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Okra Masala

This is a very simple Okra recipe suitable for vegetarians

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

Afghani Bengun (Aubergine/Eggplant)

My mum s friend from Afganistan now residing in California shared this recipe with us It is an intricate dish with many stages but the end result is tasty and pleasing to the eye

Lamb Tawa

This is a special Pakistani Restaurant and Roadside dish cooked on an Iron griddle or frying pan to impart special flavours

Leg of Lamb Roast

Contrary to popular belief we do Roasts including Leg of Lamb As we enjoy the flavour of spices and garlic we include these in our roasts Here is a really good recipe from my aunt in Narowal

Muthi Kebabs with gravy

This is a recipe that just happened I made some fist shaped kebabs as a starter they were not very popular with those that ate them and I had loads leftover The next day I made a masala and mixed the two

Fish Yoghurt Curry (fish kadee)

This is a very innovative recipe shared with me by my sister in law in the USA The yoghurt and fish go together to create a yummy saucy curry

Fish Fried Ichra style

This is the recipe for a very popular street fried fish from Ichra Bazaar in Lahore Pakistan I spoke to the street vendor about sharing his secret recipe with me at first he was hesitant but when I said I would not open up shop next to him he was

Fish Karahi

A friend who originates from Kenya shared her family recipe with me during one Ramadan Annual Muslim month of fasting I have re created it and made it many times over as it is very popular The recipe is slightly complex but is worth the excellent result

Fish Maryam Masala

This is a recipe that has been in our family in Pakistan and Kenya for quite sometime and has evolved over the years This is a straightforward version demonstrated to me by my dad s sister in the United Kingdom