Sadaf Hussain
Chef & Author
Sadaf Hussain is a food columnist, cookbook author, and chef who has been a MasterChef India finalist and a TedX speaker. As a travel enthusiast he loves to explore the intersection between cooking, culture, and food lore.
Delhi
India
- Indian Food
- Muslim Cuisine
- Cookbook Publishing
- Writing
- Cooking
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Nimbu Nimki
Nimbu nimki is an intensely lemony pickle that works wonders for nausea and overall digestive health.
Indian Pickles for Wellbeing
Nutrition-boosting Indian pickles offer a wide range of exciting flavors.
Lazzat-E-Taam Ground Spice Mix
Grind the ingredients of Lazzat-E-Taam potli masala for an aromatic and flavorful spice blend.
Everyday Indian Gravies
Explore the building blocks of Indian cuisine through five masalas.
Homestyle Mango Pickle
Bottle the mouth-puckering flavor and myriad health benefits of green, unripe mangoes in this classic Indian summer pickle.
Mango Ginger & Date Chhundo
A spin on the traditional Gujarati chhundo, this sweet and spicy condiment made of dates and mango ginger has great digestive benefits
Potato Pickle
Make an instant aloo ka achaar or Indian potato pickle in under 30 minutes.
Curd Brine Pickle
In this delicious probiotic pickle, carrots and radishes are fermented in a yogurt and mustard brine.
Kathal Bhuna Masala
Unripe jackfruit shines in this Indian-style tomato and onion gravy seasoned with a mix of warm spices
Lazzat-E-Taam Potli Masala
Lazzat e taam, also known as potli masala, is the highlight of traditional Awadhi biryani and salan. Here’s a recipe to make it.
Kundan Kaliya
This recipe for kaliya, a light, golden-hued gravy, is a classic from Rampur in North India
Mixed Vegetable Coconut Stew
A specialty of Kerala, coconut stew or “ishtu” makes use of the region’s plentiful coconuts and tropical vegetables
Mushroom Korma
This recipe is a vegetarian version of korma, an aromatic yogurt, and onion gravy, with grilled portobello mushrooms
Education
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Venture Animation Studio, Delhi
Master Diploma in Graphic Designing & Animation 2008 - 2010 -
St Xavier’s College, Mumbai
Graduate Degree, Events & Advertising 2006 - 2009
Experience
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Podcast Host
Naan Curry Apr 2020 - Present (5 years) -
Consultant
R&D Chef Aug 2016 - Present (8 years) -
Blogger
Food and Streets by Sadaf Mar 2016 - Present (9 years) -
Finalist
MasterChef India, Mumbai Jan 2016 - Mar 2016 (2 months)