Okra or bhindi as we call it, is a lot more then a delicious vegetable . In Pakistan we cook it in  summers. I will share some of its health benefits before sharing my delicious recipe with you. Okra is a powerhouse of valuable nutrients, nearly half of which is soluble fiber in the form of gums and pectins. Soluble fiber helps to lower serum cholesterol, reducing the risk of heart disease. The other half is insoluble fiber which helps to keep ... Read More

Its raining in Pakistan  and winter rain calls for hot snacks.  Pakoras are the pakwan of the rainy season ...  rain in winter or hot humid rain in barsaat. Another occasion where pakora is a must is the iftar parties  in Ramazan. Pakistanis just cannot imagine opening their fasts without pakoras! Pakoras are our traditional " junk food" which everybody, from young to old loves to eat.   They are mouth watering, tasty and irresistible. They are quick and easy to make.....so ... Read More

Ras Malai As sun starts blazing in summers our heart and taste buds long for cold desserts and drinks. Before these ice creams entered our lives we had our own eastern sweets which were preservative free. There are many such desserts like kheer and kulfa but my favourite is "ras malai". Its easy and quick to make. Let me share my sister's recipe with you. Ingredients: Milk - 1 litre Sugar - 6 table spoons Cardamom - 2 (chotti elaichi) 1 table spoon chopped pistachios (keep ... Read More

Gulab jaman is a traditional and tasty Pakistani sweet dish. My sister-in-law (nand) makes one of the best gulab jaman I have ever tasted. Its very quick and easy to make. Try it! Preparation time : 20 min Cooking time: 30 min Good for: 5-6 people(12-14 balls depending on the size) STEP 1: 1 cup nido 1 tbsp. flour 1 teasp. baking powder 1 teasp. suji 2 tbsp. oil 1 egg 1. Mix and sieve dry ingredients (flour, nido powder, suji) 2 to 3 times. 2. Put oil in it and mix with ... Read More

Chicken biryani is my favourite dish. I know all rice lovers find even the name of "biryani" enough to make their taste buds alive. In  Pakistan when we think of making menu for a dinner party, one rice dish is a must. Perfectly made biryani is an important part of an every dinner. The recipe which I am sharing with you now is a little different from the normal biryani we make at home. It is called the 'Hyderabadi biryani'. Hyderabad ... Read More

Yesterday I got this recipe of chicken boneless handi and on making this I finally declare this is the best chicken handi you can make, eat or taste. Highly recommended by me and you got to take my word on this! We used to love chicken boneless handi of Mr Chips (a restaurant in Jinnah Super market, Islamabad) but this is surely better. I am sorry to people who expect a housewife to post beauty tips, kitchen tips and recipes everyday ... Read More

Belated  (post long march) celebrations: Here comes a tried and tested  brownies recipe. Its yummy and easy to make. Ingredients: 3/4 cup - All purpose flour 3/4 cup - Butter 3 - Eggs 1/2 cup - Cocoa powder 1 tea sp - Baking powder 1 1/2 cup - White Sugar (powdered) 2 tea sp - Vanilla essence 3 oz / 100 gms - walnuts Method: Pre-heat oven and grease the pan. Sieve the powdered ingredients(flour, baking powder, cocoa powder) and put aside. Beat eggs well than add sugar and butter one by one. ... Read More

Coconut Delight: This a simple and easy to make recipe but has an amazing taste. You have to eat it to believe it. Ingredients: Sugar - 1 cup Coconut Powder _ 1 cup Nido(or any dry milk powder) - 1 cup Water - 1 1/2 cup Butter - 200 gms Method: Mix all the ingredients and cook on medium heat. Cook until water evaporates and it becomes thick. You will notice slight butter on sides then set it in a dish and decorate with finely cut almonds. Its a delight ! ... Read More

Harey Masalay Wali Chaanp Ingredients: Chaanp-1 kg Yogurt-250 gms Garlic (chopped)-2 teaspoons Ginger (chopped)-2 teaspoons Onion (medium size)-1 Green coriander (dhaniya)-1 cup. finely cut Green chilly- 8 Black pepper (grounded)- 1 tea spoon salt/oil- as per taste Eggs-2 Method: Finely chop green chillies and coriander and mix well in yogurt. Wash chaanp and marinate in yogurt mixture for an hour. Cut onions in form of rings and fry in oil till golden brown. Take them out. Beat eggs with salt and black pepper. Dip chaanp one by one in eggs and fry till golden brown. Fry ... Read More

Eid Al Azha is coming and we know its all about eating meat! Here is a recipe you would love to add in your eid menu. Ingredients: Qeema (mince meat)- 1kg Baisan (chickpea powder)-2  table spoon sabz mirchain ( green chillies)- 6 Khush dhaniya ( dry coriander)-1 tea spoon Sabz dhaniya- add as much as u like Podina (mint)- a few leaves Tomatoes-4 Onion-1 kg Ginger (cut into pieces)-2 table spoon Egg-1 Salt/red chillies (powder)- as much as u like Garam masala-2 tea spoon Ghee/oil- as much as u like Anar dana- 2 table spoon Method: Finely cut tomatoes, ... Read More