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 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…
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Continue ReadingHealthy Ramadan Snacks Simple pleasures are the last healthy refuge in a complex world, says Oscar Wilde. Usually when we imagine simple and healthy, regarding food, we don’t consider it…
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…
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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 ReadingLove is a fruit in season at all times, and within the reach of every hand. Mother Teresa And here comes the King – King Mango, of course! Though there…
Continue ReadingDahi Baray or Yellow Lentil Dumplings are one of the most popular street food and homemade snack in South Asia. These dumplings are also known by the names of Bhallay,…
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Continue ReadingWeekend Food vs Weekdays Food: From Monday to Thursday, I try my best to stick mostly to simple, vegetarian food because weekends are usually quite indulgent at our place. Even…
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