We have seen a total dip in the temperature
in the last few days here in Qatar and the other GCC states as well. Cold
weathers like this stir an urge to spend as much time near the warmth of the
oven, concocting plenty of delightfully spicy noshes and nibbles to lift the
spirit and keep the body warm. But compared to last January, when I published
like 21 recipes, it looks like I’ve been on kitchen hibernation this year—just
two recipes to credit so far. It seems like forever since I posted a savory
recipe too. So today, I decided to come out of the rut and put a stop to all
that.
With cold weather, the thing is, I’m always
craving something hot and spicy. The kind of dish that will make my insides
warm. Like this impressive sole dish.
It’s amazingly warming,
deeply satisfying, and tastes heavenly too—perfect for winter. Hmm, did I tell
you that I have a particular weakness for pan-fried dishes? Yes, I do.
And this one has all the necessary qualities I prefer—use of Indian spices for
a beautiful balance of tart and spiciness, with plenty of south Indian
ingredient, curry leaves, thrown in for good measure, and a deliciously
flavorful char on the crust. This makes an incredibly fast yet special weekday
meal and has all the factors for elegant entertaining too.
