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Bisma Tirmizi

It does not have any meat, but tahiri may still be the most special biryani

With a side of mint coriander chutney and vinegar-soaked sliced onions, tahiri came into being after the nawabs of Hyderabad hired vegetarian cooks to create meatless biryani.

Bisma Tirmizi
· Jan 08, 2016 · 01:30 pm
Soaked in masala and simmered to tender perfection: Why the world loves the kofta

'There are hundreds of varieties of meatballs, each with its own unique heritage and specific preparation technique.

Bisma Tirmizi
· Dec 25, 2015 · 05:30 pm
Nankhatai: How the subcontinent added its own flavour to the teatime snack

Dutch explorers and Gujarati businessmen are part of the storied evolution of the popular biscuit since the 16th century.

Bisma Tirmizi
· Oct 08, 2015 · 03:30 pm