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In our society, the most common breakfast of every household is the divine combination of Chai Paratha. However, the preparation of this breakfast requires quite energy and time. Certainly, processing the dough and turning it into a delightful layered Paratha is no easy task. For most cooks, it takes around an hour or two to […]
Wandering in the Pakistani streets, one can never miss out on the frequently appearing and much crowded Shawarma stalls. The mouth-watering aroma of the meat slowly cooking in the tower is simply irresistible. Even if you aren’t hungry, you are likely to end up sitting on those traditional wooden benches nearby and lick down the […]
Coming home after doing a week or even a month’s worth of greens shopping, one gets challenged with the task of keeping them as fresh as possible. Certainly, you will not cook all the vegetables in a day and store them (though, I have seen a few ladies do accomplish this energy and time-intensive task😬). […]
Order my debut cookbook, Pakistan: Recipes and Stories from Home Kitchens, Restaurants and Roadside Stands. Featuring 100+ delicious recipes, stunning photography and essays that ground the food in place and context, PAKISTAN is the most complete look at Pakistani cuisine to date! Jeera (also spelled zeera) biscuits are a staple in Pakistani bakeries. They are a sweet […]
In recent years, the safety of artificial sweeteners has come under scrutiny, with concerns being raised about their potential health risks. Of particular interest is the use of artificial sweeteners in popular diet beverages such as Diet Coke. As the global authority on public health, the World Health Organization (WHO) is poised to make a […]
Scientifically, Ginger refers to the rhizome of a flowering plant that originated from China. Ginger has a close relation with turmeric, cardamom, and galangal. Also known as ginger root, Ginger is a herbaceous perennial that grows approximately one meter tall. The flowers on the plant have pale yellowish petals, tinted by rich purple. Whereas, the […]
Sweet, creamy, and cold – How can one not crave such a foodstuff? Perhaps, one simply cannot. Ice creams are one of the most loved and consumed sweets in the world. Whether it’s after delicious main courses or a random midnight snack, ice creams serve best for all. They have this unique satisfying and fulfilling attribute that compares […]
Chicken is an all-time star and a versatile ingredient. The aromatic, though a little bland, white meat goes perfectly well with almost every recipe. It is a flexible, nutritious, easy-to-use, and quick ingredient that regularly saves the day for a majority of chefs. Using Chicken, you can make curries, rice dishes, stews, soups, and whatnot. […]
Last year, the world witnessed heights of Veganism. The latter trended to the extent that several renowned platforms, such as The Economist and Forbes, declared 2019 as the Vegan Year. Can you imagine? An entire dedicated to the concept of a Vegan diet? But why? What is Veganism all about? Why is it getting so much attention […]
Whole Wheat Flour is one of the most staple pantry items. From Roti to baked goods, a huge variety of foods involves Whole Wheat Flour. Hence, even if you like it or not, you will certainly find it in your pantry. Although the general term for it is Whole Wheat Flour, people in the UK […]
