Pakoray (also known as onion bhajis), always makes me feel nostalgic. When I was younger, I used to travel to Pakistan and India frequently, usually in summer (when it is monsoon season.) Pakoras always remind me those days. I used to sit with my cousins under the shelter on the roof terrace or in the…
Author: chaiwaliuk
Fluffy American style pancakes
This recipe is so simple and perfect for breakfast or a quick dessert! You can also use buttermilk instead of normal milk. Ingredients: 1 cup self raising flour 1 tsp baking powder 1 tsp sugar A pinch of salt 1 cup milk 1 large egg whipped 1 tsp vanilla extract A knob of butter (for…
Spiced Apple and Custard Tarts
The first time I made these tarts was last year for Eid. These rose shaped apple and custard tarts have the perfect amount of buttery pastry, tang and sweetness. The main ingredients you need are apples, custard and pastry. It’s aesthetically pleasing yet so simple to make- perfect for afternoon tea. Ingredients: 2 apples Tub…
Smokey Dum Keema
This weekend, I went home for my mums birthday. As usual, instead of letting us (my siblings and I) spoil her, she spoiled us! She cooked an amazing breakfast with choley (chickpea curry), baturay (fried flatbread- a bit like poori but fluffy and not as oily) and smokey dum keema (minced meat). I think I…
Winter Berry Pie
Usually when you think of desserts with berries, cold desserts come to mind like a berry pavlova or berry trifle. I wanted to make a berry dessert which would be comforting in winter. So after a bit of sugar, spice and everything nice, I made my Winter Berry Pie.
Chai Wali 