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For us Bohras, food is our religion

INTRODUCTION TO BOHRA MUSLIM CUISINE Although food is integral to human survival, for Bohras it boils down to much more. After faith and culture, it is food that binds us together, brings us together. In fact faith would have little currency without

Tasneem’s Kings Kitchen for authentic Bohra Muslim Indian cuisine in Kathmandu

Tasneem's Kings Kitchen seeks to introduce the unique flavors of distinctive Bohra Muslim food in Kathmandu, Nepal. Bohra Muslims originally migrated from Yemen to Gujarat and are firm believers in the maxim: “The family that eats together, stays

From Harees to Haleem: The Story of Ramadan’s Favourite Porridge.

Many believe the difference between a Haleem and its ancestor Harees is that while the former is made with mutton, the latter is with chicken. Historians and those in-the-know refute this assumption intensely. Both the Harees and Haleem are made

Best Haleem in Kathmandu during Ramadan

It's said that once you have experienced the taste of a rich haleem, you can never forget it. The rich Mughlai mutton-lentils wheat stew dish -which traces its origins in Arabia, where it is known as Hareesah - is a nutritious meal in its own right.

A history of Mughal cuisine through ancient cookbooks

On any given weekend, I am usually occupied with the thoughts of food. The taste buds have been working over time for a year now – ever since I started following the amazing food stories of the Mughals. Turns out that Kings and Royalty had a thing

The Magic of Tadka in Indian cuisine!

Whether you prefer things hot and spicy, bold and flavorful, or just mild, cooking just wouldn’t be the same without spice. It is why the foundation of any well-stocked pantry must be built upon having a variety of spices, spice blends, and aromatics

Roghan Josh

Rogan Josh is one of the better known Indian classics, and this fiery mutton dish from the Kashmir region of India is now popular all over the world. Every Indian restaurant across the world will have its own version of the popular Roghan

A day’s culinary tour at Tasneem’s Kings Kitchen

India is one of the largest countries in the world, diverse and vibrant, multilingual and multi-ethnic. Visits to iconic sites such as the Taj Mahal, the Red Fort of Agra, Humayun's Tomb remind one of the wealth of India's architectural and cultural
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