Matar Pulao – Rice pilaf with peas

Even though Biryani is always a strong contender, “Pulao/Pilaf” is my middle name. I can never have enough, literally! No dinner at my place is complete without it. If you are coming over you already know what the menu is going to be. Whenever I see Pulao (the real deal that is), my heart beats…

Aloo Paratha -آلو پراٹھا- Potato filled flatbread

This recipe is my most tried and tested and I wouldn’t trade it for anything. I’ll explain in three  parts the potato filling and the dough for the paratha and how to assemble them. Makes:10-12 I have step by step pictures of how you should fold the flatbread spread all through the post. Dough for…

Khara-Masala Chicken

This recipe is quick and easy to make, has chicken and has a very unique delicious taste. All of you probably know that masala is the word used for ground spices and Khara literally translates to standing. Usually when someone mentions khara masala they just mean that most of the spices being used are either whole…

Koftay – Pakistani Style Meatball Curry

There could be nothing more traditional than Koftay when it comes to Pakistani cuisine….. It’s interesting to see how many different countries of the world have Koftay as a major part of their cuisine. Central-Asian countries, North African, Mediterranean and so many more. Usually made of ground meat (lamb, chicken , beef or veal) with…