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Khazana, Saliha Mahmood Ahmed Lavash is an incredibly versatile Persian flatbread that is usually used to make light wraps and rolls. I wrap fillets of sea bass in it and roast the bread parcels until they are golden on the outsideand crunchy in texture. This is a really quick and easy supper for the family […]
Khazana, Saliha Mahmood Ahmed This gently spiced aubergine raita dish is wonderful served alongside warm flatbreads. You can use the bread to scoop up the soft aubergines and sweet, spiced yoghurt. SERVES 41 large aubergine, cut into 5mm slices75ml olive oil, plus extra for brushing1⁄2 teaspoon ground turmeric200g natural yoghurt, at room temperature1 tablespoon honey2 […]
Khazana, Saliha Mahmood Ahmed Tikki, bite-sized potato croquettes, are eaten throughout north India and Pakistan. They really are incredibly moreish. The addition of kidney beans gives these little morsels of delight an added textural dimension as well as giving an amazing pale pink hue to the croquette mix. They are totally wonderful served as a […]
Words – Salma Shah Usually on Mother’s Day, I visit my mum and take her out for an extra special lunch. But this year there will be no visits, no outings, no excuse for that fancy, posh lunch. The way we interact has drastically changed for now. I’m lucky, my children are still young enough to live with […]
Word: Tahira Khan Located in trendy Shoreditch, this gem has a range of delicious American Urban cuisine and lots of Soul Food created from Mexican and Korean influences. I was offered halal, vegan, vegetarian and gluten free options, ranging from classic to fusion dishes. The interior is splashed with street vibrant art and graffiti influenced […]
Words: Tahira Khan Spice it up this spring! Located in the heart of Soho, I absolutely loved the Indo- Chinese dining concept from Calcutta which melted my heart. The Chindian (Chinese – Indian) spot launched in late March 2019), so I had to rush down to try out the versatile starters, but the hero dish […]
