Ah, its that time of year where I’m extremely busy occupying myself with summer-y things. You know, sitting, eating, walking outside – all the usual. Speaking of summer, today’s recipe is the perfect drink to mix up on hot summer day. You know, those painfully hot days where you start sweating as soon…
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Chicken Manchurian
Today’s recipe is Chicken Manchurian!! This was actually one of the first recipes I learned to make as a kid, so in the name of nostalgia it’s very near and dear to my heart. I’ve tweaked it over the years and come up with something that I quite enjoy. You’re probably wondering what…
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…
Gajar Muttar Sabzi (Carrot and Pea Side Dish)
If you’re looking for a simple, delicious way to add some veggies to your next meal than look no further than this Gajar Muttar Subzi (Carrot and Pea Curry). This quick, spiced Carrot and Pea side dish is warm, aromatic, and delicious. It goes great on rice or as a side dish with…
Shrimp Biryani
There is nothing like a freshly made, steaming bowl of Biryani. It’s one of THE most iconic dishes in Pakistan and I can’t wait to share my recipe with y’all. Biryani, for those who don’t know, is a rice dish made with a curried protein layered in between aromatic basmati rice. It can…
Aloo ke Kebab (Potato Kebabs)
Potatoes are such a versatile ingredient, I mean, everyone knows this but really have you ever thought about the amount of recipes that potatoes are in? Sure, you can say that about about anything but you can do so much to a potato—boil it, roast it, mash it, fry it and just everything…
Ande ka Salan (Egg Curry)
Sometimes you find yourself needing to cook a meal fast and you only have the bare essentials. What can you do in this situation?? You could toast some bread and wallow in despair OR you could cook yourself a great meal with the ingredients you have! The one you choose is up to…
Grilled Chicken Tikka
Hey hey hey!!! Guess who’s back?! Wait, I’ll give you a hint. She’s super cool, she can cook (allegedly), and she’s kind of one of the most amazing people you know. What’s that? Beyonce, you say? No, I said she can cook. But I mean, you’re pretty close. Oh, you have another guess?…
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…
Samosa? Dough
Now, I know exactly what you’re thinking. “Sana you are way too cool, I just can’t even handle your coolness! Where does it all come from?! How can one person possibly be THIS cool?!” Well to tell you the truth I was-What’s that now? Oh…that’s not what you were thinking. You were thinking…