The first time I had Asparagus was at a restaurant, served as a side to an overcooked steak, its bland taste and squishy texture did not appeal to me. Since asparagus is not readily available in Pakistan, I never bothered experimenting with it. Germans on the other hand take their asparagus very seriously. Supermarkets, farmers…
Caprese Salad
Caprese Salad is a remarkably simple Italian salad encompassing of fresh Mozzarella, sweet basil, and tomatoes. Like the pizza Margherita it features the colours of the Italian flag; white, green and red. Traditionally this salad is dressed with only a splash of Olive oil, but I prefer the one with added balsamic glaze. Balsamic vinegar…
Basic Banana Bread
I love recipes that incorporate leftovers or utilize ingredients that would otherwise go wasted. Our fruit basket is always stocked with bananas, as both my girls are bananas over them! (Sorry not sorry :D). The thing with bananas however is that they ripen so fast and almost every week we’re left with a couple of…
Sabut Masoor Dal (Brown Lentils)
Masoor dal is a delicious Pakistani lentil curry made using brown lentils (red lentils with their skin on). The nutritional profile of these lentils is similar to that of meat, making it a popular substitute in most vegetarian/vegan diets. Brown lentils are easy to cook, cheap and readily available at most stores, making them the…
Shakar Paray
Shaker Paray also known as Khurma, are little pieces of rolled dough fried in oil till golden and glazed in a sugar syrup. If you love Balushahi (Pakistani Sweet), you will also love these buttery, flaky, golden fried biscuits as the ingredients and method for both Balushahi and Shakar Paray are almost identical. This Shakar…
Bulgur Pilaf
Bulgur is a whole grain made from par boiled cracked wheat. It is high in minerals, vitamins and fibres and makes an excellent addition to salads, breads, or serves as a healthier replacement of rice. It is simple to cook and a staple in Turkish cuisine. Most Turkish restaurants serve Bulgur as a side with…
Stuffed Eggplant (Karniyarik)
Karniyarik is a Turkish dish consisting of eggplants stuffed with sautéed onions, tomatoes, peppers, parsley, and minced meat. I know food served on a flight is no standard to measure the deliciousness of a dish, but whenever I am served with a hearty Karniyarik on any of my Turkish Airlines flights, I am a happy…
Menemen with Sujuk
A Turkish breakfast or ‘kahvaltı’ is the most important meal of the day. People throughout the country prefer a lavish breakfast. A quintessential Turkish breakfast comprises of a tomato-cucumber Salad, a variety of cheese, green and black olives, eggs cooked in different ways, a selection of breads, Bal Kaymak (honey and clotted cream), jams, marmalade…
Turkish Lentil Soup
Silky, flavourful and wholesome, Turkish lentil soup is easy to make. Drizzled with some paprika-infused oil and lemon juice, this red lentil soup is perfect for every season. A classic Turkish lentil soup has an onion base and is flavoured with cumin, mint and pepper. The presence of red lentils makes this meal so much…
Chicken Dam Biryani
Biryani is primarily a rice dish layered with meat originating from the Mughals of the Indian Subcontinent. Marinated or cooked meat is layered with par-boiled rice and left on ‘Dam’, a method of cooking in which food is cooked on a very low flame in a sealed pot. Like every dish, Biryani also has several…
A Foodies Wish 