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
Chicken Karahi Recipe
Sharing a delicious chicken karahi recipe that is easy to make and is always a winner. Hope you enjoy this favorite south asian dish!Continue reading Chicken Karahi Recipe
Chicken Yakhni Pulao: A great recipe for the soul
Chicken Yakhni Pulao is a recipe that hits right at home! Try this delicious and easy recipe with some salad and raita for a treat!Continue reading Chicken Yakhni Pulao: A great recipe for the soul
Tandoori Chicken
My daughter’s preschool here in Calgary had a family potluck dinner yesterday. I wanted to take a dish that represented our unique cultural identity as Pakistani-Canadians and would be fairly fimiliar to all parents. Found a great recipe on one of my favorite food blogs My Halal Kitchen for Tandoori Chicken. This was a veryContinue reading Tandoori Chicken
Spices 101: How to make Garam Masala, Cumin and Coriander Powder
Making Garam Masala, Zeera (cumin) and Dhaniya (corriander) is quite simple and gives a unqiue taste to home-cooking that can not be matched by store-bought spices. Read this blog and follow the video to learn to do makes these spices at home!
Butter Chicken Recipe
Name the number one item on any Southasian/Indian/Pakistani menu in the western world? Yes, you guessed right! It’s Butter Chicken! Having lived 28 years in Pakistan before I moved to Canada, this always amazed me, because we had never cooked butter chicken in our house or seen it on restaurant menus. Chicken Karhai wasContinue reading Butter Chicken Recipe