There is nothing quite like the satisfaction of getting your Qeema just right, your Aloo Gosht tasting like your mamas, or making a Nihari your family devours. This selection of Pakistani Beef Recipes consists of some of my family's favorites and I hope they become yours too. Tried this and absolutely loved it. - Amna […]
5 Minute Ginger Paste - How to Make it, How to Store it
This 5- minute paste, no peeling required, is the EASIEST way to elevate your Pakistani and Indian cooking so you can enjoy clean bright ginger flavor versus the vinegary tang of store-bought pastes. "Adrak Lehsan" is one of the cornerstones of Pakistani and Indian cooking. Just about every Pakistani recipe seems to start with cooking […]
Garlic Paste: How to Make and Store
Garlic paste is the 5-Minute ingredient you HAVE to prep to make your food ten times better! Notes on water vs oil and storing in the post! I truly find it fascinating how much the flavour of garlic changes when it is sliced, diced, minced or made into the ubiquitous Garlic Paste. The way you […]
Eid Menu Ideas: Five Menus To Celebrate With
It feels good doesn't it to open up your house to your loved ones? To have them there feasting and laughing is a gift like no other. Getting there sometimes (in terms of logistics) can seem tricky. Today I am sharing five Eid Menu Ideas along with tips for prepping to make that part easier! […]
Ras Malai Tres Leches - EASY Cake Mix Recipe
South Asian flavours meet a Mexican cake in this box mix easy Ras Malai Tres Leches that is ALWAYS a crowd pleaser! Instructions for a 13*9 pan in the post! Have you ever had a Tres Leches cake? Tres Leches means three milks in Spanish and it is a traditionally Mexican dessert. Last year I […]
Instant Jalebi Recipe
The crunchy molten sweet of jalebi made easier and quicker! This recipe is an instant version of the classic and hits the spot! This jalebi recipe has two simple components - a crunchy shell and a sweet but nuanced syrup and when they come together magic happens. Is this how Jalebi is traditionally made? Short […]
Quick Chana Chaat - Easy Recipe
This easy Chana Chaat is SO GOOD and my homage to the chaat master aunties of my childhood! It is perfectly balanced - tangy, crunchy, and satisfying, and comes together quick! Tons of info in the post on zhuzhing it up, making imli paste etc! I am not entirely sure if Chana Chaat is more […]
Bun Kabab Recipe - Pakistani
An authentic street style Pakistani Bun Kabab which is (shocking, but true) made with chanay ki daal for a main that is moreish and delicious and appealing for vegetarians and non vegetarians alike! As a reviewer put it "I made this yesterday, and it was incredible. It was hard to believe that it was a […]
Coconut Loaf Cake with Caramel Sauce
A rich coconut cake drizzled with the most scrumptious caramel sauce When is your oldest cookbook from? Mine is from my teens and it is a compilation of my favorite recipes written in my awkward cursive. It contains many favourites including my beloved Orange Cake, the Lemon Velvet I so adore, and a Coconut Cake. […]
Sumac Chicken Recipe - Super Simple Air Fryer Version!
Before we get to the Sumac Chicken Recipe, can I get a little high five action if you have an Air Fryer and are as obsessed as I am? Okay mental high five is fine, no need to smack your screen. Anyway back to the Air Fryer, I've had mine for over a year and […]
Hot Cajun Corn Dip
I am not sure which of the above words can me most excited, but man what a combo! It is taking all of my willpower to write this recipe instead of running and making another batch. The magic of this Hot Cajun Corn Dip is that you probably have all the ingredients anyway! On these […]
Mutton Raan Roast - EASY recipe
A showstopping, full flavored, tender Raan Roast that gets rave views! Make it with Lamb or Goat for an easy impressive festive main! Some dishes wow - you know, like a beautiful Nihari, a multi layered Singaporean Rice, or that perfectly glistening Caramel Custard. Some of them require a little doing (Singaporean Rice, I am […]
Crunchy Fried Chicken Balls with Ground Chicken
A quick freezer friendly snack to prep for kids or snack o clock! Some dishes are far better than they sound. These Crunchy Fried Chicken Balls are right up there. They're flavored with Asian flavours and made with a whole lot of desi mama love (and a little mirch!). My mother made these for us […]
White Biryani - Gloriously aromatic and EASY!
Easy to make, beautifully aromatic White Biryani that has tons of flavour! Make this easy Biryani and wow your loved ones with something a little different! Step by step pictures and video below When White Biryani became popular I was a little skeptical because I couldn't understand how something so plain looking could have flavour. […]
The BEST Eid Dessert Recipes - 25+ Easy Ideas!
Excited for Eid? Me too. Always. Half the fun (in my humble opinion) is figuring out what delicious treats are going to make it to your Eid Dessert Table. Here are some of my favorite Eid Dessert Recipes and why you should make them! Pakistani Dessert Recipes Here are some classic Pakistani Dessert Recipes that […]
Nutella No Bake Cheesecake Loaf - Freeze & Keep!
Crunchy nutty crust and topping and a delectable Nutella based cheesecake filling make this indulgent dessert a Nutella lovers dream! I am not sure if it is the best thing in the world that I have this dessert in my freezer or if it is the worst thing. Actually I kid, it is absolutely the […]
Easy Velvety Mango Mousse Recipe
This Mango Mousse is a cinch to whip up, infinitely customizable, and can be made with fresh mangoes or tinned Pakistani or Indian mango puree! The perfect easy to make dessert! There is something that's utterly lovely about a light luscious Mango Mousse. It is fragrant, creamy, and so conducive to adapting as a dish […]
Chicken Paratha Rolls - Weeknight Easy + Pakistani Recipe
This busy day friendly wrap is a delicious way to pay homage to the classic Pakistani Chicken Paratha Roll! As a teen living in Karachi my Boat Basin loyalties became divided as I discovered the magic of Boti Rolls or Chicken Paratha Rolls. That slightly crisp fried poori paratha stuffed with spiced mirchi chicken, the […]
Mixed Plate Aloo Chana Chaat - Street Style with Yoghurt & Chutneys
Famous Karachi style chaat that is creamy, crunchy, tangy, salty, spicy, sweet. It's the equivalent of a party in your mouth that you never want to leave. Check out this well loved recipe below! If you are from Karachi, the rambunctious city by the sea, then you like your chaat to be savory not sweet. […]
Ten Ways to Lighten up Your Desi Diet: Eating Pakistani and Indian Food the Healthier Way
Do you have a memory of something happening as a child, something you knew to be a big deal, but didn't quite understand? My father being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes was like that for me. I didn't know what it meant, but I knew it wasn't good, that changes would need to be made. […]
Imli ki Chutney - Spicy, Tangy, Sweet +No Dates or Gurh
Pantry ingredient Imli ki Chutney which goes well with EVERYTHING because of it's balance of spicy, sweet, and tangy! A fridge and freezer must have! I can't take complicated. If it's a showstopper then okay fine, I am willing to do the work, but that's about it. Ask me to go buy a package of […]
Southwest Rolls - Air Fryer
I feel like when I share a recipe it's very important to describe what it tastes like. So now imagine this: a crunchy thin layered exterior, a cheesy filling bursting with the flavor of zesty spices, jalapenos, corn, and black beans. It's the kind of thing where you bite into one and there's this big […]
Air Fryer Chicken Drumsticks Recipe with an Easy Marinade
Looking for an easy flavorful marinade for your chicken drumsticks? These family favorite chicken legs with their crispy skin and juicy interior always hit the spot! These chicken drumsticks sold me on the air fryer. Pair them with a quick salad and some sweet potato fries and you've got a meal everyone loves. While they're […]
Pappa Roti Recipe
A crisp bun itself with a thin coffee flavored exterior and a buttery melty center, these Pappa Roti buns are a delight to eat! My love for these buns comes from Karachi trips which always involve multiple trips to Dolmen Mall. For the longest time Pappa Roti was on the main floor of the mall […]
Juicy Shami Kababs - Beef/Mutton, Instant Pot & Stove top
Learn how to make the most succulent, perfectly spiced Shami Kabab with rich stewing meat for that perfect traditional shredded meat texture and flavour! This recipe has been tested and retested with beef and mutton, in the instant pot, on the stove top and it works well each and every time! Despite my love for […]
Easy Lemon Cake with Cream Cheese Glaze
It's weird how much time I spend thinking about cake. I basically imagine a cake I haven't even eaten, but know I want to. In this case I wanted a cake that was soft, but not like a sponge cake, satisfyingly lemony, but with none of that artificial flavor. No heavy frostings, but a tart […]
Authentic Poori Aloo Recipe - Nashta (Breakfast)
Make delicious Poori Aloo at home in under 30 minutes! This easy recipe delivers the same classic taste you love thanks to a clever hack! I am not a potato snob. I have rarely meant an incarnation I didn't like from Aloo Gobi to Tehri. That said there is nothing quite like breaking a soft […]
Puri Chole in Under 30 Minutes
Rich tasting, easy to make Puri Choe or Halwa Poori Cholay, that are ready in under 30 minutes and use a genius game changing ingredient for that traditional flair! My childhood is dotted with Halwa Poori memories - the kind that comes in bags to the house, the kind piled in clean-ish dishes on humid […]
Sheet Pan Achari Chicken with Veggies
This achari chicken bake is an easy one-pan dish that delivers big flavor! Marinated chicken, onions, and pureed tomatoes roast together with veggies until tender. Serve with rice and fresh cilantro! Do you remember the IKEA ad "the people are coming". Immediately everyone goes into a tizzy and gets going. Well here's a dish that […]
Dal Chicken or Chicken Dal Gosht in the Instant Pot
I am going to be straight up honest and say Chicken Dal Gosht or Dal Chicken was not something I grew up with. Dal gosht was made with beef. Or mutton. It straight up confused me when I had Dal Chicken for the first time. Just for a moment though because I am an equal […]
Oreo Cheesecake Jars - SO SO good!!!!
Things taste better in a jar. I don't know why but they just do. It's weirdly satisfying to put your spoon into these Oreo Cheesecake Jars and see those layers of cookie crumble and cheesecake emerge. Oh and that little extra ganache on top - don't even get me started. Now I have shared Cheesecake […]
Chicken Jalfrezi - Pakistani (Homestyle)
This homestyle Chicken Jalfrezi is one of my mothers most requested signature recipes and a Flour & Spice reader favourite too because of it's balanced family friendly flavours and it's weeknight ease! Where does your sense of food come from? Does it come from restaurants or from the kitchens of your childhood? In most cases […]
White Sauce Chicken Pasta Bake
The classic but easy to make bechamel sauce gets some serious flavour boosts in this easy to make- ahead + weeknight and hosting friendly White Sauce Chicken Pasta Bake which is full of flavour, easily customizable for your favorite veggies, and ready to go in the oven in 30 minutes! 🔍 Quick Look: White Sauce […]
Masalalicious Achar Chicken
This easy flavorful Achar Chicken will be on the table in under 45 minutes and have you wondering why you ever used a boxed mix when this version is SO MUCH BETTER! Achar Chicken is just another brilliant testament to the magical alchemy of South Asian food. There is a tang, a spice, a balance […]
Chocolate Lava Cake that's Easy Delicious
The dessert that will never ever fail to impress! Do you ever hold your breath for that first bite of a dessert? I do for this one. That first spoon that pushes just beyond the cakes firm exterior to reveal it's world of melty chocolate is bliss. These days we can all use a little […]
Deeply Chocolately Chocolate Loaf Cake w Nutella Glaze
A rich tasting not too sweet chocolate cake with a nutella glaze that adds the PERFECT layer of flavor! I dreamt this cake up. And then I made about six versions before I got it just right. True story. I wanted an adult chocolate cake, not too sweet, but sweet enough that I don't feel […]
Winning at Life Soft Cinnamon Rolls
There are few things in the world that make you feel like a champ quite like baking up this pillowy soft cinnamon rolls with a generous cinnamon swirl and a to die for icing! Some desserts are satisfying in a way that defies rationality and Cinnamon Rolls are one of them, this easy Praline Cake […]
The Cookie Box: 2020 Edition
This has been a year like any other. As a result (it seems) we have baked like never before. From whipped coffee to banana bread to actual bread even the novice baker became a pro. Now we find ourselves at the end of the year in what is actually baking season, the beginning of winter […]
Easy Hot and Sour Soup Recipe (Hakka)
This Easy Hot and Sour Soup is quick, loaded with flavour, has one of our favourite time saving veggie hacks and a quick chili vinegar recipe too! You know how I think of soup? Like warm salad I actually want to eat. Think about it - so much veg, all that good broth, a little […]
Singaporean Rice with Noodles and Chicken
A dish born from ingenuity and thriftiness, this Singaporean Rice is a multi layered easy dish that looks impressive - make it as is or just pick the rice OR noodles! Okay. I am going to be honest and say I am pretty sure that Singapore Rice is not from Singapore. In fact I will […]
Chili Garlic Noodles
Most food is table food. It requires mats, cutlery, glasses - for you to sit up straight or at the very least tell your children to. Then there are these Chili Garlic Noodles. They are solidly couch food. They belong at the end of that long day, a day where all you want is some […]
EASY Pasanday Recipe - Instant Pot & Stove Top
A quicker cooking beef/mutton recipe that has smoky spices and the creaminess of yoghurt! Some foods elicit a visceral response and surprisingly (to me) Pasanday are one of them. My mother's Mirch Pasanday aside Pasanday were not a dish that spoke to me. I learnt to make this version when I was in my teens […]
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