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Author: Maria Nasir

A former English language and literature teacher, Maria is a hands-on mom for whom cooking is an expression of love, generosity and warmth. She handles parties for over forty people at her home single-handedly with ease. Besides cooking, Maria enjoys reading books and painting.

Breakfast / Spicy Omelette Curry

February 27, 2016February 4, 2026 / Maria Nasir / 3

This Spicy Omelette Curry is an ode to one of my most favourite ingredients – eggs, the best breakfast ever! To me nothing says “good morning” better than an egg…

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Maincourse / Macher Paturi, Fish in Banana Leaves

February 25, 2016February 25, 2016 / Maria Nasir /

This blog started as my family food diaries and evolved into an exploration of world cuisine. Over the span of almost three years I’ve cooked recipes from almost every corner…

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Maincourse / Raan Dumpukht, Lamb Leg Roast

February 20, 2016February 20, 2016 / Maria Nasir / 3

Dumpukht is a slow cooking technique in which meat or vegetables are cooked in a sealed container on very low heat for a long time. Word “dumpukht” is derived from…

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Entrées and Sides / Eggplant Hassleback with Yogurt Garlic Sauce

February 18, 2016September 14, 2017 / Maria Nasir / 2

You have heard of and maybe enjoyed many times Hassleback potatoes, right! Have you ever thought about the weird name though? Personally a recipe with the word “hassle” in it…

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Maincourse / Punjabi Daal Gosht, Lentils and Meat Stew

February 16, 2016 / Maria Nasir /

The cuisine of Punjab reflects the influence of agricultural and farming life style of the majority of people, prevalent from ancient times of Harappa Civilization. Locally grown staple foods like…

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Breakfast / Potato Masala Breakfast Bread Bowls

February 13, 2016 / Maria Nasir /

Make your loved ones wake up to the comfort of warm Potato Masala Breakfast Bread Bowls, filled with spicy tomato masala, sautéed potatoes and mushrooms, creamy with cheese and oozing…

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Desserts / Mini Lamingtons Strawberry Bites with Lemon Cream Cheese Dip

February 12, 2016February 12, 2016 / Maria Nasir / 5

When it comes to making a cake based dessert for a special occasion Lamingtons is the first thing that comes to my mind. This Aussie classic is a true comfort…

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Desserts / Dates and Semolina Pudding Recipe

February 10, 2016December 25, 2024 / Maria Nasir / 4

Valentine’s Day is here and for most people it’s about gifting greeting cards, perfumes, flowers and personal gifts to their loved ones. For parents it’s important to include their kids…

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Entrées and Sides / Hyderabadi Mirchi ka Salan, Green Chilli Curry

February 9, 2016February 22, 2020 / Maria Nasir / 6

Hyderabadi Cuisine Are you familiar with Hyderabadi cuisine? Even if you are not familiar with South Asian food, you must have heard of the sensuousHyderabadi Dum Biryani , (a layered,…

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Entrées and Sides / Dak Bulgogi, Korean Spicy Chicken:

February 6, 2016 / Maria Nasir /

Dak Bulgogi, Korean Spicy Chicken: Where ever there is spicy food, you shall find me cooking from that cuisine. Korean Hansik which means ‘Korean food’ is becoming popular in the…

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Entrées and Sides / Crispy Fried Bombay Duck Recipe

February 4, 2016 / Maria Nasir / 4

Crispy Fried Bombay Duck Recipe First time I saw this Crispy Fried Bombay Duck recipe getting cooked on a television cooking show. What totally confused me was the fact that…

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Entrées and Sides / Gajjar Methi Ki Sabzi, carrot fenugreek curry

February 3, 2016February 3, 2016 / Maria Nasir / 3

Gajjar Methi ki Sabzi is one of the simplest and most delicious of vegetarian dry curries from Punjab. The land is known for it’s fertile, lush emerald plains. Green leafy…

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Maincourse / Hyderabadi Qabooli, Chana Dal Biryani

January 31, 2016February 9, 2026 / Maria Nasir / 15

Hyderabadi cuisine stands for rich, decadent and aristocratic food. The wealthy and comfort loving aristocracy of the Nizam State ruled peacefully for a long time which contributed to the development…

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Entrées and Sides / Golbheda ko Achar, Nepali Tomato Pickle Recipe

January 27, 2016January 27, 2016 / Maria Nasir / 18

And my adventures in Nepali cuisine continue with this mouthwatering Nepali Tomato Pickle Recipe, called Golbheda ko Achar. Achar is a very popular condiment in the entire South Asia and…

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Maincourse / Aloo Baingan Ki Sabzi, Potato Eggplant Curry

January 25, 2016 / Maria Nasir /

“Face it – potatoes are boring. But everybody loves them. The challenge is to update potatoes in ways that people will still enjoy eating.” – Lisa Fisher This creamy, spicy…

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