Have you ever wondered what makes Chinese food such perfect comfort food and so terribly popular around the world?! Forget the obvious spiciness, or the more notorious monosodium glutamate (taste…
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Continue ReadingLentils are friendly – the Miss Congeniality of the bean world. Laurie Colwin So true! I cook lentils at least three times a week. There is something so comforting and…
Continue ReadingKashmiri gushtaba comes from a rich culture of crafts and cuisine that showcases a distinct influence of the styles of Afghanistan, Persia and Central Asia. The exquisite embroidery, the fine…
Continue ReadingChicken Jalfrezi is one of the most commonly found curries on the menu of most South Asian restaurants. I grew up eating this delicious, spicy curry, made with chunks of…
Continue ReadingNamkeen Gosht – A Delicacy from Northern Pakistan: If you have visited the Northern areas of Pakistan, you must be familiar with the hearty and soul satisfying dish of Namkeen…
Continue Reading” God’s people wander in the supermarket among chemical frozen pies over processed skillet dinners nutritionless snack foods soft drinks in throwaway bottes. Like manna in the wilderness hold fast…
Continue ReadingMatar Keema Curry is a homely, wholesome, delicious, one pot preparation. For me it means one of the many happy memories of coming back from school to a yummy, home…
Continue ReadingHot days are back, which means reverting to simple food. Food that is not only light on stomach but also quick to cook and fuss-free in the kitchen. Thank fully…
Continue ReadingGalette is a free form tart or pie from the French cuisine, made with a flaky pastry crust. You can also call it a lazy cook’s pie. Usually galettes are…
Continue ReadingI don’t know any other dish that pleases the crowd, wins over hearts and fits every occasion, from birthdays to festive celebrations, as perfectly as a roasted chicken does. Every…
Continue ReadingKababs are an essential part of Pakistani street food culture as well as the star of all festive occasions. But as much as we love kababs, we can’t live without…
Continue ReadingSiron ka Shorba was a frequently cooked dish at my parents’ place and I loved eating it with plain rice, though back then I never knew what it really was…
Continue ReadingFrom the ancient Ottoman and Persian courts to common man’s backyard BBQ, kebabs/kababs or kebobs have won hearts universally! Be it a formal gathering or simply a family picnic, kababs…
Continue ReadingWe South Asians love our curries so much that we happily eat them for breakfast too. Guess what I had for breakfast today! Yes, Anda Palak Curry. It won’t sound…
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