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    HUMAYUN’S EGGPLANT KUKU

    HUMAYUN’S EGGPLANT KUKU

    Humayun was a Mughal emperor in Delhi in the 1500s. He earned the title “Perfect Man” for his patience and tranquility, and he was partial to refined Persian food, cooked by the best chefs of his day. When he wasn’t eating stuffed roasted whole sheep, or...
    SESAME + TAMARIND EGGPLANTS WITH CRACKED WHEAT

    SESAME + TAMARIND EGGPLANTS WITH CRACKED WHEAT

    The people of Andhra Pradesh love their pungent, spicy, and sour flavors, as well as cooking vegetables in rich pastes made of sesame seeds, poppy seeds, or peanuts. This dish is typical of the region and uses tamarind for sourness and sesame seeds for rich...
    EGGPLANT + PEA CURRY

    EGGPLANT + PEA CURRY

    When I got back from my honeymoon, I spoke to my grandma. “Are you happily married?” she asked. “Yes, Grandma.” “What have you eaten today?” “Eggplant and pea curry and chapatis.” “Good. If you’re eating properly, you must be happy.” Serves 4 as a main course 5...
    COAL-SMOKED EGGPLANT CURRY

    COAL-SMOKED EGGPLANT CURRY

    As the summer starts to disappear, and with it any hope of having a barbecue, think of this recipe. It uses the classic and ancient Indian dhungar method of smoking food by placing a smoldering piece of charcoal in the center of the curry and pouring a little oil over...
    EGGPLANT FESENJAN

    EGGPLANT FESENJAN

    The first time I met my husband was in his kitchen. He was standing amid a mountain of empty pomegranate shells and the kitchen looked like a crime scene, with red juice splattered up the walls. He wanted to impress me with this fesenjan, a dish that was often found...