Zeera Biscuits/ Jeera Biscuits (Cumin in English) are very popular savory biscuits from Pakistan, which are sold in bakeries as well as packaged biscuits. These make the perfect tea-time snack, famously eaten dipped in tea! These biscuits have a delicious blend of buttery, sweet, and savory flavors which is complimented well by the warm, earthy taste from the cumin seeds. I am sharing a simple recipe to make these at home, and trust me, once you try out this recipe, you will not go back to the store-bought ones. You can also try out other Pakistani bakery style biscuits, which I have shared i ..read more

Strawberries and desserts go hand-in hand- the tartness of strawberries perfectly compliment the sweetness of any dessert. The recipe I’m sharing today for strawberry filled cupcakes is a perfect example of this. These delectable cupcakes feature a moist and fluffy cupcake filled with a luscious strawberry filling, which adds a burst of fruity flavor to the cupcake. To finish it off, top the cupcakes with a light strawberry buttercream frosting and you have the ultimate summer dessert! Table Of Contents Recipe at a Glance For the Cupcakes: For the Strawberry Filling/ Compote: For the Stra ..read more

Panjeeri is a traditional South Asian dish best known for its nutritious ingredients (nuts, ghee) and energy-boosting properties. Given its high-energy content, Panjeeri is ideal for consumption during winters, as a post-workout snack or postpartum recovery. You can use any nuts of your choice or even add dried fruits such as raisins, cranberries, etc. You can also replace refined sugar with jaggery for a healthier option as well as additional benefits. Table Of Contents Recipe at a Glance Step by Step Process FAQs Serving Suggestions Substitutions & Variations Storage and Make Ahead ..read more

Today I am sharing the recipe for Almond Shortbread Cookies, which are known to be tender, soft, and have a melt-in-your-mouth texture. Although, shortbread can also be made plain but this version has an Almond Florentine layer on top, which gives it a delicious twist. Needless to say, these cookies are a classic treat for tea time. Table Of Contents Recipe at a Glance Step by Step Process FAQs Serving Suggestions Substitutions & Variations Storage and Make Ahead Recipe at a Glance For Cookie Base: Room temperature ingredients- egg, unsalted butter Icing/ confectioner’s sugar Ground ..read more

Chicken sliders is an ideal choice for party food. Its quick to put together in advance and is always a crowd-pleaser. What more, chicken sliders are super versatile and can be customized to suit different palates. Today I’m sharing a Pakistani variation of this recipe called ‘Tandoori Chicken Sliders’, which is perfect for serving in Iftar in the month of Ramadan. You can make these sliders with or without vegetables and instead of chutneys, you can use ketchup & mayo. In a nutshell, the possibilities are endless! Table Of Contents Recipe at a Glance Step by Step Process FAQs Serving ..read more

Ramadan is around the corner and my idea for this holy month is to share easy to make, healthy recipes that can be enjoyed in Suhoor or Iftar. Seekh Kebabs is one such recipe- its a very famous Pakistani barbeque delicacy, which is sold in street-side restaurants. It is typically made from ground meat- beef, mutton or chicken and is served with pooris or parathas. Today I am sharing the homemade version of this recipe which you can shallow fry, barbecue or even airfry. This recipe is perfect for making in Ramadan as these kebabs are quick to assemble, use everyday ingredients and can be made ..read more

Ramadan in Pakistan is synonymous with pakoras. Whether its vegetable, chicken or daal (lentil) pakoras, they are a part of Iftar spread in most households. Pakoras are a popular street food of Pakistan and are sold by the dozens, specially in Ramadan as well as rainy season. These are fairly simple to make and the dry batter can be made well in advance, making these a quick snack item. I’m sharing the recipe of Pakora Platter today as part of my Ramadan series, which includes aloo (potatoes), gobhi (cauliflower) and paneer pakoras. You can serve pakoras with green chutney or tamarind chutney ..read more

Soups are generally quick to make and provide ample nutrition as well as taste. Today, I’m sharing the recipe for ‘Tomato-beet Soup’, which is a warm, hearty dish that brings together the sweetness of tomatoes and the earthy flavor of beets. This recipe is full of nutrition and is ideal for serving in Iftar in the month of Ramadan, to provide the required nutrition with no heaviness. Table Of Contents Recipe at a Glance Step by Step Process FAQs Serving Suggestions Substitutions & Variations Storage and Make Ahead The recipe is quite simple and can be prepared under an hour using ba ..read more

Aaloo bonda is a popular South Asian street food and a popular snack in Pakistan, specially for serving in Iftar in the Muslim holy month of Ramadan. Its an easy recipe to put together with basic ingredients, which are generally available in your pantry. Table Of Contents Recipe at a Glance Step by Step Process FAQs Serving Suggestions Substitutions & Variations Storage and Make Ahead The recipe is made using mashed potatoes & seasonings, dipped in a gram flour batter and deep-fried until crispy. It is typically served with green coriander and tamarind( imli )chutneys. For more ..read more

Today I’m sharing a very popular Pakistani bakery-style recipe of Chicken Pattice, which is basically a chicken filled puff pastry. This is a staple evening snack in a lot of households in Pakistan and is mostly bought from bakeries, but as my mantra goes- homemade is always better than store-bought and specially if you are not in Pakistan this recipe will come in so handy. This makes chicken patties also perfect for serving in Iftar in the month of Ramadan and these tastes delicious when served piping hot from the oven. The chicken filling recipe is quite versatile and can be used in other r ..read more