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…

Bhuni Moong Daal-بھنی ہوئی مونگ دال-

Fro those who don’t know, Moong is a skinned and halved version of the whole Moong bean. They are flat, golden in color, have a mild taste and are easy to cook. Some people would tell you that split Moong daal is good for children, elderly people and convalescents as it is relatively easily digested.  Bhunni daal…

Spinach Cream Soup-پالک کا سوپ

Winters are here, almost… Yaaaaay!! It’s time for coffee, soups and kashmiri chai (pink tea), halvas and lots and lots of weddings. As Marge Kennedy says and I agree, “soup is a lot like a family”. Every ingredient enhances the others; each batch has its own characteristics; and it needs time to simmer to reach…