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While researching West Asian cuisine, I discovered Amina’s blog, Hungry Paprika. Her posts were a huge help in understanding Middle Eastern spices more clearly. Amina notes that “baharat” simply means “spices,” not one set formula. While she shares her mom’s blend, she makes it clear there’s no single correct recipe — each cook or familyContinue reading “Making Your Own Baharat and Loomi”

Arabian Peninsula: Location The Arabian Peninsula comprises Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Bahrain, Oman, Kuwait, and Yemen. It’s bounded by Egypt to the northwest, Jordan and Iraq to the north, the Persian Gulf to the east, the Arabian Sea and Indian Ocean to the south, and the Red Sea to the west. Pulse Cultivation The ArabianContinue reading “Pulses in Arabian Peninsula cuisine”

Across the ancient trade routes of West Asia, maps dissolve into market squares and dry soils give rise to deep-rooted traditional.  Every pulse carries the warmth of the sun that baked the earth, and every dish carries the soul of the home that shared it.  Join us as we follow the coordinates, step into localContinue reading “Pulses in West Asian Cuisine”

Sri Lanka: Location and People Sri Lanka’s an island nation in South Asia, located off India’s southern coast in the Indian Ocean. The Palk Strait separates it from India. Colombo’s the largest city and commercial hub, and Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte is the capital. It’s often called the “Pearl of the Indian Ocean. A Few WondersContinue reading “Pulses in Sri Lanka Cuisine”

Pakistan: Location and People Pakistan is a South Asian country. It is bordered by India and China to the east, Afghanistan to the west and north, Iran to the west, and a coastline along the Arabian Sea to the south. Islamabad is its capital. 1. K2 (Mount Godwin-Austen): K2 is the second-highest peak in theContinue reading “Pulses in Pakistani Cuisine”

Nepal: Location and People Nepal is a landlocked South Asian country nestled in the Himalayas between China and India. It’s famous for having eight of the world’s top ten highest peaks, including Mount Everest. Kathmandu is its capital. A Few Wonders of Nepal 1. Mount Everest (Sagarmatha): Mount Everest, the highest peak in the world,Continue reading “Pulses in Nepali Cuisine”

Maldives:  Location and People The Maldives is an island nation located in the Indian Ocean, southwest of India and Sri Lanka. It comprises around 1,192 islands, with about 200 inhabited. The capital, Male, is situated in North Male Atoll.  It is a tropical paradise in the Indian Ocean.  A Few Wonders of Maldives 1. Crystal-clearContinue reading “Pulses in Maldives Cuisine”

India: Location and People India is located in South Asia, bordered by the Himalayas, Nepal, and Bhutan to the north, Myanmar and the Bay of Bengal to the east, the Indian Ocean to the south, and the Arabian Sea and Pakistan to the west. Delhi is its Capital. India, a vast and diverse country inContinue reading “Pulses in Indian Cuisine”

Bhutan:  Location and People Bhutan or The Kingdom of Bhutan is a mountainous landlocked country in South Asia, situated in the eastern Himalayas, bordered by China to the north and India to the south (Assam), east (Arunachal), and southwest (Sikkim and West Bengal). It’s known as the “Land of the Thunder Dragon”.  Its capital is Thimphu.Continue reading “Pulses in Bhutanese Cuisine”

Bangladesh: Location and people Bangladesh is bordered by India to the north, west, and east, and Myanmar to the southeast. It has a coastline along the Bay of Bengal to the south.  Dhaka is its capital. Bangladesh is often called the “Land of Rivers” due to the mighty Ganga, Brahmaputra, and Barak rivers converging andContinue reading “Pulses in Bangladesh Cuisine”