I remember a younger, naïve, student version of myself, often asking my Mother ‘Is there any dessert?’. Often, she would reply ‘Yes, we have kheer/halwa/sawaiyan/gajrela/xyz Desi dessert in the fridge’ …

What’s your favourite vegetable? Up till quite recently, spinach has been my favourite. Now aubergines are my current favourite, but spinach comes in at a close second.

Cholay, also known as channey, are commonly served as a breakfast dish served alongside halwa with puris (deep fried flatbreads) and/or parathas (flatbreads cooked in ghee/oil). This sort of a breakfast is absolutely heavenly – …

This Prawn Pilau Biryani is of the quickest recipes I have worked with to date. But don’t you dare think the minimal cook times makes this a ‘mediocre’ meal. The …

Assalamu Alaikum! (May peace be upon you) Here’s a quick roundup of some things that caught my eye this month, in words and pictures, including what I’ve been reading this …

Bhuna Gosht Masala, or Lamb Bhuna as it more commonly known as, is a delicious and rich dinner which takes minimal effort and provides such a maximal return of flavours! …

I remember before I got married, I asked my then-fiance now-husband what his favourite food was. He responded ‘I like Pilau and Biryani’.

What’s the easiest way to get a wickedly deep and divine ‘can’t-quite-put-my-finger-on-what-it-is’ flavour? Broth. Hands down, this is one of the easiest things ANYONE could do in the kitchen. It is fool-proof. …

When I think of aloo ki tikki, I think of the classical Pakistani food I grew up eating. I think of the daal and chawal my mother made that I loved. I remember sneaking …

As my exams linger close by, I find myself turning towards quick, simple and classic recipes. I love spending time in the kitchen and experimenting with new recipes and ideas, …