Sharing my memories of cooking with family and a simple recipe of punjabi yakhni pilau that is best enjoyed with the company of loved ones!Continue reading Family, Love and the Joy of Pilau: Stories and a Yakhni Pilau Recipe
Crispy Bhindi Recipe
Sharing a delicious and simple crispy bhindi recipe that is sure to shine in your menu and will go great with any main dish you have!Continue reading Crispy Bhindi Recipe
My South Asian/Desi Cooking Journey
Growing up in Pakistan, I have always enjoyed South Asian/Desi dishes though I never had to cook them myself. Living in my parents’ house meant that there was house help available and a dedicated cook. Things changed when I moved to Canada. I still loved eating South Asian food but now had to cook myselfContinue reading My South Asian/Desi Cooking Journey
English Tea, Desi Chai: How to Host a Desi Afternoon Tea
A complete guide to throw a fun desi afternoon tea including ideas for decorations, menu, ambiance, entertainment and lots more! Continue reading English Tea, Desi Chai: How to Host a Desi Afternoon Tea
Fun-shaped Shami Kebab
A simple shami kebab recipe that can used for the whole family. Plus a creative and fun way to serve shami kebab to your kids. Continue reading Fun-shaped Shami Kebab
Desi Dinner Planning: Host a Stress-Free “Dawat-of-the-year”
Have a big dawat coming up? Afraid of judgmental aunties scrutinizing your biryani, serving Nihari gone cold and guest children ruining your table decor? Have no fear! We have some awesome tips for you to host the “Dawat-of-the-year” as you plan your desi dinner. I’m super excited to collaborate with my talented friend Madiha, fromContinue reading Desi Dinner Planning: Host a Stress-Free “Dawat-of-the-year”
Oreo Vanilla Pudding with Salted Caramel
I’m super excited to have a guest post on the blog today by the very talented Kiran from the blog Kay’s Caramelized Confessions. I love Kiran’s recipes for their simplicity and creativity. Her blog is full of inspiration and ideas for any food lover. Today she is sharing a dessert recipe that is perfect forContinue reading Oreo Vanilla Pudding with Salted Caramel
Ammie’s Visit & the Age Old Comfort of Nihari
Nihari is a traditional dish served to guests and eaten at brunch. I share the recipe for Nihari here along with how I welcomed my mother to my house.Continue reading Ammie’s Visit & the Age Old Comfort of Nihari
Pulao Vs Pulao: A fun comparison of two Afghani Pulao recipes
Let’s compare two Afghani Pulao recipes! I cooked them both, share the method with you and my verdict on both the recipes!Continue reading Pulao Vs Pulao: A fun comparison of two Afghani Pulao recipes
Understanding Diwali: Three Stories & Two Recipes
Diwali, the festival of lights, is one of the biggest celebrations for Hindus around the world and it’s coming up this weekend. In a world where there is more judgement, intolerance and hate rather than acceptance, co-existence and love, I feel it’s important to understand the culture and celebrations of those around us. There isContinue reading Understanding Diwali: Three Stories & Two Recipes