In South Asian cuisine, Koftas or meat balls came with Persian invasions. Here Koftas are mostly cooked in a spicy curry, the dry version is called kebabs. Nargisi Koftas are…
Continue ReadingLebanese Shawarma is a middle eastern recipe that has become very popular as a street food and healthy meal choice world over. Marinated meat, usually chicken or beef, is mounted…
Continue ReadingYakitori or Japanese skewered chicken is one of those delightful recipes that are perfect for casual evenings with friends. There is absolutely nothing intimidating about making these gorgeous looking skewers,…
Continue ReadingThere is no dispute about the fact that Kashmir is the birthplace of this rich and spicy Rogan Josh Curry. Every search on this topic on Internet will tell you…
Continue ReadingChaat – The Hidden Treasure of South Asia: Word Chaat literally means ‘to lick’. I guess it refers to the finger-licking-good taste of this snack. ‘ Chatpati’ which is a…
Continue ReadingNamak Paray are a popular street food/snack in South Asia. I was always attracted by the name and shape of these crispy, salty pastry bites. The name Namak ( salt)…
Continue ReadingKanji – A Purple Memory of Springs Past! As long as I remember, I’ve seen my mom make kanji in spring. What I loved about it as a child was…
Continue ReadingAfghani Bolani bread is my second most favourite recipe from the Afghani cuisine, while Kabuli pulao still remains the first choice.I love Afghani cuisine for its simplicity of ingredients and…
Continue ReadingAlthough the word kebab is derived from the Persion “Cabob” which means a piece of meat or vegetable roasted or grilled over charcoal but most probably the first kebab was…
Continue ReadingChicken Tikka Masala is a fusion food that has become one of the most coveted on the list of curries. It’s origin is definitely a bone of contention among…
Continue ReadingWhen I think of my school lunch box, the snack I loved most as a child was Aloo Tikki. The tragedy was that some of my friends loved it even…
Continue ReadingMasala Omelette is a breakfast staple in every Pakistani home. My earliest food memory is waking up on Sundays to the enticing, omnipresent aroma of masala omelette and parathas (…
Continue ReadingI’m a huge fan of spicy curries, specially Thai curries. There is nothing more appetizing and comforting than the fresh, lemony, zingy flavours of Green Thai Chicken Curry. If you…
Continue ReadingCome Spring and the first thing I yearn to cook is Kachnaar. Though I was a choosy eater as a child and particularly avoided many vegetables but the mild,…
Continue ReadingLemon and Rosemary Sautéed Chicken with Chilli Fried Potatoes is my all time favourite recipe for a quick meal that doesn’t even need any bread or rice on the side.…
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