Chef Saima's Kitchen (1)- Bengali Dinner with guest appearance by Chef Azaan Akbar

Saima Akbar is one great chef. In fact, I'm hoping we'll all hear of her more soon, on a more public level. She's my khala (ie mom's friend) and ive been eating from her kitchen for years now, and in one word her food is always "Delicious!"

My month in London was spent very near her place so I would frequently end up there for dinner. This is occasion number 1.


The weirdo who came to pick me up :



                                                                                      The Chef in her spic and span kitchen:


And a vase i randomly found pretty :D


A beautiful moment before our yummy meal, when Esh was pouring the water:


The dishes we were about to devour:


                                                                                    Perfectly cooked Basmati...what a pleasure:














Rui Mach Jhol: (Curry)


Beef Curry (made by someone else)


The highlight of my night, the AMAZING mushroom bhaji, i could have eaten the whole thing but felt that i shouldn't deprive the others:


And of course, Some Daal:


Another special treat that night was Chef Azaan Akbars Belgian Waffle..mmmm

Melting of the chocolate:



Et Voila:


Waiting to see Both of these Akbars be famous for their amazing hands at cooking!