Dahi Bhalla

Dahi Bhalla

These fluffy little dumplings have my heart. I have always loved dahi bhallay. It was a weekly ritual to have chai at my Khala's (Mom's sister) house and on our way, we always stopped halfway and picked up 2 plates of Bhallay from "Jamal's" right before merging onto the Nehar and driving all the way to her house. We never really had home made bhallay, but forward a decade to a suburbs of Chicago, with no "Jamal's" in sight, and you have yourself a problem. Last year, during Ramadan, I finally decided to give these darn bhallay a try, and I haven't gone back since...

Street Style Bun Kabab Sliders

Street Style Bun Kabab Sliders

This classic street food found in many cities across Pakistan is loved by all. A greasy soft bun is topped with a lentil and beef patti, doused in ketchup and chutney and topped with an omelette and charred veggies, squished down so nothing falls out and devoured in less than a minute flat.

Chicken Paratha Rolls

Chicken Paratha Rolls

It's essentially your classic roti/paratha with meat, salad and chutneys all rolled in one, but the act of rolling everything together just elevates the flavors and allows them to truly combine, creating a memorable experience, which is why I make paratha rolls so often...