All it takes is 10 minutes to prep this easy pista kulfi which is utterly creamy and delicious without turning the stove on! My instagram friends say this is the only way they will ever make kulfi again! Am I lazy? Depends. If you are going to ask me about my general enthusiasm for cleaning […]
The Ultimate Palak (Spinach) Raita
This spinach or palak raita is zingy, a little spicy, takes 10-minutes to make and is a fabulous way to make the everyday a little more delicious! Can I wax eloquent about raita? Why yes I can. Can I eat this particular one with just naan? Yes again. Does it pair well with just about […]
Speedy Sooji ka Halwa: One Pot Recipe
A one pot sooji ka halwa that is ready in twenty minutes, stays soft, and actually tastes really good thanks to a family secret ingredient! Want to make the full breakfast spread? Instructions for how to efficiently tackle it are above the recipe card! Making Sooji Better Confession: I ADORE a classic Pakistani Nashta but […]
Handi Kabab Masala: Easy + Fancy
Smoky delicious kababs nestled in a rich flavorful gravy, this Handi Kabab Masala is easy enough for the everyday and special enough to serve to guests! Make ahead tips in the post! Any dish that is special enough for guests, but easy enough for the everyday is a winner in my books and as one […]
One-Pot Moti Pulao or Kofta Pulao
A dish that is both homely and pretty, this one pot moti pulao is ready in an hour and features mini koftay or meatballs, richly flavored rice, and a bright pop of peas! Great for weeknights and entertaining alike! What is Moti Pulao The word "moti" means pearl in Urdu/Hindi. This pulao is named moti […]
Creamy Chicken Mayo Sandwich Two Ways - Pakistani Bakery Style
Chicken Mayo Sandwiches are a bakery classic across Pakistan and India - the creamy white sandwiches rely on two secret ingredients for their unique flavour and texture. Traditional version plus a veggie version below along with tips on prepping chicken, slicing bread neatly, making them ahead, and serving menus! In stores here (Canada) it is […]
Juicy Crispy Keema Samosas - Fried & Air Fried
These better than store-bought beef or chicken keema samosas are crunchy on the outside and juicy on the inside and so irresistible! Two folding tutorials in post along with instructions for air frying, pan frying and deep frying! The Criteria for Homemade Samosas Unlike Shami Kabab which I have to say are always better FAR […]
Easy Boneless Chicken Shami Kabab - Instant Pot & Stove Top
Tender, juicy, rich tasting Chicken Shami Kebab that can hold their own against any Beef or Mutton ones! Tips and tricks in post! Okay friends, you know how it took these Shami Kababs to sell me on Shami Kababs? Well, it took this chicken version to convince me that Chicken Shami Kababs can actually be […]
Fish Salan Recipe
Boneless fish salan gets cooked in a lovely light curry base to create a fish curry that is wholesome and weeknight friendly! Read the tips below on how to make for the fastest cooking! All proteins are not the same. This is one of the tenants of cooking that has been passed down from my […]
Pakistani Palak Paneer
Richly flavored, hearty, Palak Paneer with the right amount of zing for every day eating and entertaining alike. 🔍 Quick Look: Pakistani Palak Paneer "I have been searching for a great palak paneer recipe. Found it! Thanks for sharing, will definitely be added into the favored recipe rotation." - Sara Pakistani Palak Paneer Explained Growing […]
Chicken Chapli Kabab - Crispy & Juicy!
The famous Chapli Kabab tweaked to make with ground chicken! Easy to make and even easier to eat! A Culture of Kababs In Pakistani food the word Kabab simply means a meat mixture that is fried or grilled, it can be round like a Shami Kabab, irregularly shaped like Kachay Qeemay ke Kabab, short cylinders […]
Karahi Gosht - Masalaydaar Beef/Mutton Curry!
Sick of dry & bland Karahis? Try this EASY masala-licious Karahi Gosht with it's tender meat, smoky spices, and bold flavours will keep you coming back for more! I used to not think of myself as a food snob, but I do find myself often referring to my Karachiite roots, whether it's when I am […]
Malai Boti - Tender, Zesty & Super Easy!
Tender, spiced, zesty Malai Boti Or Boneless Malai Tikka recipe with a 5-minute prep marinade that delivers fabulous results! Instructions for grilling, stove top, air fryer and oven in the post! If I counted the number of times I ordered Malai Boti at a restaurant before and after having kids there's no question in my […]
Wholesome Delicious Dal Gosht - Instant Pot & Stovetop
Succulently spiced meat in a rich lentil base, this Dal Gosht is nourishing, comforting and has depth and zing, making it the perfect wholesome main to serve to family and friends! I host often so I like to think I know my way around food and menus and have a pretty good understanding of what […]
Pakistani Chicken Biryani SIMPLIFIED!
A masalaydaar Pakistani Chicken Biryani simplified, tested, and retested to create a Classic Karachi style Biryani that delivers authentic flavours without spice packets or bits of whole spices in your mouth! Karachi & Biryani I may have mentioned this once or twice, but I am originally from Karachi, that raucous addictive city by the sea […]
Easy, Lemony Weeknight Murgh Kali Mirch (Pepper Chicken)
This Murgh Kali Mirch with it's hefty dose of lemon and boneless chicken is the perfect dish to whip up when you want something different and zesty! Tips in the post for tender boneless chicken! I have had Murgh Kali Mirch or a Pakistani / Indian Pepper Chicken multiple times and at multiple places and […]
Paneer Reshmi Handi in Under 30 Minutes!
This smoky, cheesy Paneer Reshmi Handi is a fuss free dish that packs a phenomenal flavour punch! Inspired by an immensely popular dish at Kolachi, the iconic restaurant by the sea, located in my city by the sea, it is sure to wow family and friends! Everyone remembers the first time they had this dish. […]
Kala Chana Chaat
Kala Chana or Black Chickpeas are a hearty, wholesome legume. Here the classic chaat gets a makeover with an ingredient glow up and the prettiest plating! Read on to see how to make a beautiful, delicious, Kala Chana Chaat! You all know about my love for Chana Chaat and Mixed Plate Chaat, but I do […]
The BEST Chicken Pakoras - Crunchy & Chatpatay
These Chicken Pakoras are as great Chicken Pakoray should be - airy crispy crunchy on the outside, flavorful and feisty on the inside. They are also - like all our recipes - easy to make! Chicken Pakora: Flavours One of my first questions when I look at a recipe is what does it taste like […]
Gola Kabab
Tender positively adorable kababs that are richly spiced and can be prepared stovetop or barbecued! I will be honest and confess to you that I didn't think I would ever make my own Gola Kabab. A craving (and several rounds of testing) is all it took for me to change my mind. These Gola Kababs […]
Chicken Korma Simplified
A traditional tasting fragrant, balanced, smoky homestyle Chicken Korma simplified so you can have Korma (or Qorma) anytime! 🔍 Quick Look: Pakistani Homestyle Chicken Korma "This turned out so yummy! And omg it came together sooo quickly! Definitely a go-to for hosting a crowd! Thank you so much!" - Zainab 3 Reasons to make this […]
Quick & Extra-Creamy Instant Pot Kheer
This thoroughly tested Instant Pot Rice Kheer gives you slow cooked kheer flavor and texture in a fraction of the time with a time saving ingredient and an easy hack! I absolutely LOVE it when I can recreate classic Pakistani desserts that taste like love, but are easy to make. This kheer is right up […]
Chicken Handi - Boneless, Creamy, Make Ahead!
Looking for something that WOWS? Chicken Handi, a boneless chicken curry in a creamy spiced tomato based gravy is just that. The boosts of flavor at the end make this 30-minute dish utterly irresistible! 🔍 Quick Look: Chicken Makhni Handi Hi, I tried this recipe today. I can honestly say it was one of the […]
Homestyle Aloo Baingan Recipe (Potato & Eggplant)
Tender spiced chunks of eggplants and potatoes in a simple comforting spice base, this Pakistani classic Aloo Baingan or Baingan Aloo is an easy one pot potato and aubergine dish that is so satisfying. I always feel that the most important thing to know about a recipe before I make it is what it's supposed […]
Tawa Chicken - Bold, Authentic & EASY
Tawa Chicken is a popular Lahori dish where chicken quarters are marinated, cooked on a large skillet, basted in that same masala, and then finished off with green chilies and pieces of lemon. The overall effect is fiery, masala-licious, and absolutely irresistible. Tawa Chicken blew my mind. That is the honest truth. The first time […]
Chicken Seekh Kabab - 20 Minute Prep!
Smoky, spicy deliciously easy Chicken Seekh Kabab that come together in a food processor in minutes and can be made stove top! Perfect as an addition to your dinner menu or inside parathas with chutney for a delicious kabab roll! Seekh or no Seekh A Chicken Seekh Kabab is so named because of the "seekh" […]
Soft 20-Minute Rasmalai - Milk Powder
This Rasmalai Recipe takes less than 20 minutes of prep and creates an airy tender sponge that absorbs the beautiful flavours of sweet cardamom scented milk. Keep reading for my tips for making soft rasmalai that doesn't break! 🔍 Quick Look: Rasmalai Recipe "I made this recipe as is and it was fantastic! It was […]
Make Roasted Coriander Powder in 8 minutes
Up your cooking game by adding this transformative ingredient into your pantry in under 10 minutes! Roasted Coriander Powder or Bhunna Kutta Dhania Powder with it's heightened smoky flavours is the game changer you didn't know you needed! While I have always known that homemade ginger paste and garlic paste are the way to go, […]
Roasted Cumin Powder - a 5 Minute Fix
Cumin, with it's earthy savoriness and that brightness at the end is a spice that is great as it is, but becomes transformed with a quick roasting. See how you can make roasted cumin powder or bhunna zeera powder in 5 minutes! Cumin Powder is a core spice for Pakistani and Indian cooking. It is […]
Samosa Chaat Recipe with Chole
This samosa chaat uses storebought samosas, 10-minute Cholay, and tamarind and red chutneys to create a party in your mouth you'll want to go to over and over again! Mirchili ki Samosa Chaat This chaat is my attempt at recreating the one at Karachi's famous chaat restaurant Mirchili. I have always loved that that chaat […]
Shahi Tukray Recipe
A classic milky cardamom scented Pakistani dessert, this no muss no fuss version of Shahi Tukray was one of my grandmother's trademark recipes. It comes together quickly, but tastes like a labour of love. A Personal Note: Recipe Origins It has taken me forever to write this recipe. I've had it for years now, but […]
Authentic Kofta Curry Simplified
Meet your foolproof and one pot Pakistani Kofty ka Salan recipe that simplifies the cooking without sacrificing authentic flavour! Tips and tricks for storing, keeping yoghurt from splitting, and other must know info is in the post. 🔍 Quick Look: Kofta Curry or Koftay ka Salan Summarize and Save this Content On Wow these came […]
Authentic Kadhi Pakora in HALF the time!
A Karhi Recipe with big flavours made in less time! This Kadhi Pakora uses two time saving techniques to make sure your Karhi is ready in under an hour, but with that full slow cooked flavour! 🔍 Quick Look: Kadhi Pakora All of your recipes are exceptional! I'm grateful u have shared them with us […]
Yogurt Mint Chutney or Pudina Raita
Call it a Chutney or a Raita, this 5-Minute Yogurt Mint Chutney or Pudina Raita is zesty, spicy, and easy to make. Pairs beautifully with your pulao, biryanis, and barbecue alike. This isn't something I grew up making. I grew up devouring it, but learnt how to make it later in life from my sister […]
Chaat Masala Recipe - Pakistani (Quick & Easy!)
Chaat Masala is an integral Pakistani spice mix and this homemade version of a Pakistani Chaat Masala Recipe has that iconic chatpata flavour, takes minutes to put together and is preservative free! What is Chaat Masala The word chat-pata - spicy, salty, smoky and a little sweet - is one of the iconic tastes of […]
Lotus Biscoff Ice Cream Cake - 15 Minute Prep!
Prep this Biscoff Ice Cream Cake in under fifteen minutes and wow your guests with this decadent and beautiful lotus lovers dessert!! I don't really do trends. If I wouldn't make it a year after it's "trending" it wasn't worth ooh-ing and aah-ing over. Biscoff or Lotus Spread or Cookie Butter - that stuff is […]
How to Make Doodh Patti Chai
Doodh Patti wali Chai, the chai served by every Pakistani dhaba, most often in slightly chipped cups, is a rich, comforting, mellow beverage. Read on to see how to brew your perfect cup with both teabags and loose leaf tea! The people who have made my popular Kashmiri Chai and Phitti Hui Coffee know that […]
Achari Masala - A Quick Make Ahead Spice Mix
Savoury, spicy, sour, nuanced - a good achar masala is well balanced. A quick pantry raid and a stir is all it takes to prep your own! There is magic in masalas. On their own they feel and taste different, but put together the alchemy of taste changes dramatically. This Achari Masala brings together pantry […]
Tala Hua Gosht - 3 Easy Steps, BIG Flavour
This Tala Hua Gosht has smoky rich tasting meat with a hit of spice and a depth of flavour that comes together SO easily. Super kid friendly and hard for adults to resist - A must try for weeknights! Do you trust your mothers recipes? While the overwhelming majority of my Pakistani recipes are inspired […]
Pakistani Garam Masala Recipe - 10 Minutes
Homemade Garam Masala is a game changer. Follow this easy 10-minute Pakistani recipe to create a smoky, heady, aromatic spice mix that will turn you into a culinary superstar! A few years ago if you had said to me that I should make my garam masala I would have looked at you with the same […]
20+ Iftar Recipes (that are actually Iftar Recipes) - Pakistani and Pakistani-ish
Literally iftar is the meal eaten at the time of breaking ones fast in Ramadan, but when it comes to food Iftar dishes or Iftar items are a little different. Iftar recipes are typically for the special dishes, the 'fun' snacky food, or the filling chana chaat, that are iconic Ramadan foods. Scroll below to […]
20-Minute Pakistani Aloo Palak - Easy, homestyle recipe
Learn how to make homestyle Aloo Palak, a spinach and potatoes dish, in under 20 minutes for a hearty vegetarian fix! Friends, I am going to make a statement, you may disagree. The best Aloo Palak is the homemade kind. At it's best Aloo Palak should taste like the vegetables in the dish. One of […]
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