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Magic Ingredient

Elevating Culinary Artistry

Author: Magic Ingredient

Fahmim Arif, also known as magicingredient, is a UAE-based professional food stylist and content creator working with restaurants, F&B brands, hospitality clients, photographers and production teams. Her work brings together thoughtful plating, colour, texture, props and visual storytelling to create camera-ready food for photography, video, menus, campaigns and social media content.
photo of Mango sauce with sticky rice
July 28, 2020 Asian / Dessert

Sticky rice with mango sauce

I have always loved sticky rice with yogurt or cream and jaggery. Pairing sticky rice with mango sauce makes it light and refreshing.

photo of Blueberry Honey Donut
June 19, 2020 Cakes and Bakes

Blueberry Honey Donuts

Here’s how you can create light and perfectly moist donuts. Blueberries add a subtle tint to the donuts along with the moisture.

photo of Rosewater mini pancakes
June 11, 2020 Breakfast

Rosewater mini pancakes

When Dabur approached me to create a recipe, all I could think of is Breakfast. Mini pancakes are a huge craze right now.

photo of Mango yogurt cheesecake
June 8, 2020 Dessert

Mango yoghurt cheesecake

How about skipping the cheese in the Mongo Yogurt Cheesecake? Mango and Greek yogurt weaved the magic together with some sleight of hand from gelatin.

photo of Paneer tikki burgers
June 3, 2020 Indian / Snacks

Paneer Tikki Burgers

Paneer is Indian cottage cheese, which is mildly salty and has a lovely texture. Paneer and potatoes come together as a great base

photo of Orange blossom madeleines
May 29, 2020 Cakes and Bakes / Middle Eastern

Orange blossom madeleines

Madeleines with a hint of orange blossom taste amazing with your cup of tea. They are both light and fragrant.

Photo of Salmon cooked with tomatoes and zucchini.
May 25, 2020 Main Course

Salmon cooked with tomatoes and zucchini.

Cooking with a limited number of seasonal ingredients is a part of Assamese culture. Taking a leaf from my roots, here is a simple recipe.

Photo of Bok Choy
May 19, 2020 food styling

Sidelight and backlight in food photography

Let’s talk about lighting in food photography, more precisely on the quality of light often categorized as hard and soft light.

Photo of Banana cinnamon muffins
May 16, 2020 Cakes and Bakes

Banana cinnamon muffins

This magical mix has bananas, honey, oats, cinnamon, and yogurt. It’s more like preparing ready to eat breakfast.

Photo of Papdi chaat
May 14, 2020 Street Food

Papdi chaat

Papri chaat is like an explosion of different elements in terms of taste and texture.

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