Naan Recipe (Tandoor Style Naan on a Tawa)
Make soft, blistered naan at home without a tandoor: a yoghurt yeast dough, cooked on a very hot tawa and finished over the flame. Brushed with butter.
The Pakistani breakfast table: halwa puri, aloo paratha, anda bhuna and Lahori keema naan. Practical tips on dough feel, tawa heat and frying, so breads puff and parathas never tear.
Recipes developed and tested by Farwa Zeeshan
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- 9Lachha ParathaFlaky layered paratha
- 9NaanNaan without a tandoor
- 9SheermalSaffron milk bread
- 9Anda ParathaEgg stuffed paratha
- 9Doodh Patti ChaiStrong dhaba chai
- 9Kashmiri ChaiPink Kashmiri chai
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Breads and Nashta FAQ
What is a traditional Pakistani breakfast?
Halwa puri with chana, parathas with egg, and nihari on weekends are the classics.
Why does my paratha tear?
The filling is wet or lumpy, or the dough is stiff. Use cold, grated potatoes and a soft rested dough.
Why is my puri not puffing?
The oil is not hot enough or the puri is rolled unevenly.
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Lachha Paratha Recipe (Flaky Layered Paratha)
Make lachha paratha with crisp, flaky layers: soft dough, ghee and flour paste, pleated and coiled, then cooked on a hot tawa and crushed to open the layers.
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Chana Masala Recipe (Punjabi Chole)
Make dark, tangy Punjabi chana masala with chickpeas, tea-bag colour, browned onions, tomatoes and amchur. Dried or canned chickpeas, with easy fixes.
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Poori Recipe (Puffed Halwa Puri Style)
Make puffed, golden poori for halwa puri with a stiff dough, even rolling and hot oil. Exact dough texture, oil heat and fixes for flat or oily puri.
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Keema Naan Recipe (Lahori Stuffed Naan)
Make Lahori keema naan at home: soft yeasted dough stuffed with dry spiced mince, cooked on a tawa and finished under the grill. Tips for a dry filling.
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Aloo Paratha Recipe (Stuffed Potato Paratha)
Make aloo paratha with a soft dough and dry, spiced potato filling that rolls out without tearing. Stuffing, rolling and tawa tips for crisp parathas.
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Sooji ka Halwa Recipe (Semolina Halwa)
Make halwa puri style sooji ka halwa: semolina roasted in ghee until golden, then cooked in cardamom syrup. Exact ratio, timings and fixes for lumps.
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Anda Bhuna Recipe (Pakistani Egg Masala)
Make anda bhuna, boiled eggs fried in a thick onion and tomato masala. A quick Pakistani breakfast or dinner with exact timings and tips for flavourful eggs.
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