Kurkure Bhindi: Crispy Indian-style okra

by roostam

Ingredients: Okra (Lady finger) – 400gms Onion – 400gms Cornflour – 2tbsp Rice flour – 2tbsp Gram flour (besan) – 200gms Turmeric – 1tsp Coriander powder – 1tbsp Red chilli powder – 1tsp For… Continue reading →

Authentic Japanese food in Japan: My photos

by roostam

An archive of culinary photos that I took in Japan. I hope this makes your mouth water.  

Nyonya Prawns

by roostam

SAMBAL PASTE; 2 large red chillies, deseeded 2 dried red chillies, deseeded(soak in hot water for 3 minutes and drain the water) 1 tbsp tamarind paste (soak in 2 tbsp. of hot water… Continue reading →

Pan fried Bombay Duck with crispy coating

by roostam

This recipe uses Bombay duck (bombil) but also can be substituted with most white fish like pomfret, tilapia, shark. Bomil(Bombay duck)- 500gms salt- 15 gms red chilli powder- 15gms turmeric-5gms asafoetida- 10 gms… Continue reading →

Methi par eedu

by roostam

Quick recipe: Here’s a Parsi dish you might like to try. It involves frying an egg over a vegetable… in this case it is methi. This method is a common fix for breakfast.… Continue reading →

Gnocchi with fresh pesto

by roostam

Boil the potatoes. Break 1 whole egg and 1 egg white. Whisk them together. After potatoes are fully boiled, strain and peel immediately when still warm. Pass them through a sieve. Add in… Continue reading →

Goan Fish Curry: Spicy coconut-based Indian curry

by roostam

1. Broil on a pan coriander seeds, cumin seeds, red chillis, fresh or desiccated coconut, bay leaf, peppercorn and diced onion flakes. Grind to a smooth paste. 2. Heat oil add in ginger… Continue reading →

Grilled fish with lemon butter sauce and fresh peach salad

by roostam

1. Grill Basa fillets in olive oil. 2. To make the sauce: Sweat the onions, add ginger, brandy, some cream, butter and lemon juice. 3. To make the salad: Make a vinaigrette (Mix… Continue reading →

Chicken Berry Pulao: Authentic Irani-style rice

by roostam

A few easy steps to make delicious berry pulao.  1. Soak berries in water. Squeeze. Then soak them in honey and then sauté.  2. Marinate the chicken with red chilli powder, ginger-garlic paste,… Continue reading →