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Kaddu Borani: Pumpkin with Tomato and Yogurt Sauces

2 May

Kadu Borani - Kaddu Pumpkin Borani

While surfing Afghani food channels, I paused when I saw this layered, brilliantly colored thumbnail: “kaddu borani“, said its label. I hit play and by the end of it, had my mouth salivating and my heart saluting the beauty of this dish.

Kaddu borani takes a set of independently prepared ingredients (pumpkin + tomato sauce + yogurt sauce) and meshes them into something so exquisite, the end product is nothing short of a work of art.

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Sookhe Bharwan Baingan: Dry Spice Stuffed Eggplant

22 Aug

Sookhe Bharwan Baingan

Sookhe bharwan baingan is a delicious side dish of spice-stuffed baby eggplants. It uses few ingredients – no onion, garlic or tomatoes – and can be put together easily with basic Indian spices.

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Sookhi Sabzi Masala, South-Style

26 Dec

Sookhi Sabzi Masala South Indian

Four ingredients – each in equal measure – roasted and ground: and lo, there you have a delicious sookhi sabzi masala! Sprinkle the masala over dry sautéed veggies with some salt – you need no other seasoning.

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Lauki Kofta: Bottle Gourd Balls in Gravy

2 May

Lauki Kofta Curry

A starring recipe for a party menu: lauki kofta – spiced balls of grated bottle gourd, deep-fried and simmered in a rich tomato gravy. The preparation of lauki kofta takes a bit of planning, and the steps for making the bottle gourd balls can’t be rushed or parallelized – but the end result makes the dish worth every bit of the effort.

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Lauki Chutney: Bottle Gourd Chutney with Peel

3 Mar

Lauki Chutney

Don’t throw away bottle gourd peel – use it in lauki chutney. Pair with hot rice and ghee for a wholesome, comforting meal.

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Lauki Paratha: Bottle Gourd Flatbread

11 Feb

Lauki Paratha - Bottle Gourd Paratha

Bottle gourd decks up in style in lauki paratha, balancing its natural simplicity with a host of heftier flavors. When grated and kneaded into dough, this unassuming gourd lends its feel and texture to the paratha without making its presence stand out.

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Gobhi Sarson: Indian-Style Mustard Cauliflower

27 Oct

Gobhi Sarson - Mustard Cauliflower

Step aside, kale. Cauliflower is the new veg-lebrity. How pleasing it is to discover that one’s tastes are in keeping with the times. I am a huge fan of gobhi sarson, this Indian-style mustard cauliflower dish.

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