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22 recipes

A plate of golden-orange jalebi spirals glistening with saffron syrup and topped with chopped pistachiosPakistani

Jalebi

Crisp, golden spirals of fermented batter soaked in warm saffron-cardamom syrup. Plan on a few hours of batter resting, then about half an hour of frying and dipping.

3 h 55 minServes 6
Golden crisp ebi tempura prawns served with dipping sauce, grated radish and lemon wedgesJapanese

Ebi Tempura

Large prawns in a thin, crisp batter of ice-cold water and flour, served with a light dipping sauce and grated radish. A good dinner when you want something crunchy but not heavy.

45 minServes 4
Sliced fried chicken nanban topped with creamy tartar sauce on shredded cabbage, served with riceJapanese

Chicken Nanban

Egg-coated fried chicken thigh dipped in a sweet-sour soy and vinegar sauce, then topped with creamy egg tartar sauce. A Miyazaki-style dinner that is soft, tangy and rich.

50 minServes 4
Plate of golden crispy chicken karaage with lemon wedges, mayonnaise and shredded cabbageJapanese

Chicken Karaage

Japanese fried chicken thighs marinated in soy, ginger and garlic, coated in a thin starch crust and fried twice. The result is a crackling outside with a juicy centre.

1 h 5 minServes 4
Bowl of rice topped with golden prawn and vegetable tempura glazed with soy sauce and garnished with spring onionJapanese

Tendon Tempura Rice Bowl

Crisp prawn and vegetable tempura piled over hot rice and brushed with a sweet-savoury soy glaze. It is a filling lunch bowl that makes a little frying go a long way.

50 minServes 2
A crispy fried chicken burger with lettuce, tomato and pickles in a toasted bun, served with friesAmerican

Crispy Chicken Burger

A juicy yogurt-marinated chicken cutlet in a spiced, double-crunch coating, stacked in a toasted bun with a creamy chilli sauce. Easy to make at home with pantry staples.

1 h 5 minServes 4
A white bowl of glossy chicken Manchurian with capsicum, onion and spring onion, served next to fried riceFusion

Chicken Manchurian

Crisp fried chicken pieces tossed in a glossy garlic, soy and chilli sauce with onion and capsicum. It's a popular Indo-Chinese dinner that goes well with fried rice or noodles.

55 minServes 4
Golden medu vada doughnut-shaped fritters on a plate with coconut chutney and sambar, one broken open to show a soft centreIndian

Medu Vada

Crisp-shelled, fluffy-centred South Indian doughnut fritters made from ground urad dal, black pepper and curry leaves. A satisfying breakfast to dunk in chutney and sambar.

4 h 55 minServes 4
Vada pav with golden potato fritters in toasted buns, green chutney and fried green chilliesIndian

Vada Pav with Garlic Chutney

Spiced potato patties in a crisp gram-flour coating, tucked into soft buns with a fiery dry garlic chutney and green chutney. A classic Mumbai street snack you can make at home.

1 hServes 6
Golden puffed bhature on a steel plate with chole, onion rings, green chillies and lemonIndian

Bhature

Soft, puffed, golden fried breads made with a yogurt dough that rests until light and slightly tangy. Serve them hot with chole for a weekend breakfast.

2 h 45 minServes 4
A plate of crispy red Chicken 65 with curry leaves, green chillies, onion rings and lemon wedgesIndian

Chicken 65

Crisp, deep-red fried chicken bites with ginger, garlic, yoghurt and a quick curry leaf and chilli finish. A spicy, tangy snack that is easy to make for a crowd.

40 minServes 4
A plate of golden crispy fish pakoras with mint chutney, tamarind chutney and lemon wedgesPakistani

Fish Pakoras

Bite-sized boneless fish coated in a spiced gram flour and rice flour batter, fried until crisp outside and flaky inside. Ideal with tea or as an Iftar starter.

50 minServes 4
Golden fried aloo samosas on a plate, one broken open to show potato and pea filling, with chutneys beside themPakistani

Aloo Samosa

Flaky, blistered pastry filled with spiced potato, peas and crushed coriander seed. Make a batch for iftar, tea time or guests, and fry them slowly for a crisp shell.

1 h 30 minServes 6
Golden crispy Chicken Broast pieces served with fries, garlic mayo, ketchup and lemon wedgesPakistani

Chicken Broast

Brined, yogurt-marinated chicken in a double-dredged, peppery flour crust, fried until deep gold and crisp. It's the Pakistani takeaway favourite, made in an ordinary deep pot at home.

2 h 35 minServes 4
Golden shallow-fried shami kababs on a plate with green chutney, lemon wedges and sliced onionsPakistani

Shami Kabab

Soft, well-spiced patties of beef and split chickpeas, with a fresh mint, onion and green chilli centre. Shallow-fried until crisp outside, they suit tea time and Ramadan tables.

1 h 30 minServes 6
A plate of golden fried chicken pakoras with mint chutney, lemon wedges and onion ringsPakistani

Chicken Pakoras

Bite-sized pieces of marinated chicken in a spiced gram flour batter, fried until crisp outside and juicy within. Ideal for iftar, tea time or rainy afternoons.

1 h 5 minServes 4
Golden fried vegetable spring rolls on a plate, one cut open to show cabbage and carrot filling, with chilli saucePakistani

Vegetable Spring Rolls

Crisp, golden rolls filled with cabbage, carrot and capsicum in a peppery soy and garlic seasoning. A Ramadan and tea-time favourite that can be rolled ahead and fried when guests arrive.

1 h 5 minServes 6
Bun kabab with a golden egg-coated beef patty, onion, tomato and green chutney in a toasted bun on a wooden boardPakistani

Bun Kabab

A spiced beef and potato patty, dipped in egg and shallow-fried until golden, then tucked into a toasted bun with mint chutney, onion and tomato. It is the classic Karachi street-side snack, easy to make at home.

1 h 10 minServes 6
Golden fried chicken samosas on a plate with one split open showing spiced chicken mince, served with chutneysPakistani

Chicken Samosa

Golden, flaky samosas filled with dry-cooked spiced chicken mince, fresh mint and a squeeze of lemon. Make them from scratch with a simple ajwain dough, ideal for Ramadan iftar or tea time.

1 h 25 minServes 6
Golden crispy Lahori fried fish pieces on a platter with lemon wedges, onion rings and green chutneyPakistani

Lahori Fried Fish

Crisp, golden pieces of white fish in a spiced gram flour coating, with ajwain, crushed coriander and lemon. It's a Lahore street-style dinner that comes together in under an hour.

1 h 3 minServes 4
Crispy red-brown Lahori chargha chicken pieces on a steel platter with onions, green chillies, mint and lemon wedgesPakistani

Lahori Chargha

Chicken pieces are marinated in a tangy, spiced yogurt paste, steamed until tender, then fried until deep red and crisp. Juicy inside, crackling outside, and made for sharing.

2 hServes 4
Overhead view of onion & potato pakorasPakistani

Onion & Potato Pakoras

Crisp gram-flour fritters with onion, potato and spinach. Made for rainy afternoons and a cup of chai.

30 minServes 4