
Aloo Paratha
Whole-wheat (atta) flour is mixed with salt and just enough warm water to make a soft dough; rests for 20 minutes
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Whole-wheat (atta) flour is mixed with salt and just enough warm water to make a soft dough; rests for 20 minutes

Floury potatoes boil in their skins, then mash dry

A handful of vegetables (drumstick, ash gourd, carrot, runner beans, green plantain) are cut into uniform 5 cm batons…

Bolani are the stuffed Afghan flatbreads sold at every roadside stall and bus station, fried golden in a thin film of…

Plain yogurt whisks with a little water (or milk) to a smooth pourable raita texture

This is raita with structural elements and textural interest

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This is the most essential Indian yoghurt-based side dish

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Dried urad dal (white, sometimes labelled "white lentils" or "split urad") soaks overnight, then blends with ginger…

Iraqi falafel is the version with cardamom and dill, distinct from the Levantine green-coriander variety, made with…

Kachalou pakora are Afghan-style battered potato slices, fried crisp and dusted with chaat masala while they are still hot from the oil

A bunch of mint and a bunch of coriander are blended with green chilli, garlic, ginger, lemon juice, cumin and a small…

Mint chutney is the Indian restaurant staple for good reason

The richer Levantine cousin of baba ganoush: aubergines charred until the skins blacken and the flesh inside has gone…