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I 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…

Kababs 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…

Siron 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…

From 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…

We 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…

Each curry has a unique blend of spices, then there are further regional variations influenced by geographical and historic factors. One such interesting variation is the Sri Lankan Devilled Fish…

Mooli ka Paratha, Daikon Stuffed Flatbread Stuffed Breads of Pakistan: Before sharing the recipe for mooli ka paratha, I think, it’s interesting to know how stuffed flatbread is an integral…

Chilli Beef or Chilli Chicken Dry recipe is easily the most popular dish on Pakistani-Chinese restaurant menus. The meat and heat loving Pakistani palates have taken the basic stir fry…

I’m sure there are a million Chicken curry versions, not only in South Asia, but where ever curry lovers live in the whole wide world. The reason is that basic…

I’m sure I could easily beat Popeye, if ever there were a spinach eating competition! And now that I have it growing in my little kitchen garden, we have been…

Don’t you just love recipes that get ready in 15-20 minutes, taste like gourmet meals and feed the whole family! Vegetable Moo Shu is one such life saver for me.…

Afghani cuisine has become an integral part of the Pakistani food scene for almost past 35 years. Many Afghani immigrant families have made Pakistan their home since the Soviet war…

Mutton liver or kaleji masala is a traditional dish of the Muslims of Indian subcontinent and a popular street food in Lahore when cooked on a cast iron tawa, combined…

I’m sticking firm, so far thankfully, to my resolution of keeping my New Year’s Eve menu simple, healthy and delicious. These hearty eggplant steaks are my favorite weekday meal because…

It’s true food makes memories. 1st of January is my father’s birthday, him being gone now for nearly 18 years, I decided to include one of his recipes in our…