If I could describe Lahorites taste in food in one word, it would surely be ‘hearty’.Masala Chaanp is a delicacy from the rich Lahori cuisine, another decadent and delicious recipe…
Continue ReadingPot roasts, oranges, dates, jams, puddings, pies and ginger are some of the things that immediately bring to mind a cheerful household and so many references to holiday season food…
Continue ReadingOne can easily write a whole big book on the topic of amazing flatbreads from South Asia. There is a panorama of flatbreads prepared from different flours, baked in clay…
Continue ReadingI love to bake my way through the cold weather. There is nothing more comforting and endearing than the warm smell of spices and biscuits wafting through the house. Be…
Continue ReadingJust mention the words ‘ Degi Aloo Gosht ‘ and any meat loving punjabi from my generation would be instantly hit with a wave of nostalgia. That’s exactly what happened…
Continue ReadingTo be honest, over the years I have baked many whole wheat bricks in my desperation to make soft whole wheat bread. But I didn’t give up till with repeated…
Continue ReadingChikar Cholay – a quintessential Punjabi Streetfood: Chikar Cholay is a popular street food in Lahore. It sounds almost unbelievable that we Lahoris can enjoy any other food which is…
Continue ReadingClassic Mac and Cheese bake is ultimate comfort food for a cold night. Since it’s loaded with calories and can’t really be categorised as healthy food, I save this recipe…
Continue ReadingI’m so much in love with apple-cinnamon combo that sometimes I fear it might take place of chocolate in my life! And if you are a regular reader of my…
Continue ReadingKebabs are perhaps the easiest and most fun way to make a weekend dinner special. As soon as the weather in Lahore is pleasant enough to stand beside an open…
Continue ReadingSheermal is a milky, mildly sweet, soft and rich bread from the Persian cuisine. The word ‘sheer’ means ‘milk’ and clearly the name ‘sheermal’ is derived from the fact that…
Continue ReadingFall season brings an urge for comforting bowls of soup, broths and curries. I actually consider this change in weather a blessing, not only it’s a welcome relief after a…
Continue ReadingIf you suffer from a chronic sweet tooth syndrome, if you love dessert for breakfast, if you are a coffee and chocolate fan, or a tiramisu person, or if you…
Continue ReadingWhat Is Lahmacun? The origin of Lahmacun or popularly know as Turkish Pizza can be traced back to the early Levantine cuisine. The dish has existed for centuries in the…
Continue ReadingAloo Phaliyan or Potato Green Bean Curry is a quick n easy vegetarian delight, quite popular in Punjab. What I love about this recipe is that there is very little…
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