In one of my recent trips to Pakistan, I had the joy of having Reshmi Paneer Chicken at Tandoori Hut in Karachi. Unlike the more popular Indian Reshmi Paneer, Tandoori Hut prepares a Reshmi Handi that is rich, creamy and buttery. Although their choice of paneer is one of those wedged Happy Cow cheeses that …
Suji ki Tukdi or Suji Katli is a candy made with semolina that is chewy with a light crunch to it. It’s prepared by combining sugar syrup with roasted semolina (suji) and chopped nuts and coconut that give it a distinct flavor. Suji Tudki are not too popular in Pakistan and I have only ever …
Shahi Tukday (Tukrey) literally translates to “Royal Bites” or “Royal Pieces.” It’s a rich dessert prepared by soaking fried bread slices in sugar syrup and thickened sweetened milk. My take on this classic is perfection! Shahi Tukday dates back to the Mughal Era and is incredibly popular in Pakistan during Eid. Although I never grew …
Well, you read the title. This Makhni Chicken is not the sweet Butter Chicken or Chicken Tikka Masala popular in most Indian restaurants in the West. “Makhni” in Pakistan literally means “buttery” having been derived from the Urdu word for Butter called Makhan. But don’t be fooled. Pakistani Chicken Makhni tastes nothing like the sweet …
