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Za’atar

Za’atar is an aromatic spice mixture used in the Middle East. Like many spice mixtures, there are many variations, but all contain toasted white sesame seeds, ground sumac, thyme and salt. Za’atar has a unique pungent and zesty flavor. A friend of mine got me Za’atar from Dubai (I love it when I get authentic […]
17 years ago

What is Kokum?

The then NY Times food critic, Ruth Reichl (Garlic and Sapphires) was on one of her visits to the New York restaurant, Lespinasse. One of the dishes she sampled was a Braised salmon and crisped Artichoke with a syrah wine reduction. It looked familiar – a fat slice of salmon on a bed of crispy […]
17 years ago

Mughal Flavours: Mutton Biryani

10 days into the month and finally a post! I know I’m very late, but wish you all a wonderful New Year ahead! :) A few days ago, I made mutton biryani. I followed the recipe that I’d learnt from a chef at the Dumphukth Restaurant at the ITC Grand Maratha Sheraton. I made certain […]
17 years ago

Recipes and Travel Stories

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17 years ago