A little ways back, I made these Indian-spiced Turkish style eggs, a fusion of sorts pairing çilbir — Turkish poached eggs over yogurt topped with chile-spiced butter — and an Indian smoky, eggplant-yogurt — baingan ka raita — topped with a tadka, spices tempered (i.e., briefly roasted in oil or ghee) to release their essential oils, which makes them … Continue Reading
What happens when you cross çilbir — Turkish poached eggs over yogurt topped with chile-spiced butter — with an Indian smoky, eggplant-yogurt — baingan ka raita — and top it all with tadka, spices tempered (i.e., briefly roasted in oil or ghee) to release their essential oils, making them more flavorful and aromatic?? Well, that’s … Continue Reading
If you google za’ atar, you might learn that za’ atar is a Middle Eastern seasoning blend of herbs, sumac, sesame seeds and salt. Interesting tidbit, za’ atar is also the name for an herb that grows in the Middle East and that is referred to as Middle Eastern oregano, wild thyme, hyssop or simply … Continue Reading
