Papri Chaat

Papri Chaat

Papri Chaat is the king of chaats. Just the sight of it makes me happy. And honestly, what's not to love? Chickpeas and potatoes are drenched in spicy chutneys and a cooling yogurt sauce. Everything is topped with freshly ground cumin and crunchy papad(papar?). I'm a purist when it comes to papri chaat. If you follow a few simple steps you can get amazing papri chaat at home. In fact, it's better than takeout. I can't tell you how many times I've ordered papri chaat from Indian/ Pakistani restaurants only to be disappointed. I've added some recipes notes to get you the perfect results every time.

Keema Samosa

Keema Samosa

These samosas are little pieces of heaven. You bite into a crispy golden shell filled with keema (ground beef) laced with earthy spices and pops of green from the fresh coriander. Dip it into a combination of mint chutney and imlee and you will truly be amazed at how all the flavors combine.

Chicken Puffs (Chicken Patties)

Chicken Puffs (Chicken Patties)

Puff pastry and chicken tikka happen to be a couple of my favorite things, so of course I mashed them into one ultimate snack. Chicken patties are well loved and widely available across Pakistan and in the homes of the people you visit for chai, but they're also readily available in my home, because I ALWAYS have a batch of these in my freezer, no exaggeration intended. I not only make these in bulk for ramadan, but all year round, because they bring me a little closer to my home town, Lahore...Just make them and see...