
Kashmiri Dum Aloo
Dum Aloo literally means “slow-cooked potatoes”. In this case it could be called “thrice cooked potatoes” because they’re boiled, then fried, then simmered in gravy. Done right, the potatoes are soft and juicy without feeling mushy, and covered in an…

Red Lentil Soup (hasa adas)
Lentil soup (حساء عدس) is a staple across the Arabic world, and there about as many variations as there are families. Some go plain, some add potatoes, or sweet potatoes, stock of some kind, or not. This list goes on…

Kik Alicha (Ethiopian Split-pea Porridge)
Well, I call it ‘porridge’ anyway. It’s textured more like split pea soup, but it’s thick and served over rice. Flavor-wise, it’s rich and creamy but on the subtle side, so the peas and rice are free to do their…