Arva Ahmed

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Food tastes even better with achaar

The slightest smear of a good pickle on the tip of your tongue is instant botox for a bland meal

Stuffed red chillies, a fierce variety of pickle, at Bombay Big Bazaar in Bur Dubai.

Love fish curry? Try this Malaysian version

When India’s Tamil Muslims migrated to Malaysia, they created Mamak

Mamak’s sour fish curry and sambal-spiced dhal are soothed by flaky roti and foamy teh tarik.

Sangak is one of the most prized Iranian breads

Slow-cooked on a bed of hot pebbles, Sangak evokes nostalgia in Arva Ahmed

The perforated sangak bread at the new Abshar restaurant makes for a perfect accompaniment to plates of mezze.

We visit Tanor Lahm restaurant near JA Hatta Fort Hotel

Arva Ahmed finds her savage side when she comes across the melt-in-the-mouth tanoor lahm in Hatta

A beautiful dark bark and juicy melt-in-the mouth meat makes this restaurant in Hatta a must-visit.

Dubai's new fish market is based in Deira

Arva Ahmed visits the recently opened Waterfront fish market in Deira and feels nostalgic for the old one

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This Dubai iftar feeds 5,000 – for free

Friday discovers the making of kanji for the Indian Muslim Association’s nightly iftar in Deira

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My most nostalgic foods of the UAE

As Friday looks back over 20 years, our food columnist reflects on foods that bring back memories

Children at a grocery store in Hatta, Dubai, in 1994.

Let’s talk food

Dollops of diversity and a generous helping of warm hospitality. That’s Dubai’s recipe, says Arva Ahmed, founder of Frying Pan Adventures, in an exclusive column for Friday

As Arva explores the culinary traditions of Dubai through her tours, she realises the secret lies in its diversity.

Which is Dubai’s best kabab?

Friday’s food culturalist has an idea – do you agree?

Abbas and Talib Ansari, the sons of the late founder of Al Ustadi Special Kabab, man the grill.

Can cooking save a nation?

What our food columnist learned when she made a meal from the #CookforSYRIA book

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