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Sadaf Hussain

@hussainsadaf1

5 years

Thank you, chef, you have been a real inspiration. @HachetteIndia @HachetteUS @HachetteBooks

Vikas Khanna

@TheVikasKhanna

5 years

Brilliant documentation of history and heritage. Bravo #MasterChefIndia contestant @hussainsadaf1 🙏🏼❤️ Congrats @HachetteUS @HachetteIndia

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Sadaf Hussain

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1 year

Gulgule, a traditional sweet distributed in weddings in #Bihar . Invitation cards and gulgule get distributed to close ones. Whole wheat flour mixed with fennel seeds and jaggery. A pasty dough is fried in mustard oil. A simple no fuss sweet fried not in ghee.

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Is Rajma Chawal amongst one of the greatest soul-satisfying comfort and healthy food? Or is it based on the region one is living in?

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Sadaf Hussain

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1 year

On a Nihari trail in Old Delhi. I prefer Hilal and Haji Shabrati over others in Delhi. Like every city has its version of Biryani, they also have Nihari. Lucknow differs from Agra, Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, or Ranchi. According to you, which city has a better version?

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Sadaf Hussain

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7 months

Albert Bakery in Bangalore began as a godown and was founded in 1902 by Mohammad Yacoob, who picked the name to appeal to the British. I tried their keema samosa, bheja puff, and khova naan and they were an absolute delight. Old world charms amidst the modernity and chaos.

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Sadaf Hussain

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1 year

So excited to announce that I am cooking and serving Iftar @TajLandsEnd as a special week pop-up with @RushinaMG . You shall have lesser-known foods from Bihar, Rampur, Lucknow, and Delhi. I promise you have not tasted most of the dishes. If in Mumbai, come to say hello.

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Sadaf Hussain

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6 months

Baghdadi Restaurant in Colaba. Old-timers would say that every time you go to this restaurant, the food tastes the same, and it can get so busy that you might even have to wait to get a seat during the week.

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Sadaf Hussain

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7 months

Bihari Chura Mutter is a classic winter breakfast dish that features oil-roasted poha for a delightful crunch, paired with tender, spiced peas. A dance of flavors and textures with every bite. #BihariCuisine

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Sadaf Hussain

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1 year

A typical Iftaar food in Jharkhand/Bihar/Bengal. Chura Ghugni or Chawal Ghugni. It takes care of all your necessary nutrients and is healthier than other deep-fried pakodas.

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Sadaf Hussain

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2 years

UP/Bihar has so much food to offer apart from litti chokha, kabab, dahi phulki etc. Daal Pitha is one of my absolute favorite dishes. Steamed rice flour shell stuffed with lentils, peas or meat etc. It's like steamed tacos 😂 Also, every state has their own version of pitha.

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Sadaf Hussain

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10 months

Javed Khan, Nizamuddin, Dilli He is one of the few remaining watch repairers, or ghadisaaz—the maker of a watch and represented the patient craftsmen who spent years creating a single timepiece—in a world that favours smart wearables over traditional timepieces.

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Sadaf Hussain

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6 months

In my quest to discover a one-of-a-kind spot in Frazer town, I came across Arabian Tea Cafe, a little tea business offering sixty-four different varieties of tea. Despite the abundance of stores selling Kababs, Biryani, and Pakoda, I enjoyed the unexpected change of environment.

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Sadaf Hussain

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1 year

Would you agree if I say Kashmiri Cuisine is amongst the most underrated cuisines? A complex way to cook but very simple and light on your palate.

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A 30 years old fish shaped silver attardani (fragrance holder). I found this at my aunt's house. Hand made elegance with detailed and intricate work.

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Sadaf Hussain

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1 year

Hazari Lal Khurchan Wale was established 76 years ago. In Hindi, khurchan means “scraping the leftovers" but in the Kinari Bazar specialty, Buffalo full-fat milk is boiled till it dries out completely. There's a natural sweetness. It's fudgy and soft from within.

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Sadaf Hussain

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2 years

#ChhathPuja is a Hindu festival in Bihar, Jharkhand, eastern Uttar Pradesh, and Nepal's Madhesh. The celebration honours Surya and his wife Usha for bringing the world sunshine, health, and happiness.

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Sadaf Hussain

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1 year

Shahtoot and Phalse. Do you also consider these as fruits from the past evoking nostalgic memory? I love eating shahtoot but phalse is a little annoying hence I make sharbat. We should bring back the good old sharbat instead of soda cans and synthetic bottled beverages.

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Sadaf Hussain

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2 years

Churmur | A quintessential street food of Bengal, Bihar and Jharkhand and parts of UP. A simple street snack offered by your regular panipuri wala. Cut potatoes, mashed papdi, lots of spices, onion, black chana and imli. Unlike other chaats, this one is light on your stomach.

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Sadaf Hussain

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2 years

Bihari #Cuisine and #Bihar people are stereotyped. Just like Punjabi's Biharis are also popular for their hospitality. I was buying a pot of Champaran Mutton; Vijay, the owner and cook says bhaiya, pehle aap khaye baith ke phir bataye kitni matki pack karu.

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Sadaf Hussain

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1 year

Giani’s Di Hatti is the indisputable champion of rabri falooda in Delhi. Generations swear by the flavor and how they have to remain unchanged forever. This also happens to be Giani’s first outlet in Delhi.

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Sadaf Hussain

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4 months

While I and many others find biryani to be a very unforgettable dish; an emotion, the state of Bihar and Jharkhand is more known for its Pulao and Gosht. The perfect blend. At every wedding or celebration, this is included.

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Sadaf Hussain

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4 months

The two legendary Litti makers of Ranchi. Dhamal Litti by Mohd Qaiyum and Bhola Little by Bhola. These are no regular litti, but soft, dipped in purest ghee, tomato chutney, fresh onion and pickled chilli.

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Sadaf Hussain

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1 year

Custodian of a dying culture. Ear Cleaners of Old Delhi. They are called 'Kaan Maeliye' and can be seen in Laal Topi. They have existed since the Mughal era. But ear cleaners are losing their sheen with the advent of modern techniques. The elaborate service will cost Rs 20.

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Sadaf Hussain

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5 months

Many would say women make the best pickles. Many would talk about men not walking in the kitchen, and their hyper-toxic masculinity, but here two boys are busy pickling together. I made the spice mix, and my father is stuffing the chilies. And, no, this is not his first time.

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Sadaf Hussain

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4 months

Many might think of Sev (savoury) and bundiya (sweet) combination to be weird, but this combination in Bihar, Jharkhand, and Odisha is a hit. It's one of those simple delights and pleasures that you don't want to miss.

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Sadaf Hussain

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1 year

At my uncle's house this #Eid , I noticed this masterpiece, attardani, which was probably around 40 years old. The intricacy of the design, the craftsmanship, and the details completely captivated me. I doubt you'd be able to locate such exquisite containers in modern times.

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Sadaf Hussain

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4 months

Why do I say Bihari Kababs are the best? Because they are. These thinly sliced (pasande) meat is skewered and grilled on sigdi (not tandoor). It melts in your mouth and the flavor is beautiful because of slow cooking and marination. Many Delhi boti kababs are made with innards.

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Sadaf Hussain

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1 year

Haleem/Daleem/Harees is typically prepared using wheat, barley, meat, and spices. Lentils are also used in few preparations like the one I prepare. Haleem traces its origins back to a dish mentioned in Saif al-Dawlah Al-Hamdani's Kitab al-Tabikh, written in 10th century Syria.

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Sadaf Hussain

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2 years

When you travel a lot, you have at least one favorite eatery. But, in Amritsar, you can't just have one. The best kulcha is from Pehelwan and the best Aam papad (mango leather) is Ram Lubhaya. You can't say no to food when in Punjab.

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Sadaf Hussain

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4 months

Travel helps in understanding different cultures, traditions, and eating habits. Kulchas in Bihar/Jharkhand/Kashmir are unlike Delhi kulchas. These are biscuits and not bread. In this photo you're seeing Patna special kulcha.

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It's interesting to see how Indians have accepted Korean culture, from music, movies, & language to food. I wasn't expecting Korean Cafe, Garle in Dehradun. It's run by two men from Korea and Uttarkhand. Such places help you understand the change of spaces & culture.

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Sadaf Hussain

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3 months

A few of the most loved #Afghan dishes in Delhi. Try going to Lajpat Nagar Market 2 and try these lovely foods. Afghan foods are not spicy, but subtle flavours of spice to enhance the main dish, be it meat or vegetables.

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Sadaf Hussain

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3 months

This #Ramazan , I am doing a month long special menu at The GT Road, Delhi/Chandigarh/Ludhiana. It's my tribute to Sher Shah Suri, the man behind The GR Road and the various flavours from Kabul, Pakistan, Bangladesh and India. Join me from the 18th March to 12 April.

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Sadaf Hussain

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2 years

Baking is an art or science that Radhe Shyam (I guess that was his name) has perfected since the last 40 years of experience in making and selling Naan Khatai in a traditional oven. These ovens are almost obsolete, but in old cities, they breathe and live a beautiful life.

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Sadaf Hussain

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2 years

Do you believe in stories and fairy tales? If you do, you must also believe that Galawati kababs have 150+ kinds of spices and herbs. True or not, who knows, but it surely is one of the best kebabs.

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Sadaf Hussain

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1 month

Even though buns are not new to India, I would say they are relatively new on old Delhi streets. In Delhi, bun chai with jam or butter is slowly becoming the most affordable breakfast. It would cost you ₹ 15–18. 📷: Pooja Tiwari

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1 year

Aslam butter chicken may be overrated for many. Still, you must always think about the people they are serving and how it revolutionized their version of chicken kababs in Delhi.Everyone knows about Aslam's or the copy. Kabab dipped in a sauce mix of curd, butter,& chat masala.

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Sadaf Hussain

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1 year

Wearing Anarkali for a wedding because why not. And because men don't really experiment much these days. (exception @RanveerOfficial ) Same old sherwani, suits, and basic kurta. Let's try something new.

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6 months

In the context of traditional food practices predominantly aligned with seasonal cycles, historically marginalized communities face many challenges including economic. Opting for dried meat becomes a pragmatic choice as it extends shelf life, ensuring food security.

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Sadaf Hussain

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3 months

These are called kabab tikiya or simply tikiya in Bihar and Jharkhand. Alternately, it is also popular as kacche keeme ke kabab. Raw minced meat mixed with spices, green chopped chillies and onion with besan is deep fried and tastes best with coriander chutney or paratha.

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Sadaf Hussain

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4 months

Punjab Sweet House in Ranchi is not just a shop but a legacy, an institution since 1948. They have chaat which is unlike other chaats from Delhi or elsewhere. Not overpowering spices or curd and chutney and topped with cooked chola with fresh raw onion.

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Sadaf Hussain

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9 months

Are you a Kolkata biryani person? And do you enjoy Arsalan Biryani? Or do you enjoy potatoes in biryani? We all have our favourite biryani and there are loyalists.

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Sadaf Hussain

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1 year

Laung Chide; is an uncommon dish that you will find only in the lanes of Delhi and Lahore. Simply put, it is besan pakoda, a thin batter poured in hot oil and served with spicy chutney. In Lahore, you get the same with Das Kulcha Chola, & in Delhi, you get it just as it is.

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Sadaf Hussain

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2 years

Before nostalgia became a popular flavour, pictures were the only way to go back in time. Winters meant guava with black salt and red chili powder to get an extra kick. A simple time before the Internet world went crazy.

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Sadaf Hussain

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1 year

Jackfruit and Millets Haleem. There are two types of people, the purist, and the experimentalist. Which one are you? This haleem turned out good but I am still someone who'd enjoy a good meaty one. But this alternative is good for vegetarians who have never tried the dish.

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Sadaf Hussain

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3 months

Found this amazing small #teashop , Baba Tea Stall in #Ludhiana . He was generous to reveal his "secret" masala. Mulethi, ginger, cardamom, outer of black cardamom, cinnamon and saunf. He also says not many people can use mulethi properly. So, learn how to use it first.

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1 year

While you can find this tasty treat all over North India, nothing compares to Amritsari #Kulcha . Flaky, crunchy #bread filled with a zesty filling. Similar scrumptious kulchas are available all over #Pakistan as well, not just in #Amritsar considering a similar eating pattern.

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3 months

In the narrow alleyways of Dilli, Alla Bandha Spices was around long before MDH captivated India and the world post-partition. This brand is amongst the three oldest and most loved local spice brands in Purani Dilli that was established in 1905. Do you know of the other two?

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Sadaf Hussain

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3 months

What is Delhi's food? How would you sum it up? Wouldn't you agree that #Afghan dishes have found a little home in #Delhi , becoming part of its culinary microcosm? Or are we just talking Butter Chicken and Bhature when we say 'Delhi food'?

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Sadaf Hussain

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2 months

Gave a lecture at Jindal University on the cheese, globalisation, and the idea of the identity of a nation. Also made students try local cheeses like Bandel, Kalimpong, Paneer and others.

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1 year

The easiest kabab to prepare at home is shami. Many histories of these delectable, simple kababs take us to Lucknow (Awadh). Favorite food place. Modern versions are made with lentils, mushrooms, soya, jackfruits, cauliflower, etc. But we agree it goes best with green chutney.

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5 months

In traditional Old Delhi households, Methi Keema and Mirchi Keema are prepared separately, but I combined the three with some peas and the result was a mouthwatering dish.

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Sadaf Hussain

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2 years

If you are a meat eater and have never tried or don't like Nihari, then what are you living for? Javed's Nihari in Delhi has to be one of the best offering delicious and flavourful Nihari. In the #Stockmarket of Nihari, this one is a good stock 😁

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Sadaf Hussain

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2 years

Hariprasad is 75, and his street style naan khatai is the best in all of old #Delhi . I always find him in Chawri Bazar with his cart and fresh biscuits. He says he started baking when he was 14. I guess the years of practise make him and the biscuit even more delicious.

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In big cities, you often miss out on the diverse "desi" mango varieties. It's a delightful surprise to find mangoes that are sweet, citrusy, aromatic, or pulpy just a short trip outside the urban hustle, tall buildings & broad lanes. To enjoy the variety, get on to sidelines.

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#Iftar at Hazrat Nizamuddin Dargah in Delhi. The crowd waits patiently with empty plates and cups for the azaan and breaks bread with Hazrat. In the holy month of Ramadan, visitors flock to the shrine's courtyard to witness the beautiful ritual of breaking the fast together.

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Sadaf Hussain

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5 months

Kalkatia Bakery is an old and popular local bakery in Patna. From Kulcha biscuit to rusk, cream biscuits to cashew. The shop is always flooded with locals and travelers.

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3 months

Laung Chidey (ke kabab) I Soft Besan Pakoda with spicy imli and onion chutney. This is one of the rare pakodas you would find in Old Delhi, Karachi and Lahore. Delhiwalas have a very pure and unmatched love towards their kababs.

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1 year

Gali Barfwali, near Kinari Bazaar and Chandni Chowk, houses Padam Chaat Corner, a small, 6-foot-long pavement shop with people standing in line to get a mouthful of pani puri. You get 4-5 of these snacks, and every serving has different flavors.

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1 year

A little late Eid costume photo 😎 Styled by #NotManishMalhotra If you forgot to give Eidi, this post should be a reminder. I am still accepting and in return, you will get dua from your phupho, baaji, khala, padosi, and others. With @hussainshabi

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Sadaf Hussain

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Everybody loves a good kabab but I feel Meer Taqi Meer was the fans of the fan. Many of his writings discusses and compares kababs with emotions. One of them is aatish-e-Gam me.n dil bhunaa shaayad der se buu kabaab kii sii hai. I wonder what kababs he loved the most.

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Adding fragrance to food has been in civilization perhaps before we even started understanding the flavours. From the ancient Persians as far back as 3000 B.C. to ancient Indian, royals to Romans all have been adding aroma plants, musks or flowers to elevate dining experience.

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2 months

#EidMubarak | Throwback to Eid of 1940s pre partition India with a focus on #Delhi , #Mumbai and #Lahore .

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2 years

India has been making jaggery (called gur) for a very long time. Ayurvedic texts from more than 5,000 years ago talk about how it helps clean the blood, improves digestion, and makes bones and lungs healthier. #Punjab #winter

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Sadaf Hussain

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Ever tried these lovely semi sweet Mangalore buns? Usually made whole wheat flour, mashed banana, sugar and cumin, but I added fennel, nutmeg, cloves and star anise for added flavour and used jaggery to get a caramel colour and denser flavour.

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1 year

#eidmubarak #Eid is a festival where you bring people together; all your old and new friends and family would come to meet you, Eid is also one time when you pull out special cookware and serveware—because it is Eid and not just any other festival. Har bartan kuch kehta.

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2 months

Doodh Patti Chai is one of the most delicious teas that Old Delhi offers. Tea brewed in one pot, get topped up with sugar (if you want) and kadahi milk separately. You can also ask for malai. You get an enhanced flavour of tea and a well balanced and naturally sweet milk.

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8 years

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2 years

Barniyon mein achaar, itmenan aur hastratein band ki jaati hai, a woman tells me while we were buying pickles together in Old Delhi. I imagine nostalgic food for males may be a torment for women in the kitchen, whose primary function was to cook and birth babies.

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1 year

Naan Curry Podcast won the Best Food Podcast. Isn't this amazing? @bantofu and I started this podcast in 2020 with @IVMPodcasts with an idea to cover something unique, talk about food but everything around it, like health, economics, policy, theories, history, etc. @ITVNewz

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Gole Hatti, currently managed by Karthik Kamboj and J.P. Kamboj, is an iconic place that started in 1954. They are popular for chole, kulche, bhature, and chole palak rice served in an earthen pot. It got the name Gole because of the shop structure at the corner of Khari Bauli.

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1 year

The next day of Lohri is Makar Sankranti. You will surely see me eating Poha and Curd (दही चूड़ा) and celebrating this day. Sun god is worshiped and revered on Makar Sankranti because it is believed to be "Pratyaksha-Braham," "a manifestation of the absolute."

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Serving Ramazan Thali and desserts to har dil azeez Chef @ranveerbrar at @TajLandsEnd , Mumbai. From a fan to a friend and mentor, this journey has been beautiful. Thank you, chef. @RushinaMG missed you here.

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Food is a celebration, and during #Ramazan , more so. It is not just for the believers but for non-believers, not just for Muslims but for everyone. It is an emotion. From haves to have nots, from #India to #Palestiane , from your support to your rebellion.

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3 years

Roasting and grinding your masala mix is the best. Especially once you make your garam masala, you will perhaps never buy readymade stuff. That's no good. Make your own #masala , food lovers.

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1 year

Savor the flavors of Delhi's iconic Kulfi at Kuremal Mohan Lal, where each bite transports you to a world of sweet indulgence 🍦 #SweetToothHeaven All natural and stuffed kulfi and lovely juicy pops. If you have not tried, you're missing out on great deliciousness.

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2 years

Majlisi Kabab or Ghutwa Kabab from Awadh. I read about this delicious kabab first in an old cookbook and then on @scroll_in by @BatutasGluttony . This kabab has a flavor profile similar to Galawati but has no shape and is prepared mainly during majlis (gatherings).

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URGENT Need oxygen and refill leads in Delhi for my mother. Please amplify. Oxygen fluctuating between 87-92. @INCIndia @KhanAmanatullah @karthiks @SonuSood @ReallySwara @iamrana @tehseenp

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In his work, Ibn Batuta mentioned Sambusak, also known as Gosht Samosa, which is available in India. Perhaps the original qeema (samosa filling) didn't have peas, or it wasn't so ornate. Still, it must be tasty, with the fundamental spices just perfect to accentuate the flavor.

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1 year

Thank you all for coming to @TajLandsEnd and sharing Ramazan Iftar meal with me. I loved serving you all. I know you all also loved it 😃

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1 year

Divinity in every bite. This holy month of Ramadan, relish our handcrafted delicacies and indulge in the wonderful selection of traditional treats at Taj Lands End #TajLandsEnd #IftarSpecials

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It's all fun and games until it is not. The pain of not feeling safe in your own country. This seems familiar, I wonder where else a similar thing is happening.

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I am a Hindu. I have lived in Canada my entire life. Never before have I felt unsafe. Today I do. Today I see signs telling me to leave this country. I see Hindu temples being attacked. I see Hindus being threatened. And no where do I see any effort to stop it.

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Bhaiya… ek chai aur butter toast, please. 8 am in the bylanes of Agra embraced me a little differently than the regular morning hustle. Mornings are calm and a lot more relaxed, but as the sun hit its peak, you face the reality of a living and moving city; a busy life.

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Sadaf Hussain

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Made some Palestinian kababs, Kafta Kabab. It relies mostly on meat, has tang from sumac and not hot spicy from the chillies. It uses minimal spices and lets the meat shine. I find it easy to make patty kababs then seekh kababs at home, just convenience.

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Laayi, a popular mithai from #Bihar . It is a laddu/barfi made of amaranth and khoya. This is amongst my all time favorite and packed with nostalgia. Sasaram happens to be my ancestral home and this Manoj's is almost 60-70 years old.

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Two of my favourite spices are chillies and star anise. A combination of hot and semi sweet. If you put just these two ingredients in a meat dish or a grill, you can actually get a really nice dish (of course add salt). Is there a regional or community go to spice?

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Sadaf Hussain

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To promote local tribal cuisine, Abhishek and Manisha started #TheOpenField in Khunti, Jharkhand. Drive there from Ranchi and try food beyond regular North India and Pizza or Noodles. The simplicity of the food and sitting in nature will give you an everlasting experience.

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Sadaf Hussain

@hussainsadaf1

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Bun Tikki | A Dehradun favourite. Crispy tikki with some tangy chutney, curd, and toasted buns smashed with a homemade spice blend. It's the crispy tikki and spice blend that has all its uniqueness; if you eat one, it won't be heavy on your stomach. Inder road, Dwarka store.

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Sadaf Hussain

@hussainsadaf1

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Morning shenanigans with @saffrontrail in Bangalore. ChowChow Bhaat, Masala Dosa and Filter Coffee at Aasha Tiffins. Long cue, a little extra wait, but worth the price. Inexpensive and such delicious food.

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Sadaf Hussain

@hussainsadaf1

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At a desi household, Sunday breakfast typically consists of desi fare such as chole puri with halwa lunch often could rajma chawal or aloo bhujiya chawal.

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Sadaf Hussain

@hussainsadaf1

4 months

Talib Kabab, Lucknowi Galawati, and Pulaowala are doing some really good kababs in Zakir Nagar, Delhi. These are different and beyond the flavors of old Delhi kababs where everything is smashed with a similar kind of cream, curd & chat masala sauce. Explore underrated foods.

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Sadaf Hussain

@hussainsadaf1

3 years

Need a bed immediately for my mother. Her oxygen saturation is down to 66. Need immediate hospitalization. @iamrana @RanaAyyub @tehseenp #CovidHelp #HelpingHand #CovidResources

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Sadaf Hussain

@hussainsadaf1

2 years

#NewProfilePic Twitter is the only place where I don't often change photos. I need some love here. I am such a needy greedy person 😄😁😁

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Sadaf Hussain

@hussainsadaf1

1 year

Is Wai Wai Sadeko the best and easy midnight munchy? Yes it is. Nothing can be simpler than this. Chopped onion, tomatoes, chili, coriander etc mixed with the masalas you get in packet and extra mustard oil. Nepalese snacks you must not miss.

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Sadaf Hussain

@hussainsadaf1

1 year

Have you seen or had Khirni? I saw these oval-shaped fleshy fruits today in Old Delhi. I came back home to ask my father, and he said back in Bihar he used to get them regularly in summers. 1/3

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Sadaf Hussain

@hussainsadaf1

8 months

The Phuchka Supermacy 🥙 When comparing Phuchka to its counterparts from Delhi, Mumbai, and Lucknow, it stands out in taste and uniqueness. Inside, you'll find a spicy mix of potato and kala chana. The best part? You can tailor it to your liking, adding a personal touch.

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Sadaf Hussain

@hussainsadaf1

6 months

Winters are for grilling. I feel it must be difficult for cavemen or people to find vegetables during the winter season, and hence they rely on grilling meat of different varieties. This may be the reason we still enjoy a good plate of kabab in the winter.

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Sadaf Hussain

@hussainsadaf1

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Amritsari #Kulcha holds a different status in the world of bread. It is clearly one of the best breads out there. The crispy bread with tangy stuffing. And if you're in #Chandigarh , do try Brothers Kulcha. It is among the best. Kulcha with chole and tangy chutney with chai.

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Sadaf Hussain

@hussainsadaf1

4 years

@upasanasherni अरे अरे अरे, ये बच्चे जिहादी हो गए क्यूंकि मोदी के against slogan बोला. You really need to either grow up or look at other videos where your saffron brigade gears up to kill/lynch the people of Hindustan with their saffron flags.

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Sadaf Hussain

@hussainsadaf1

1 year

Cookbooks are important because they teach readers about food and the culture of the period in which they were created. It also depends on the gender of the cookbook author and the way the story has been told. Via: @Mint_Lounge

Look into the past through the prism of timeless cookbooks

From the 1940s to 1990s, recipe books by women feature dishes from undivided India, act as guides for new brides and make cooking easy for the diaspora community

lifestyle.livemint.com

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Sadaf Hussain

@hussainsadaf1

1 year

Continuing a long debate of my Nihari is better than yours. Which Nihari store is your favorite? In winter, the streets of Old Delhi and Agra come alive with steaming pots of Bihari. Nihari mureed goes to great lengths to appreciate. Via: @Mint_Lounge

Go on a nihari trail in the streets of Old Delhi and Agra

In winter, the streets of Old Delhi and Agra come alive with steaming pots of nihari

lifestyle.livemint.com

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