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Tamarind Chutney
As with a majority of recipes on this website, there is more than one way of making this chutney. This is a recipe from my sister-in-law in Pakistan who serves it with Tandoori chicken and other roasts.
Dried Plum Chutney
This is called alu bukhara (dry plums) chutney in Pakistan and made at weddings on a large scale. I learnt this from my husband’s 75 year old uncle, he actually made it for me and then told me how to do it right!
Green Chutney
This is a really good mixture of mainly green ingredients and works very well as a dip or accompaniment.
Chutney Apple/mango
This chutney goes well with a lot of dry snacks and starters but especially with the Dokhra and Kebabs.
Avocado chutney
This is an excellent accompaniment for crisps and tacos but also goes well with Chicken Cornflakes and Lamb chops with tomato puree.
Carrot Pickle
This is one of the most commonly served accompaniments with rice and vegetarian dishes in mosques especially in East Africa.
Potato and Cauliflower
This is a common dish in Indian and Pakistani households, my version has a tarka at the end that makes it different and produces a wonderful aroma.
Aloo Bhurji – Potato bhurji (Narowali style)
My grandma from Narowal – Pakistan used to make this really tasty potato dish. We have made it many times over in other cities in Pakistan, Kenya and now in the UK. The outcome depends on the type of potatoes used, for e.g Meru potatoes work best in Kenya, New potatoes
Masoor Whole
A traditional way of making whole masoor the Narowalian way - Pakistan. It can be served as a soup with French bread.
Chillie Paneer
Paneer is an Indian cottage cheese, sometimes made at home but more often shop bought. It is easily available in most UK Supermarkets and Indian grocers. My childhood friend in Leicester makes the best Chillie paneer and this is her recipe.
Chikad chanay (Chickpeas Pakistani style)
This dish is prepared as part of a breakfast menu, I learnt it from a lady from Gujranwalla - Pakistan. The result is a dark and muddy chickpea dish.