Chicken Pulao

The delicious smell slowly wafting up to my room is an enduring memory of Sunday lunches gone by. It was a tradition carried over by my parents from their childhood homes. Sunday was pulao day always. Our family loved this tradition and had many ways of preparing it. Pulao is a dish of rice and meat or…

Scrumptious Chicken and Spinach Saag

Many winters ago, I had gone for a vacation with some friends. Zain had stayed behind. Along with him, what I missed very much was cooking in my kitchen. I daydream about cooking on my trips away, is that normal? To figure out ingredients, smells and taste of dishes I enjoy and think of how…

Meat Croquettes

A delicious bonus of making broth at home is that you are left with a lot of roasted, melt-in-your-mouth meat. Nicely browned and moist, it is perfect for preparing mini meatballs for the kids or adults to enjoy alike. Ingredients: 3 cups or more of shredded meat 1 medium boiled potato 2-3 minced garlic cloves…