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Praveen Kumar

  • Kidney Bean Curry is one of those recipes that reminds me why cooking dried beans from scratch makes such a difference. The beans soak up all the spiced tomato sauce …

  • Vegetable Kashmiri is one of those curries that fills your kitchen with the most wonderful aroma while it cooks. The whole spices you grind at the start create a fragrance …

  • Pasta with Pesto Sauce is one of those dishes that feels like a small celebration every time you make it. The recipe comes from Genoa, where cooks have been grinding …

  • Tali Bhindi is one of those recipes that turns a simple vegetable into something you cannot stop nibbling on. The okra gets sliced into thin strips, tossed with gram flour …

  • Gado Gado Vegetable Salad is one of those dishes that feels special without being complicated. You get a variety of textures from the soft potatoes, the snap of green beans, …

  • Fried Stuffed Tomatoes are one of those recipes that makes you look at tomatoes in a whole new way. Instead of tossing them into a salad or curry, you hollow …

  • Kashmiri Kofta Curry brings together beautifully spiced minced mutton shaped into koftas and cooked in a silky, warming gravy. The recipe has its roots in Kashmiri cuisine, where the combination …

  • Beef Stir-Fry is one of those meals that feels generous without requiring much fuss. You marinate the beef briefly in a simple soy lime mixture, sear it until just cooked, …

  • Orecchiette Salad with Pears and Stilton is one of those recipes that feels special without demanding hours in the kitchen. I first made this when I needed something more interesting …

  • Creamy Pasta with Vodka is one of those dishes that feels fancy but really does not ask much of you in the kitchen. The vodka is not there to make …

  • Badam Phirni brings together the gentle sweetness of milk, the smooth texture of ground rice, and the crunch of sliced almonds in one bowl. I first made this recipe years …

  • Oasis is one of those cocktails that delivers both visual appeal and a straightforward flavor profile without asking much from you in terms of technique. The bright blue color catches …

  • Cucumber Punch is the kind of drink you bring to a summer party and watch disappear fast. It relies on frozen concentrates and lime vodka, so you do not need …

  • Bite of the Iguana takes everything you love about a margarita and gives it a savory, spicy twist that actually makes sense. Instead of just tequila and lime, you get …

  • Bloody Maria is what happens when tequila meets the bold, savory spirit of a classic Bloody Mary. Instead of vodka, you get silver tequila paired with fresh lime juice, cucumber, …

  • Chocolate Coffee Cake is one of those recipes that looks fancy but actually comes together without much drama. You start by melting chocolate, butter, and coffee together, which creates a …