Wholemeal Puri
No ratings yet 12oz wholemeal flour4oz all-purpose flour1 tbsp melted ghee/oil½ cup water½ tsp salt
Made with wholemeal flour this puri is soft from the inside and crispy on the outside.
Desi
Gajar ka Halwa (Carrot Halwa)
No ratings yet 1kg carrots (grated)2 tbsp ghee/oilcardamom powder (of 2-3 cardamoms)2 cups sugar1 cup dry milk powdersliced pistachios & almonds to garnish
This is my maternal grandmother's recipe for a quick "bazaar-like" carrot halwa.
Paneer Reshmi Handi
No ratings yet 1 kg boneless chicken thigh (cut in strips or chunks)1 large onion4 tbsp oil2 tsp ginger & garlic paste1½ tsp cumin seeds (toasted)2 tsp coriander powder2 tsp salt1 tsp white pepper½ cup yogurt2+1 green chillies2 tbsp coconut powder½ cup cream2 tbsp butter¼ cup cheddar cheesefresh ginger (julienned)
Tender chicken in a rich, creamy, coconut-y curry. Inspired by none other than Karachi's Kolachi restaurant.
Quick Tomato Tamarind Potatoes
No ratings yet 3 medium potatoes1 tbsp oil1 tsp cumin seeds½ tsp salt½ tsp red chilli flakes2 tbsp tomato paste2 tbsp tamarind pulpfresh coriander leavesgreen chillies
Cut the potatoes in walnut-sized chunks. I like to keep the skin on but you can peel it if you want.
Heat oil in a pan and fry the cumin seeds until they're ...
Stewed Zucchini with Tomatoes
No ratings yet 3 white zucchini (aka Lebanese zucchini)1 tsp whole cumin1 medium onion (chopped)2 tomatoes (chopped)½ tsp salt½ tsp turmeric powder½ tsp red chilli flakescoriander leavesgreen chillies2 tbsp oil
Chop the onions, tomatoes and zucchini.
Heat the oil in a pan. Add cumin and fry on medium-low heat until it changes colour slightly and becomes fragrant (about 30 sec...