Maincourse

Keeping things interesting on weekdays with Hyderabadi Khatti Daal:  I feel cooking for weekends is much easier than cooking for weekdays. Do you feel the same? Weekend food is always…

Naan ,in general, and Aloo Walay naan ,in particular, are deeply embedded in Lahore’s cuisine culture as we Punjabis love our flatbreads and potatoes in all forms! These potato stuffed…

We eat out once a week, mostly over the weekend. Yes, even a food blogger gets a day off from kitchen, people! Usually we try a different cuisine or eatery…

Tomato curry recipe or Tamatar ka Kut means lots of tomatoes, which is really all this unique curry is cooked with! Fresh, juicy, red tomatoes are the star of the…

Who doesn’t love meatballs, really?! Meatballs have been a happy food for me for as long as I remember. Coat them in an Asian style sauce, load them with cheese,…

Raising two kids and trying to feed them healthy food, I’ve learnt these past 17 years that Asian recipes are the easiest way to make kids eat vegetables. Be it…

Stroganoff is a classic Russian recipe of beef and mushrooms cooked in a creamy sauce. But actually there are hundreds of different versions, from ones made with sausages in Finland…

Kabab Tabei, Persian Pan Kebabs: In some places on the world map, summer is BBQ and picnic season. Lahore is definitely NOT one of those places! We barely survive getting…

When I think of fun food, tacos come at the top of the list. Not only because they are so yummy but also for all the fun fillings and toppings…

This one is naughty! So naughty and so good that you won’t believe that something this sinfully delicious can be created with very basic pantry and fridge staples. The basic…

Bell pepper Chicken is another curry in a hurry. It’s homely, delicious and real fast food. The misconception about our South Asian curries world wide, specially among some confused diet…

Matar Pulao is another vegetarian Peas and Rice recipe from Punjab that stands shoulder to shoulder with all the meaty delicacies from the region. Peas is one happy looking vegetable…

Punjab has been the land of dairy, grains and green leafy vegetables for centuries. These ingredients still largely dominate the daily menu of most households. Mustard greens, fenugreek and spinach…

Al Kabsa or Majboos or Chicken Kabsa is a fragrant and lightly spiced dish from the bedouin tribes of Arabia. It has all the rustic charm and heartiness of the…

I grew up watching the ladies of my family cook elaborate meals for festive and special occasions at home. Both my grand mothers (Nani and Daddi) , my mother and…