Mumbai: Looking to indulge in new and tantalising flavours this Eid? Yearning for dishes that will truly awaken your taste buds? Look no further! 'Desi Delicacies' on Audible is an anthology of food writing that explores the rich history and culture of Muslim South Asian kitchens. Written by Claire Chambers, this collection features essays, stories, and recipes from renowned writers, historians, and chefs. Discover the transformative power of South Asian kitchens in the audiobook with these three appetising dishes for you to embark on a culinary adventure this Eid. Follow these recipes and savour the burst of flavours with your family and friends!

Tehsildari Korma

Ingredients:

500 gm mutton

Two onions (fried, then ground to a paste)

Two tbsp ginger garlic paste

One-fourth cup yoghourt

One-fourth cup of cream

Two tbsp khoya, grated (you may use ricotta if khoya is unavailable)

One-fourth cup of condensed milk

Half ltr of milk reduced to one-fourth by boiling

Pinch of nutmeg powder

Pinch of maize powder

Two tbsp red chilli powder or to taste

One-half tsp of salt or to taste

Four tbsp oil

Method:

Heat oil in a pan and add the onion paste. Fry for five to six minutes till it turns golden brown.

Add the ginger garlic paste and fry for another three to four minutes.

Now add the mutton pieces and saute for eight to ten minutes on medium flame.

Beat the yoghurt with a spoon and add to the pan. Stir immediately.

Then one by one add the red chilli powder, salt, cream, khoya, and condensed milk. Mix well and cook for five to six minutes.

Add half a cup of water. Cover and cook on a low flame for 20 to 30 minutes till the mutton is completely cooked. 

Once the mutton gets cooked, sprinkle the nutmeg powder and maize powder over it.

Switch off the flame and serve.

Vegetarian Bun Kebab

Ingredients:

Half kg potatoes (peeled and boiled)

One medium white onion

One  small red onion

One  green chilli, chopped

Salt to taste

Two tsp garam masala

Two tbsp lemon juice

Half tsp ground coriander

Two eggs

Three tbsp mayonnaise

Lettuce leaves and tomatoes, for garnish

100 gm of yoghourt

One tsp fresh or dried mint leaves

One-fourth tsp garlic paste

Method:

In a bowl, mash the peeled and boiled potatoes together with the chopped red onions, white onion, green chilli, salt, lemon juice, ground coriander and half the garam masala.

Now make burger patties-sized cakes or kebabs out of the mixture.

Beat the eggs and dip these potato cakes in it. Heat oil in a pan and shallow fry these cakes. Flip in the middle so you heat on each side until golden brown. Take them out and place them on a plate.

For the yoghurt dip, in a bowl, add the yoghurt, salt, mint, the other half of the garam masala, and the garlic paste. Mix well.

Spread some mayonnaise on one side of the potato kebab and on top, layer the sliced tomato and sliced lettuce. Cover it with the burger buns, and serve with 1 tbsp of yoghurt mixture at the side of the plate for dipping.

Sweet Rice Zarda with Orange Peels

Ingredients:

Two cups of uncooked white rice

One-fourth tsp orange food colouring

Two tsp grated or julienned orange zest

Four to six whole cardamoms 

One tbsp vegetable oil

One and a half cups white sugar

One-half tbsp double cream

One  tbsp raisins

One tbsp chopped walnuts

One tbsp slivered almonds

Method:

Cover the rice with water in a bowl and leave to soak for about an hour before draining off the water.

Bring a large saucepan of five cups of water to a boil. Then add the food colouring and half the cardamom pods. Stir in the rice, reduce the heat, and cover and simmer until this is tender (about 20 minutes).

Fry the remaining cardamom pods in oil in another large pan over low heat for two minutes. Then, stir in the cooked and drained rice along with the sugar.

Cover the pan and cook for five minutes. 

Remove from the heat and stir in the cream, raisins, walnuts, almonds, and orange zest. Serve immediately.

This Eid, unleash your cooking superpowers with these recipes…but wait, there is more! Explore 'Desi Delicacies' on Audible for other such fantastic dishes intertwined with stories from renowned personalities across Muslim South Asian nations. Happy feasting!