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A plate of golden crispy fish pakoras with mint chutney, tamarind chutney and lemon wedgesPakistani

Fish Pakoras

Bite-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 minServes 4
Golden shallow-fried shami kababs on a plate with green chutney, lemon wedges and sliced onionsPakistani

Shami 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 minServes 6
A plate of golden fried chicken pakoras with mint chutney, lemon wedges and onion ringsPakistani

Chicken Pakoras

Bite-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 minServes 4
Golden fried vegetable spring rolls on a plate, one cut open to show cabbage and carrot filling, with chilli saucePakistani

Vegetable Spring Rolls

Crisp, 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 minServes 6
Golden gol gappay shells on a platter with a jug of green mint pani and bowls of chickpea fillingPakistani

Gol Gappay

Crisp hollow semolina shells filled with spiced chickpeas and potato, then topped with cold mint-tamarind water. A street-food favourite you can make at home for iftar or a party.

1 h 15 minServes 6
Anda shami burger with a golden shami patty, fried egg, fresh salad and chilli mayo in a toasted bun on a wooden boardPakistani

Anda Shami Burger

A street-style burger with a soft chicken and chana daal shami patty, a fried egg on top and a garlicky chilli mayo. Cook the patties ahead and finish in minutes.

1 h 25 minServes 4
Chicken roll parathas with one cut open to show spiced chicken, mint yogurt sauce and onionsPakistani

Chicken Roll Paratha

Tender spiced chicken strips, a cool mint-yogurt sauce and crunchy onions rolled inside a flaky, golden paratha. It's a filling street-style snack you can make at home in under an hour.

1 h 15 minServes 4
Overhead view of chana chaatPakistani

Chana Chaat

Tangy chickpea salad with potato, onion, tomato and tamarind chutney. The iftar favourite that works any afternoon.

15 minServes 4
Overhead view of onion & potato pakorasPakistani

Onion & Potato Pakoras

Crisp gram-flour fritters with onion, potato and spinach. Made for rainy afternoons and a cup of chai.

30 minServes 4