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Pakistani

Doodh Soda

Doodh Soda is a fizzy street-stall favourite made from sweetened cold milk topped with lemon-lime soda. It takes minutes to make and is especially welcome on hot evenings and at iftar.

10 minServes 2
Pakistani

Lassi (Sweet and Salted)

Thick, cooling Punjabi-style yogurt lassi with two easy versions: a sweet one scented with cardamom and rose, and a salted one with roasted cumin and mint. Ready in ten minutes.

10 minServes 4
Pakistani

Mint Raita (Pudina Raita with Roasted Cumin)

A cooling, pale green yogurt side with fresh mint, roasted cumin and a little green chilli. Serve it beside biryani, pulao or grilled meat to calm the heat.

12 minServes 4
Chinese

Chicken Fried Rice

Day-old rice stir-fried hot with chicken, egg, peas, carrot and soy. Faster than ordering in.

25 minServes 4
American

Smash Burgers

Thin beef patties smashed onto a very hot pan for a lacy, crusted edge, stacked with cheese and pickles in a soft bun.

20 minServes 4
Pakistani

Masala Omelette

The dhaba-style omelette: eggs beaten with onion, tomato, green chili and coriander, cooked thin and folded.

10 minServes 1
Pakistani

Chana Chaat

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

15 minServes 4
American

Fluffy Yogurt Pancakes

Thick, fluffy buttermilk-style pancakes made with yogurt and milk, so there is no need to buy buttermilk.

25 minServes 4
Pakistani

Onion & Potato Pakoras

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

30 minServes 4
Pakistani

Doodh Patti Chai

Strong black tea brewed straight in milk, the way it is poured at dhabas across Pakistan. Add cardamom if you like.

10 minServes 2
Middle Eastern

Silky Hummus

Very smooth hummus from canned chickpeas, blended with tahini, lemon and ice water.

10 minServes 6
Italian

Spaghetti Aglio e Olio

Spaghetti tossed with garlic gently fried in olive oil, chili flakes and parsley. Five ingredients, fifteen minutes.

17 minServes 2
Indian

Mango Lassi

Ripe mango blended with yogurt, milk and a pinch of cardamom. Best in season with Chaunsa or Sindhri mangoes.

5 minServes 2
Italian

Creamy Mushroom Penne

Penne in a garlicky mushroom cream sauce with parmesan and black pepper. On the table in half an hour.

30 minServes 4
Greek

Greek Salad

Chunky tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, olives and a block of feta, dressed with olive oil and oregano.

15 minServes 4