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,…
Category: Vegetarian
Mini Apple Pastries
Hello all! Hoping everyone is doing very well, indeed. You may or may not know but it is currently Ramadan! So, Ramadan Mubarak! Ramadan is one of the months in the Islamic calendar which is observed by Muslims worldwide as a month of fasting, praying, and community. I’m excited to be observing another…
Tehari Rice
Tehari or Tahri or Tehri, however you may spell it or say it, is a fragrant yellow rice dish common in Southeast Asia. It gets it’s iconic yellow hue by being cooked in a spice (primarily composed of turmeric) infused water. You can dress it up by adding other vegetables like green beans,…
Aloo ka Paratha
Hey folks! I’m here on just another day with just another recipe 😊How is everyone doing? I’ve been chugging along through the days. Cooking food, watching movies, reading books, and picking up new hobbies. Standard Quarantine things. I’ve mentioned I’ve been cooking an awful lot which is definitely lots of fun. Although, our…
Try With Me: Whipped Coffee
At this point I’m sure most everyone familiar with viral trends has heard about the very famously nicknamed whipped coffee, “Dalgona Coffee”. For those who don’t know (which was me up until very recently) this whipped coffee drink holds its origins in India, Pakistan, and Macau where it’s very commonly served with milk…
Try With Me: Candied Glass Strawberries (Tanghulu)
Hi everyone! Hope everybody is doing wonderfully! I’m doing something a little different today (not just recipe-wise) but I’m posting on Monday 😮! Honestly, I’ve had the chance to cook so much these days that for the time being I would love to post two recipes a week. This week, I wanted to…
Almond Pistachio Pastry
Hey folks! How’s everyone holding up? Hope you’re doing well and staying safe! I’ve been spending my days of #socialDistancing doing what I think many people have, cooking and baking. Much to the enjoyment of my family, hahaha. It’s not the worst way to spend days at home and I can honestly say…
Chai Paratha
Hi folks! Today I’m going to show you how to make a real classic Pakistani breakfast dish. I would describe it as a layered, flaky, soft and crispy flatbread (that is a lot of adjectives and I mean every one). They’re also known as Lachha paratha’s — the word lachha, I learned, means…
Try With Me: Apple Tarte Tatin
Hey folks! Today on “Try with me” I tried my hand at a Tarte Tatin. For all it’s fanciness in the name it’s actually a really simple recipe. You may or may not be asking yourself, “What’s a tarte tatin, Sana?” Well, I’m going to let you know…right now. According to my research…
Try With Me: Apple Cider Doughnuts
Hey guys, hope you’ve been well! I just wanted to apologize for the lack of post last week, it was very unprofessional of me. What a shame really, I’m sure everyone was on the edge of their seats waiting to see what I would post. But, don’t worry, I have returned with a…