Zafar's recipes

I have been making a version of this soup for folks who have not been well. It is super healthy, nutritious and super tasty. This is a...

Everyone in our home seems to be getting into the kitchen for a turn at the stove. Our maid has seen me cook for a few months now and so...

A Caprese salad is an all time favorite. Simple, elegant and flavorful, every one loves this classic. I wanted to create a version of...

I had this salad from the ovens of the fabulous restaurant Glen Ellen Star. This cozy and unpretentious restaurant serves up almost...

A korma is one of India’s classic curries. Developed in the kitchens of the Mughal empire, a korma is a rich dish made for royalty. A...

Corn is one of my favourite summer vegetables to grill. I was looking for a recipe for a Mexican-themed meal, and I could not find...

I wanted to create a palate cleanser for a formal 9-course dinner. I was looking for something that was light, refreshing and of course...

I was given a few wood apples (also called bael in India) by a neighbour, and since I had never had them before I had to look them up. I...

Hyderabad boasts a number of delicious kebabs, but this one is a decadent speciality. These soft and succulent kebabs are loaded with...

Custard apples, called sitaphal, dominate the Indian market in October and November. We had been gorging on these fruit here. These fruit...

I wanted to create a Mexican-style chili, one that uses a sprectrum of Mexican chilies, creating a depth of flavor. I also wanted to cook...

Thai cooking has a few signature curries mainly classified by their color or from the community from which they originate. These are...

There are various versions of this ice cream in a few of the cookbooks that I own and on the internet. I read through quite a few of them...

I love making frittatas! It is the perfect meal for the hot summer months. This is a Mexican influenced version, packed with herbs,...

Pan con tomat, which means bread with tomato, is a traditional Spanish tapas, made to highlight flavorful tomatoes and built for the hot...

A fruit sorbet highlights the fruit, it’s ripeness, it’s nuances and everything that is fresh and delicious. Most folks tend to shy away...

I was getting a bit tired of the same old boring, plain scrambled eggs so I decided to create a new recipe to brighten our morning...

A "Shambharo" is a traditional Gujarati dish that is lightly sautéed, mildly spiced and easy to make. It is traditionally served as part...

Everyone loves mashed potatoes and I am glad we have moved on from the older bland recipes to newer innovations with some pop. Here is my...

I always make way more gnudi that I need for just one meal. This time around I wanted to have the gnudi pan sauteed with brown butter, a...