Monthly Archives: August 2011
Ramadan Series Part IV: Green Chilli Fritters Stuffed with Spicy Tamarind Paste (Mirchi Pakora)
A long month of fasting has almost reached the half-way stage and it just seems like yesterday when I began my Ramadan series blogs. When writing about foods that are popular in Ramadan, no blog series would have been complete … Continue reading
Levant Calling: Roasted Aubergine Salad with Sumac, Roasted Chillies and Dried Apricot Yoghurt Dressing
The word “salad” conjures up images of green leaves, colorful vegetables and a light, flavorful dressing. Either as diet food or anti-pasto, salads are more often than not treated as side dishes, closing the option of creating an edible delicacy, … Continue reading
Cooking Aid: How to Choose the Best Olive Oil to Suit your Needs?
Can you picture yourself standing aghast in the aisles of a supermarket, staring at slender green bottles, trying to assess which one will taste the best?Each one of us has been in that position more often than not. Considering a … Continue reading
Ramadan Series Part 111: Spicy Chickpea Salad with Tamarind and Lemon Juice (Chana Chaat)
Known as a salad in the West and a savory snack or “Chaat” in the East. This low-fat dish has traveled a long way from East India to make its way onto Iftar tables in South Asia and lunch/dinner tables … Continue reading
