(A dish of mourning, memory, and gentle return) The Tale In Zoroastrian tradition, when a soul leaves the world, it is honoured not in noise, but in quiet fire. For three days, silence is kept. Prayers are whispered. And no meat is cooked, no spices bloom in oil. The hearth rests. On the fourth […]
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In the days of old, when fire was both sacred and necessary, families would gather around the hearth not just for warmth but for ritual. It was believed that the embers held the whispers of ancestors, the blessings of the land, and the favour of the fire spirits. To ensure their protection and prosperity,
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Inspiration: Eostre, the dawn-bringer, is celebrated for her association with fertility and new beginnings. The Sweet Blossom Tart, a delicately sweet tribute to the goddess, evoking the vibrant promise of spring in a Germanic inspired dessert. Gathering of Ingredients For Pastry: 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed ¼ cup granulated
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A rustic, hearty flatbread infused with warm spices and layered with nutty, earthy flavours—perfect for dipping, pairing with stews, or enjoying with spiced butter. Gathering of Ingredients 2 cups whole wheat flour (or a mix of rye/spelt) 1/2 cup warm water 1 tbsp honey (mild, like acacia or clover) 1 tbsp olive oil or
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This recipe brings in the fragrant herbs of the Mediterranean, the warmth of Middle Eastern spices, and the depth of Indian flavours, making it an incredibly versatile flatbread. Gathering of Ingredients 2 cups whole wheat flour (or a mix of barley/spelt) 1/2 cup warm water 1 tbsp honey 1 tbsp olive oil or ghee
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This cake captures the essence of a time when simple ingredients were celebrated with reverence. The combination of salted honey and fresh herbs evokes a balance of sweet and savoury—a nod to the old-world belief that even desserts could carry the blessings of the earth. This recipe that blends the sweetness of honey, the
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Honey & Herb-Infused Imbolc Cake—a rustic, lightly sweetened cake infused with the warmth of honey, the freshness of herbs, and the essence of early spring. Honey & Herb-Infused Imbolc Cake A simple, earthy cake celebrating the first stirrings of spring, inspired by the sacred herbs of Brigid. Gathering Ingredients For the cake: 2 cups all-purpose
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A Taste of the Hills In Garhwal’s quiet mountain hamlets, where food is simple but powerful, the bhang chicken curry stands as a testament to the ingenuity of highland kitchens. Made without tomatoes, turmeric, or heavy spice blends, this dish sings with the flavour of fresh chicken, earthy bhang seeds, and the unmistable pungency of
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Gathering Ingredients(Serves 4-6): Pahadi Chicken Curry For the Marinade: 800 g chicken (cut into pieces, bone-in for richer flavour) 1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder Salt, to taste Juice of 1 lemon For the Curry: 3 large onions, thinly sliced 3 cloves garlic, minced 1-inch piece ginger, finely chopped 2 tomatoes, chopped (or
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Sichuan Fiery Lotus Stew In the mist-wreathed mountains of Sichuan, where bamboo forests sway in secret and mountain streams murmur ancient verses, there lived a legend of the Fiery Lotus. It was said that deep in a hidden pool nestled among the cliffs, a single lotus bloomed once every hundred years. Its petals glowed like
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