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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