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Overhead view of masoor daal with tarkaPakistani

Masoor Daal with Tarka

Red lentils simmered until silky, then finished with a sizzling tarka of cumin, garlic and dried chilies. Weeknight comfort for very little money.

35 minServes 4
Overhead view of beef bulgogiKorean

Beef Bulgogi

Thin slices of beef marinated in soy, pear, garlic and sesame, then seared hot for caramelised edges.

50 minServes 4
Overhead view of masala omelettePakistani

Masala Omelette

The dhaba-style omelette: eggs beaten with onion, tomato, green chili and coriander, cooked thin and folded.

10 minServes 1
Overhead view of chana chaatPakistani

Chana Chaat

Tangy chickpea salad with potato, onion, tomato and tamarind chutney. The iftar favourite that works any afternoon.

15 minServes 4
Overhead view of thai green vegetable curryThai

Thai Green Vegetable Curry

Vegetables and tofu simmered in coconut milk with green curry paste, lime leaves and Thai basil.

35 minServes 4
Overhead view of fluffy yogurt pancakesAmerican

Fluffy Yogurt Pancakes

Thick, fluffy buttermilk-style pancakes made with yogurt and milk, so there is no need to buy buttermilk.

25 minServes 4
Overhead view of beef nihariPakistani

Beef Nihari

Beef shank slow-cooked in a spiced gravy thickened with toasted flour. A weekend project that mostly cooks itself.

4 h 30 minServes 6
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
Overhead view of chawal ki kheerPakistani

Chawal ki Kheer

Rice simmered slowly in milk with cardamom until creamy, finished with pistachios and almonds. Serve chilled in clay bowls.

1 hServes 6
Overhead view of palak paneerIndian

Palak Paneer

Spinach blanched and puréed with onion, garlic and ginger, then simmered with golden cubes of paneer.

40 minServes 4
Overhead view of chana masalaIndian

Chana Masala

Chickpeas in a dark, tangy onion-tomato masala with amchur and garam masala. Pantry cooking at its best.

40 minServes 4
Overhead view of doodh patti chaiPakistani

Doodh Patti Chai

Strong black tea brewed straight in milk, the way it is poured at dhabas across Pakistan. Add cardamom if you like.

10 minServes 2
Overhead view of silky hummusMiddle Eastern

Silky Hummus

Very smooth hummus from canned chickpeas, blended with tahini, lemon and ice water.

10 minServes 6
Overhead view of spaghetti aglio e olioItalian

Spaghetti Aglio e Olio

Spaghetti tossed with garlic gently fried in olive oil, chili flakes and parsley. Five ingredients, fifteen minutes.

17 minServes 2
Overhead view of mango lassiIndian

Mango Lassi

Ripe mango blended with yogurt, milk and a pinch of cardamom. Best in season with Chaunsa or Sindhri mangoes.

5 minServes 2
Overhead view of creamy mushroom penneItalian

Creamy Mushroom Penne

Penne in a garlicky mushroom cream sauce with parmesan and black pepper. On the table in half an hour.

30 minServes 4
Overhead view of gajar ka halwaPakistani

Gajar ka Halwa

Grated red carrots cooked slowly in milk, then fried in ghee with sugar and cardamom. Winter in a bowl.

1 h 15 minServes 6
Overhead view of greek saladGreek

Greek Salad

Chunky tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, olives and a block of feta, dressed with olive oil and oregano.

15 minServes 4