Many reading this column are more likely to wonder at this "kofta korma" than attempt making it. But I'll at least illustrate how complex, if daunting, one of my favorite cuisines can be.

Navratan Korma. A royal medley of vegetables, fruits, and nuts in a rich, ... Malai Kofta. Soft kofta balls made from paneer and potatoes, served in a creamy tomato-based gravy.

This casual Eid menu includes, from left, spicy aloo palak, chicken kofta in tomato gravy and vegetable korma. All are delicious with basmati rice, naan and glasses of cool mango lassi.

Biryanis and pilaus: One-pot meals like our own pilafs, usually spiced combinations of rice with meat or vegetables. — Josh: A spiced dish of meat in a yogurt or cream-thickened sauce. — Keema ...

Navratan Korma. A royal medley of vegetables, fruits, and nuts in a rich, aromatic gravy. ... Soft kofta balls made from paneer and potatoes, served in a creamy tomato-based gravy.

These modern versions of kofta are built on a long and vibrant tradition rich in flavours and textures, combined with unique culinary techniques and imagination.Most food historians concur that ...

Kebabs, Kofta and Korma: Finger-licking Hyderabadi royal delicacies. CE checks out the Nizami Food Festival at Farzi Cafe — a huge spread of traditional Hyderabadi and Indian classic cuisine.