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

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

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