corn salsa, feta and pumpkin seed
Simple is always good, especially with great vegetables where the favour of the vegetables shine. I loved how this dish came together....
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kzafarullah
Aug 282 min read
Hyderabadi sweet and sour chicken (Khatta meetha murgh)
I was surprised to find a Hyderabadi recipe that used soy sauce. In researching this recipe, I learned that many traditional recipes use...
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kzafarullah
Aug 272 min read
Raw tuna with chilli sauce (Chamchi whe)
Tuna tartare is a delicacy worldwide. It has been adapted to suit palates by adding local ingredients. Tower peppers or gochujang is a...
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kzafarullah
Aug 242 min read
Yucatecan tomato salsa
The Yucatán, which sits at the end of Mexico's curling peninsula, is often described as Mayan, and it was a vital cog in the old empire....
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kzafarullah
Aug 233 min read
Kerala-style stuffed bitter gourd roast
I love bitter gourds and bitter flavours in general. Included in that world are arugula, dandelion greens, coffee and chocolate,...
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kzafarullah
Aug 211 min read
Mexican red rice
Rice is a staple in Mexico and is served on every table. It is used as a stuffing for everything, including tacos, burritos, and other...
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kzafarullah
Aug 202 min read
Green beans slow-cooked with cumin and tomatoes (Loubia bi ziet)
Middle Eastern meze is a delight. The innumerable dishes arrive, almost unasked for, and the flavours and scents tantalize you into...
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kzafarullah
Aug 182 min read
Garlic mashed potatoes with rosemary and olive oil
I love mashed potatoes; it is ther creaminess and subtle flavours that entice me to add a large pile to my plate. The French-style mash...
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kzafarullah
Aug 172 min read
Omani mango kachumbar
Kachumbar, or kachumbari, is a staple salad on any Omani table. It compliments the meat, usually composed of heavy meats and rice dishes,...
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kzafarullah
Aug 162 min read
Spicy pineapple sorbet
One of the most intriguing spices in Mexico is tajin seasoning. In San Francisco, we had a large persimmon tree. Our gardener would pick...
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