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    ZUCCHINI KOFTA IN A GINGER + TOMATO SAUCE

    ZUCCHINI KOFTA IN A GINGER + TOMATO SAUCE

    In Lincolnshire, the first zucchini of the season are met with wild enthusiasm, which quickly turns to apprehension because of the constant challenge of finding new and interesting ways to cook them. Over the years, this is the dish my family never tires of. The kofta...
    GUJARATI CORN ON THE COB CURRY

    GUJARATI CORN ON THE COB CURRY

    At the age of eighty-three, my grandma has somewhat unreliable hips, but I’ve never seen her move so quickly to the dinner table as when this curry is on the menu. It’s not just one of her favorites, it’s also on the A-list of curries for a lot of Gujaratis. There are...
    WILD MUSHROOMS WITH CRACKED WHEAT + CILANTRO CHUTNEY

    WILD MUSHROOMS WITH CRACKED WHEAT + CILANTRO CHUTNEY

    Wild mushoom textures and flavors vary so dramatically, it’s really worth experimenting to see what you enjoy. My favorite is the ridiculously elegant chanterelle, the Chanel of the mushroom world, followed closely by the big, bulbous cep, which is meaty and looks...
    MUSHROOM AND PEA KHEEMA

    MUSHROOM AND PEA KHEEMA

    My father lives just on the edge of what we consider to be normal. He prefers confectioners’ sugar in his tea, has the buttons of his back pockets removed (for fear of damaging his car upholstery), and keeps a logbook of when he waters the plants. One time, he...
    PICKLED CAULIFLOWER WITH GINGER + LIME

    PICKLED CAULIFLOWER WITH GINGER + LIME

    Achari means “pickled.” As with most pickled foods, this cauliflower dish helps to sharpen the edges of other, more comforting dishes at the table. It’s lip-smackingly delicious, and the flavor will improve over time, so it’s a good thing to make in advance. It works...