IndianVada Pav with Garlic ChutneySpiced 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 h·Serves 6
IndianTomato Tamarind RasamA thin, peppery South Indian soup of tomato, tamarind and lentil water, finished with a sizzling mustard and curry leaf tempering. Quick to make and good with rice or on its own.50 min·Serves 4
PakistaniKashmiri ChaiA soft pink, lightly salted milk tea made by boiling green tea leaves with a little baking soda, then finishing with milk and crushed nuts. It is a warming winter cup with a rich, silky body.40 min·Serves 4
PakistaniFish PakorasBite-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 min·Serves 4
PakistaniAloo SamosaFlaky, 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 min·Serves 6
PakistaniChicken PakorasBite-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 min·Serves 4
PakistaniChicken SamosaGolden, 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 min·Serves 6
PakistaniOnion & Potato PakorasCrisp gram-flour fritters with onion, potato and spinach. Made for rainy afternoons and a cup of chai.30 min·Serves 4
PakistaniDoodh Patti ChaiStrong black tea brewed straight in milk, the way it is poured at dhabas across Pakistan. Add cardamom if you like.10 min·Serves 2