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Expect finger lickin’ flavours at Yousuf’s Kitchen that dishes out a mean biryani and a host of baked goodies

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Chennai, TAMILNADU:

Famous from the cafeteria in Alliance Francaise de Madras, Yousuf is now cooking from his kitchen in Royapettah and impresses with delicious biryani, chicken curry and a chocolate mousse

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Mohammed Yousuf

In South India we often say that cooking is an art form and while it can be taught — some have ‘kai rasi’ (gifted hands) that makes any food they make a delicious dish. Mohammed Yousuf would come into that category. When we ask him about the addictive biryani that is part of the menu of Yousuf’s Kitchen, the home chef modestly avers, “It’s a simple recipe — most Muslim homes in Chennai follow this one.”

Muslim style mutton biryani

We have been sampling chicken quiches, chocolate cakes and puffs made by Yousuf since 1996 at the cafeteria at Alliance Française of Madras, down College Road.

Those were the days when before the pandemic hit us — we remember nursing a steaming cuppa coffee and a slice of freshly baked warm chocolate cake, dripping with chocolate sauce, as we waited for a play to begin at the Edouard Michelin Auditorium.

Often, we would pack a few slices of chicken quiche to take home after the show, and make a dinner of it. Like all spaces, the pandemic threw a spoke in the wheels here too and Yousuf found himself stuck at home through lockdown. “I started cooking from home since the first lockdown,” says the self-taught 46-year-old chef who started by adding biryani and curries to his repertoire. Expect café signatures like doughnuts, cupcakes, chocolate lava cake and chocolate mousse, besides options like cutlets, samosas, biryani and gravies.

Last weekend we went ahead and ordered the mutton biryani and the pepper chicken curry – and when we say that we plan to order the same again this weekend, you get the picture! The mutton biryani is delectable, packed with flavour and meat that falls off the bone delightfully. The pepper chicken has the perfect punch of spice and pairs well with the rice dish. So, we ask him what makes his food so delectable. And he answers simply, “It’s the slow cooking. Not just the meat — but even when cooking the gravy base and masalas — I take my time.”

Minimum order of mutton biryani at INR 1,800 for a kilo, that serves up to seven people. (Delivery within five kilometers is free). Place orders via yousufafm@ gmail.com

source: http://www.indulgexpress.com / The New Indian Express / Home> Food> Chennai / by Sabrina Rajan / August 13th, 2021

Hockey: Affan Yousuf scores twice in India’s 3-2 win over Australia

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Bhopal,  MADHYA PRADESH :

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HIGHLIGHTS

  • Affan Yousuf slotted two goals as the Indian men’s hockey team claimed a 3-2 win over Australia
  • Skipper VR Raghunath struck the winner just seconds after Australia equalised in the third quarter
  • Overall, this was the 22nd time an Indian men’s hockey team beat Australia, in 117 head-to-head matches
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New Delhi  :

Talented youngster Affan Yousuf slotted two huge goals during the first half and skipper VR Raghunath struck just seconds after Australia equalised in the third quarter, as the Indian men’s hockey team claimed a 3-2 win over the world No 1 in the first of two Tests in Bendigo, Victoria on Tuesday.

The win came just days after the tourists claimed bronze in the Four Nations Invitational Tournament, and helped Raghunath’s team extract revenge on hosts Australia who beat them 3-2 during that tournament. Overall, this was the 22nd time an Indian men’s hockey team beat Australia, in 117 head-to-head matches.

Australia’s goals came from shots from the field by Matthew Willis and Trent Mitton in the 36th and 43rd minutes, but Raghunath’s penalty corner in the 44th minute put India ahead for good.

This was Affan’s second stand-out performance this month, following on from his late goal during the nail-biting victory over Pakistan which won India the Men’s Asian Champions Trophy in Malaysia. The 22-year-old struck twice in the 21st minute with two excellent field goals after the first quarter ended with the teams yet to score.

In the second half, Australia hit back through Willis and Mitton but Raghunath’s goal ensured the deadlock was snapped quickly. The final quarter was a tense period in which defenders on both ends were made to scurry but India did enough to shut the door on Australia.

After scoring four goals during the ACT, Tuesday’s performance against Australia was another feather in the car of Yousuf, who was born into hockey. His father Mohammed Yousuf, grandfather Khuda Dad and uncle Sameer Dad have each represented India.

The Kangaroos are the No 1 ranked hockey team in the world. In the span of ten days, they beat New Zealand to lift the Trans-Tasman Trophy in Auckland and the Four Nations in Melbourne. India are ranked sixth.

The second Test is on December 1.