Namak Paray.

Assalamu alaikum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuhu!

In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful

I remember making namak paray in primary school.

Our school was predominantly Asian and so when we did a little cooking here and there, Asian snack food was almost always on the menu.

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Achari Roast Chicken.

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In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful

I've never met a Punjabi who doesn't love achaar.
Achaar is a spicy pickle and there are a million different varieties out there.

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Smoky Chicken Paratha Rolls.

Assalamu alaikum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuhu!

In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful

Guys! How are you? It has been a while since we last spoke.

I hope you'll forgive me because to make up for it, I'm sharing a pretty good recipe with you all today.

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Lamb Kofta Curry.

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In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful

I have another delicious Pakistani curry for you today.
This is my Mum's lamb kofta curry.

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Lamb Shorba with Peas.

Assalamu alaikum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuhu!

In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful

Let me introduce you to a real Punjabi Winter warmer!
Today I'm showing you how to cook my Mother's lamb shorba with peas.

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Mooli Paratha.

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In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful

Nothing beats a hot paratha on a cold day.

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Boneless Lamb Curry.

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In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful

Sometimes you're in the mood for a really good lamb curry.

When the mood strikes me, this is the curry I cook.

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Carrot Kheer.

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In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful

It's my last recipe before my Eid blog holiday!
I'm finishing with a traditional Punjabi dessert which is perfect for Eid.

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Boneless Lamb Biryani.

Assalamu alaikum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuhu!

In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful

Yesterday on Instagram, I asked you guys whether you would like me to post a lamb biryani or lamb curry before Eid.

The biryani won and so here it is.

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Cauliflower Chilli Cheese Stuffed Roti.

Assalamu alaikum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuhu!

In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful

Anyone else hate having a cold during the Summer?
I've had one for the past week and it really is the worst.

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Chicken and Courgette Curry.

Assalamu alaikum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuhu!

In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful

Today, I'm planning on re-potting my courgette plants.
I never thought I would ever type that sentence, by the way.

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Masala Lamb Chops.

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In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful

Time to share a much requested recipe!

You guys have been asking for a lamb chop recipe for ages and finally today I'm sharing one.

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Mango Lassi.

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In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful

It's mango season!
I don't know about you guys but right now my fridge is overflowing with sweet Pakistani mangoes.

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Falooda.

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In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful

It's the ultimate Pakistani Summer treat!

A cross between a drink and a dessert, Falooda is surprisingly easy to make at home.

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Our House Kichri.

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In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful

Me and kichri go way back.

In our house, it's this simple dish of rice and lentils which has always been associated with someone who is sick.

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Aloo Paratha.

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In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful

Otherwise known as a flatbread stuffed with spicy potatoes and onion.
Aloo paratha is another classic Pakistani breakfast.

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Linseed Panjeeri.

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In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful

It's the ultimate Pakistani superfood!

This is my Aunt's recipe for a linseed panjeeri.

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Our House Everyday Pakistani Tea.

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In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful

When I told my Mother that I wanted to take pictures of her making our everyday Pakistani tea, she laughed at me.

Mainly because to her it's something so simple.

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Spicy Lamb Curry for 25.

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In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful

In the past, I've been asked to share a curry recipe that feeds a crowd.
A few weeks back, I had the opportunity to take pictures of this spicy lamb curry that my Mother made.

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Fresh Methi Pakoras with Green Chutney.

Assalamu alaikum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuhu!

In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful

The perfect vegan starter or snack!
And, even though no one round here is remotely vegan, these fresh methi pakoras dunked into a spicy green chutney disappear dangerously fast every time I make them.

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