‘Zarda’ is a traditional and aromatic Pakistani dessert which takes you back to its origin – ‘the Mughal era’. I wonder why it is called zarda? I asked Ali, my husband, and he lazily replied back “due to its yellow colour”, which surprisingly is true. Zarda is a Persian word which means yellow. In India Continue reading «Zarda – a Royal Treat »
I had the pleasure of trying one of the most unique types of foods during my Hajj tour in 2009 and I still remember the best breakfast I had in the tents of Mina included ‘Egg Paratha’. I came back to Pakistan and tried it myself and it was absolutely lovely. I still make it Continue reading «Egg Paratha- Zee’s Favorite Breakfast»
You can make this spiced version at home usually brought in from Halwa Puree vendors. You will need following ingredients to cook for four people (considering you have cooked other dishes on the menu too!) 1 Can of Chick peas (or about half kilo boiled Chick peas). You can also use small sized chick peas Continue reading «Aalo-Channay Achari : Picklish Potatoes with Chick peas»
Who didn’t hate Karelay when they were young? Even though I was always lectured on how if you eat Karelay you will get less mosquito bites etc. I still just wouldn’t eat. Until the day I ate these qeema bhare karele made by my Nani Khala – Gogi. (a.k.a Stuffed bitter gourd with minced meat) While researching on Continue reading «Qeema Bhare Karele – Bitter Gourd turned into Yummy Stuffed Bitter Gourd»
Eid is a real treat for kids. New clothes, new shoes, eidee (money given as a gift). There is something about it that makes them happy. I still remember the excitement when we were young and used to go to our grand parents house a night before eid. When we would wake up in the Continue reading «Sweet Celebrations- Eid-ul-Fitar the Pakistani Way »
Weekends are definitely best spent sleeping away, especially after a brain draining week. I like to sleep late on Saturdays to catch up some sleep but on Sundays, I like having a heavy breakfast or rather a loaded brunch. We are talking about parathas, mushroom cheese omelet, potatoes gravy, butter etc.! The set menu for brunch at Continue reading «Sunday Treat – A Perfect Pakistani Brunch Menu »
Eating Lauki is known to have a very refreshing and cooling effect in summers. This particular dish is also a great natural remedy to have when you have a bad stomach. Continue reading «Lauki ka Raita ( Bottle Gourd with Yogurt )- Another Summer Treat»
Lamb Chops (aka Mutton Chops) is my favourite cut in lamb meat. It is cooked with gravy, as well but personally I love this recipe of crumbed lamp chops. Its my grand mother’s recipe. Another reason i love it is because it is an 0-so-simple dish. You would need Lamb chops 8-10 1 cup Vinegar Continue reading «Crumbed and Fried Champ (Lamb Chops)»
Though similar to a Pakistani Chicken Qorma, we call this dish Canadian chicken qorma because my Phuphu, who has been living in Canada for about 30 years, taught this to my mom. Being a working women, my phupoo came up with these easy to cook recipes. It was an instant hit in our family. Continue reading «Canadian Chicken Qorma- A quick Chicken Recipe»
Its season for Lady finger (Okra). It’s a nightmare to clean this vegetable but just because it is my favourite vegetable, I can take the pain of preparing it. Buying Lady Finger: There is just one tip, DO NOT go for the long sized lady fingers. Pick the smaller or medium size lady finger. This vegetable should Continue reading «Bhindee Masala (Okra Masala)- Another vegetarian’s treat!»
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