FusionChicken ManchurianCrisp fried chicken pieces tossed in a glossy garlic, soy and chilli sauce with onion and capsicum. It's a popular Indo-Chinese dinner that goes well with fried rice or noodles.55 min·Serves 4
IndianMedu VadaCrisp-shelled, fluffy-centred South Indian doughnut fritters made from ground urad dal, black pepper and curry leaves. A satisfying breakfast to dunk in chutney and sambar.4 h 55 min·Serves 4
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
IndianBhatureSoft, puffed, golden fried breads made with a yogurt dough that rests until light and slightly tangy. Serve them hot with chole for a weekend breakfast.2 h 45 min·Serves 4
IndianChicken 65Crisp, deep-red fried chicken bites with ginger, garlic, yoghurt and a quick curry leaf and chilli finish. A spicy, tangy snack that is easy to make for a crowd.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 Samosa (Crisp Potato and Pea Samosas with Coriander Seed)Flaky, 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 BroastBrined, yogurt-marinated chicken in a double-dredged, peppery flour crust, fried until deep gold and crisp. It's the Pakistani takeaway favourite, made in an ordinary deep pot at home.2 h 35 min·Serves 4
PakistaniShami Kabab (Beef and Chana Daal Patties)Soft, well-spiced patties of beef and split chickpeas, with a fresh mint, onion and green chilli centre. Shallow-fried until crisp outside, they suit tea time and Ramadan tables.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
PakistaniVegetable Spring RollsCrisp, golden rolls filled with cabbage, carrot and capsicum in a peppery soy and garlic seasoning. A Ramadan and tea-time favourite that can be rolled ahead and fried when guests arrive.1 h 5 min·Serves 6
PakistaniBun Kabab (Karachi-Style Egg-Coated Beef Patty Burger with Mint Chutney)A spiced beef and potato patty, dipped in egg and shallow-fried until golden, then tucked into a toasted bun with mint chutney, onion and tomato. It is the classic Karachi street-side snack, easy to make at home.1 h 10 min·Serves 6
PakistaniChicken Samosa (Crisp Pastry with Spiced Minced Chicken, Mint and Lemon)Golden, 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
PakistaniLahori Fried FishCrisp, golden pieces of white fish in a spiced gram flour coating, with ajwain, crushed coriander and lemon. It's a Lahore street-style dinner that comes together in under an hour.1 h 3 min·Serves 4
PakistaniLahori Chargha (Steamed and Fried Spiced Chicken)Chicken pieces are marinated in a tangy, spiced yogurt paste, steamed until tender, then fried until deep red and crisp. Juicy inside, crackling outside, and made for sharing.2 h·Serves 4
PakistaniOnion & Potato PakorasCrisp gram-flour fritters with onion, potato and spinach. Made for rainy afternoons and a cup of chai.30 min·Serves 4