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Nik Sharma is a molecular biologist turned cookbook author and food photographer who contributes to Serious Eats and writes a monthly column for the San Francisco Chronicle. His first cookbook, Season: Big Flavors, Beautiful Food, was a finalist for a James Beard Foundation award and an International Association of Culinary Professionals award. Nik resides in Los Angeles, California and writes the multi-award-winning blog, A Brown Table. Nik’s second cookbook, The Flavor Equation: The Science of Great Cooking (October 2020) is a science-based cookbook that explores the science of flavor and how we interact with it.
Bread

Aloo Paratha With Spiced Potato Filling

Crisp yet tender flatbreads stuffed with spiced mashed potatoes.

Nik Sharma
Candy

Milk Creams (Indian Cashew Sweets)

Nik Sharma
Dairy

Gulab Jamun

Fried dough orbs soaked in an aromatic spiced syrup.

Nik Sharma
Christmas

Crispy Roasted Potatoes With Curry Leaf and Mustard Oil Mayonnaise

Crispy roasted potatoes get a flavor-assist from curry leaf mustard oil mayo.

Nik Sharma
Condiments and Sauces

Curry Leaf and Mustard Oil Mayonnaise

A full-flavored mayonnaise with no bitterness at all.

Nik Sharma
Condiments and Sauces

How to Debitter Olive Oil for Emulsions

Bitterness, be gone.

Nik Sharma
Dressings and Vinaigrettes

Debittered Olive Oil or Mustard Oil

Debitter your extra-virgin olive oil or mustard oil for full-flavored emulsions

Nik Sharma
Dairy

The Science of Yogurt Marinades

If you're using yogurt, you should marinate your meat overnight.

Nik Sharma
Baking

Yogurt- and Mint-Marinated Chicken Thighs With Pickled Nectarines

A make-ahead marinade makes for an easy and delicious weeknight meal.

Nik Sharma
Braising and Stewing

Lamb Biryani With Saffron, Yogurt, and Caramelized Onions

A celebratory meal of intensely aromatic and flavorful rice studded with tender chunks of lamb.

Nik Sharma
Food Science

The Science of Tadka: An Essential Technique for Blooming Spices

Why tadka is an important layer of flavor in many Indian dishes, how to prevent it from becoming bitter, when to use it, and what oils and spices to use.

Nik Sharma
Carrot

Carrot Raita Recipe

A spicy and cool condiment to serve alongside rice dishes or meats.

Nik Sharma
Equipment

How to Sanitize Your Home and Kitchen During COVID-19

Nik Sharma
Indian

The Truth About Mustard Oil: Behind the "For External Use Only" Label

Mustard oil is a flavorful oil that belongs in every well-stocked pantry.

Nik Sharma
Cucumber

Mustard Oil-Dressed Cucumber Salad

Chemesthesis on a plate.

Nik Sharma
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