Dirty Apron Recipes

Muffins

Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins

Maliha Khan No ratings yet15 min15 min15 min 2¼ cups (280gm) AP flour2 tbsp black poppy seeds2 tsp baking powder½ tsp baking soda½ tsp salt½ cup (100gm) sugar¼ cup (50gm) light brown sugar2 tbsp (heaped) lemon zest⅔ cup milk (room temp)½ cup (113gm) butter (melted and cooled)2 tbsp oil2 large eggs2 tbsp lemon juice½ cup sour cream / Greek yogurt (room temp)1 tsp vanilla extract1 cup icing sugar2-3 tbsp lemon juice

17 ingredients
12 servings

Cooking time
15 min
Complexity level
Low

Lunch & Dinner
Ramadan & Eid

Dam ka Qeema

Maliha Khan No ratings yet45 min45 min45 min 1kg chicken/beef mince1 packet Shan Seekh kabab masala2 tbsp ginger and garlic paste1/4 cup fried onions1-2 tbsp roasted baisan (gram flour)1/2 tsp meat tenderiser1/4 cup oilonions to garnishfresh coriander leaves to garnishgreen chillies to garnish

10 ingredients

Cooking time
45 min
Complexity level
Low

Desi
Lunch & Dinner
Quick & Easy
Seafood

Balochi Fried Fish

Maliha Khan No ratings yet20 min20 min20 min 1kg boneless white fish2 tbsp coriander (whole)¾ tbsp cumin (whole)1½ tbsp red chilli flakes½ tbsp chaat masala1 tsp black pepper powder½ tsp garam masala1½ tbsp karhai masala2 tsp kasuri methi (dried fenugreek leaves)¾ tsp turmeric powder2 tbsp all-purpose flour¾ tsp saltoil for frying4-5 green chillies (deseeded)5-6 garlic cloves (minced)3 tbsp lemon juice1” ginger (julienned)fresh coriander leaves

18 ingredients
6 servings

Cooking time
20 min
Complexity level
Low

Desi
Everyday Meals
Lunch & Dinner
Quick & Easy

Baghray Chawal

Maliha Khan No ratings yet min min min 1 cup basmati rice1 tsp salt4 black peppercorns2 cloves1 cinnamon stick½ tsp cumin seeds (optional)½ tsp garlic paste½ tsp ginger paste2 tbsp fried onions1 tbsp plain yogurt½ cup oil

11 ingredients
3 servings

Complexity level
Low

Lunch & Dinner
Seafood

Salmon Aburi

Maliha Khan No ratings yet20 min20 min20 min 1 cup cooked sushi rice2 tbsp vinegar1 tbsp white sugar1 tsp salt2 fillet sashimi-grade salmon

5 ingredients
20 servings

Cooking time
20 min
Complexity level
Intermediate

Breakfast & Brunch

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Mushroom & Spinach Frittata with Feta Cheese

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Shakshuka

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Quick & Easy

Smoked Salmon Rolls

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15 min
0

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Brunch
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1

Breakfast Quesadillas

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Seafood

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0

Prawn Burritos with Coriander Lime Dressing

Desi

Pakistani recipes handed down generations in my family

Balochi Fried Fish

Baghray Chawal

Amritsari Tawa Fry Fish

Maliha Khan No ratings yet min min min ½ kg fish (any firm white fish)1½ tsp ginger and garlic paste1 tsp red chili powder½ tsp turmeric½ tsp salt½ tsp chaat masala1 tsp kasuri methi (dried fenugreek leaves)½ tsp ajwain (optional)½ tsp garam masala1½ tbsp lemon juice¼ cup besan (roasted)3 tbsp oil for frying

Imli Phulki

Maliha Khan No ratings yet min min min ¼ cup baisan (gram flour)¼ tsp cumin powder¼ tsp salt¼ tsp red chilli powder⅛ tsp baking powder1 cup water2 tbsp tamarind pulp2 tsp raw sugar1 tsp ginger powder½ tsp chaat masalasalt to taste¼ tsp red chilli powder

Persian Saffron Chicken (Joojeh Kabab)

Maliha Khan No ratings yet45 min45 min45 min 1kg boneless chicken thighs½ tsp ground saffron1 large onion (sliced)2 garlic cloves (minced)2 tbsp lemon juice⅓ cup yogurt1 tbsp oil1½ tsp salt1 tsp pepper½ tsp red chilli flakes

Garlicky Dill Yogurt (Raita)

Maliha Khan No ratings yet min min min 100gm yogurt1 garlic clove1 tbsp fresh dillsalt and pepper to season

Sweet Treats

Hazelnut Meringue Cookies

Maliha Khan No ratings yet1 h1 h1 h 3 large egg whites¾ cup superfine sugar¼ tsp cream of tartar1 cup chopped hazelnuts

Hazelnut Fig & Orange Cookies

Maliha Khan No ratings yet30 min30 min30 min 2¾ cups all-purpose flour1 tsp baking powder1 tsp salt1 cup butter¾ cup granulated sugar¾ cup packed brown sugar1 tsp vanilla extract2 large eggs½ cup dried figs (chopped)½ cup hazelnuts (chopped)4 tbsp orange juice4 tbsp orange zest

Cranberry Orange Terrazzo Cookies

Maliha Khan No ratings yet20 min20 min20 min 1 cup flour½ cup butter (softened)¼ cup sugar½ tsp vanilla extract1 egg yolk (room temp)pinch of salt¼ cup dried cranberries½ tbsp orange zest½ cup dark chocolate (optional)

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Dam ka Qeema

Spinach & Ricotta Puffs

Maliha Khan No ratings yet20 min20 min20 min ½ kg frozen spinach250gm ricotta cheese1 tsp salt½ tsp pepper1 tsp red chilli flakes2 tsp zaatar5 frozen puff pastry sheets2 eggs

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Almond Coriander Mint Chutney

Maliha Khan No ratings yet min min min 2 cups fresh coriander leaves (chopped)2 cups fresh mint (chopped)1 green chilli (chopped)2 tbsp almond powdersalt to taste1/4 tsp pepper (optional)1 tsp toasted cumin seeds1 lemon juice (or 2-3 tbsp tamarind pulp)1 garlic clove

Fried Chicken

Maliha Khan No ratings yet30 min30 min30 min 1 chicken (12-16 pieces)1 tsp salt½ tsp pepper1 tsp cumin powder1 lemon1 tsp garlic-ginger paste1 eggBreadcrumbsOil for deep frying

Aloo (Potato) Samosa

Maliha Khan No ratings yet1 h1 h1 h 1 cup flour¼ tsp salt1 tbsp oil (or 1½ tsp ghee)¼ cup warm water¼ tsp carom seeds (ajwain)2-3 potatoes⅛ cup peas1 tbsp oil¼ tsp cumin powder2 curry leaves¼-½ onion½ tsp ginger & garlic paste¼ tsp red chilli powder¼ tsp coriander powder⅛ tsp turmeric powder½ tsp salt¼ tsp red chili flakes¼ lemon2 tbsp coriander leaves1 green chilli

Elevated Haleem

Maliha Khan No ratings yet1 h1 h1 h 1 Shan Shahi / Easy Haleem mix½ kg beef¼ kg beef bones1 cup oil4 onions (thinly sliced)coriander leavesmint leaves1 tbsp ginger & garlic pastegreen chilliesginger (julienned)

Aloo (Potato) Paratha

Maliha Khan No ratings yet1 h1 h1 h 2 cups wholemeal flour2 tsp oil½ tsp + ½ tsp salt1 cup warm water5 potatoes¼ tsp red chilli powder2 green chillies (finely chopped)1 tsp coriander powder2 tbsp fresh coriander leaves1 tsp fresh ginger (finely chopped)

Meethi Puri

Maliha Khan No ratings yet min min min 2 cups plain flour½ cup semolina (sooji)½ cup wheat flour1 cup granulated sugar6-8 green cardamom (ground)1 cup ghee or oilwater to bind

Healthy Fried Chicken

Maliha Khan No ratings yet1 h1 h1 h 1 chicken (1-1¼ kg; 12-16 pieces)1 tsp salt½ tsp black pepper powder1 tsp cumin powder1 lemon1 tsp ginger & garlic paste1 eggbreadcrumbsoil for frying

Rice Kheer

Maliha Khan No ratings yet min min min 1L milk4 tbsp rice12 tbsp sugar12-14 almonds (powdered)8-12 green cardamom (powdered)saffron (pinch)½-1 cup powdered milk (Nido)½ cup fresh cream

Samosa Filling

Maliha Khan No ratings yet1 h1 h1 h 1 kg beef mince2 tsp ginger & garlic paste1 tbsp oil4 red chilli (whole)1 tsp cumin (whole)1" ginger (julienned)2 tsp dry-roasted ground coriander1½ tsp dry-roasted ground cumin1 tsp coriander powder2 tsp red chilli flakes1 tsp red chilli powder1 tsp turmeric powder1 tsp garam masala powder1½ tsp salt3-4 onions (finely chopped)4 green chillies (finely chopped)coriander leaves (finely chopped)mint leaves (finely chopped)

Pita Pockets (Nan Patey)

Maliha Khan No ratings yet30 min30 min30 min ½ kg boneless chicken1 capsicum (chopped)2 tomatoes (chopped)1 onion (chopped)½ tsp black peppersalt to taste½ tsp white pepper2 tbsp lemon juice½-1 tsp red chilli powder4 tbsp yogurt4 tbsp chilled fresh cream3 cloves garlic (crushed)ready nan dough1 small piece of coal

Olives Chutney

Maliha Khan No ratings yet10 min10 min10 min green olivesblack olivesfresh coriander leavesground red chilli flakeslemon juicebrown sugarolive oilsalt

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Dahi Baray

Meher Naeem No ratings yet45 min45 min45 min 1 cup urid (maash) daal¼ tsp salt½ tsp ginger powder¼ tsp all-spice powderpinch of baking sodaoil for frying½ kg yogurt¼ tsp salt2 tsp sugar

Chocolate Fudge

Maliha Khan No ratings yet20 min20 min20 min 1½ packets (375gm) Marie biscuits2 tbsp butter3 tbsp cocoa3 tsp sugar1 can condensed milk

Vermicelli Kheer (Siwayyan)

Maliha Khan No ratings yet1 h1 h1 h 1 litre fresh milk12 tsp sugar2-3 tbsp ghee3 cardamoms (whole)½-1 tbsp sago (aka sabudanaoptional)slivered almondsslivered pistachios½ packet (3 oz) vermicelli

Dahi Phulki (Savoury)

Maliha Khan No ratings yet30 min30 min30 min 1 cup besan (aka gram flour)½ tsp + ½ tsp + 1 tsp cumin powder½ tsp + ½ tsp + 1 tsp salt½ tsp red chilli powder⅛ tsp baking sodachopped coriander leaves1 cup + 1 tbsp yogurtoil for frying

Kaalay Chanay

Maliha Khan No ratings yet3 h3 h3 h ½ kg kaalay chanay (black chickpeas)½ tsp + ¼ tsp baking soda½ tsp salt½ tsp coriander powder1 tsp cumin powder½ tsp red chilli powder1 tsp ground red chilli flakes1 tsp chaat masala¼ tsp turmeric powder1 tomato (chopped)½ onion (chopped)2 green chillies (sliced)2-3 tbsp fried onions (crushed)3-4 tbsp tamarind paste (or 1 lemon)fresh coriander (chopped)

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Siwayyon Ka Muzafir (Sweet Vermicelli)

Maliha Khan No ratings yet45 min45 min45 min 1 packet (6 oz) vermicelli (aka siwayyan)1 cup sugar3 tbsp ghee2 cups milkslivered almondsslivered pistachios

Shami Kabab

Maliha Khan No ratings yet2 h2 h2 h 1 kg boneless beef (cut in cubes 1"x1")½ cup chana dal (split chickpeas)salt to taste4 red chilli (mundu chilli) whole1" piece ginger (sliced)½ cup water1 tsp garam masala powderoil for frying½ bunch mint leaves2 onions4 tbsp ginger2 green chillies1 lemon

Chicken Spring Rolls

Maliha Khan No ratings yet1h 30min1h 30min1h 30min 2 cups cabbage2 cups boneless chicken1 cup capsicums1 cup carrots2 cups bean sprouts½ cup noodles (optional)3 eggssalt to tastepepper to tastewhite pepper to tastesugar to tastesoy sauce to taste1 cup spring onionsoil for fryingspring roll wrappers (100 sheets)

Tuna & Potato Cutlets

Maliha Khan No ratings yet30 min30 min30 min 3 medium potatoes1 large can tuna (425gm)1 stalk spring onions (finely chopped)2 tbsp coriander leaves2 tbsp lemon juice1 tsp salt½ tsp red chilli flakes½ tsp green chillies1 tsp cumin powder½ tsp chat masalabreadcrumbs1 egg (whipped)oil for frying

15 min

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