Dates are an absolute staple in a Muslim household during Ramadan and when you have as many dates as you do it’s nice to find another way to eat them and I just happen to have a fun, simple way to up your Ramadan date game. Stuffed Dates can be found around the…
Category: Ramadan
Seviyan Kheer (Sweet Milky Vermicelli)
You may be wondering, what is Seviyan Kheer? Fair enough, it is a lesser known Pakistani dessert, but not for lack of deliciousness – because it is quite delicious! It’s a quick and simple dessert to make which is probably why it’s such a staple in Pakistani households. At the very least you…
Chapli Kebab
Pakistan is definitely known for its variety of kebabs and I love cooking and eating each and every one of them. I also think all of you should be able to eat them so here I am with one of Pakistan’s many traditional kebabs, Chapli Kebab. This spicy, aromatic kebab is known for…
Try With Me: Za’atar and Cheese Mana’eesh
Mana’eesh was something I always wanted to try and make on my own. After trying it in college thanks to my amazing friend I could not get enough! Unfortunately, it’s not something we normally make at home or even buy so I thought why not try making it? What could be better than…
Chaat Papri
I think we all have those homemade snacks that we just crave and love that a bag of potato chips just won’t cover. For me, it’s definitely Chaat Papri (or Papri Chaat). Chaat Papri is a traditional street food found all over the Indian subcontinent, which includes Pakistan, India, and Bangladesh! There are…
Pakistani Chicken Patties (Creamy Chicken Puff Pastry)
When you think of Chicken Patties I’m sure something very different comes to mind from a puff pastry with a chicken filling. I remember at a young age being disappointed at someone’s house when my mom pointed to the food table and said “Look, they have patties” only to find a puff pastry…
Rooh Afza — 3 Simple Ways
Rooh Afza is honestly just iconic. In Ramadan you would be hard pressed to not find this in every Pakistani household. Rooh Afza is a rose flavored syrup that can be used in a variety of different way from drinks to desserts. Today I want to share with you 3 different delicious drinks…
Aloo Pakoray (Potato Fritters)
Oh Pakoray. What a wonderful thing they are. So simple, so delicious, so amazing, almost too good to be true. Have I sold you on them? I sold myself and I already like them! For those who don’t know Aloo ke Pakoray are Pakistani Potato Fritter. Very commonly eaten for iftar during Ramadan,…
Chicken Spring Rolls
So this weeks recipe is chicken spring rolls…or egg rolls, I’m not really sure. It’s quite the controversial topic, but after doing a boatload of research on the matter I decided to call this a spring roll. (I hope I’m right). So yes, that is what I concluded. These light, flaky chicken and…
Potato Samosas
If you haven’t already guessed it, today’s recipe is none other than the very famous, wonderfully delicious SAMOSA!! (cue celestial music as a giant samosa descends from the sky enveloped in a soft glow) I know, it’s all very dramatic, but don’t worry I will make this as undramatic as a process as…