Layers Of Flavour: Garam Masala
You can find basic Garam Masala mixes in most modern supermarkets across the world, but ask a Pakistani cook to share their recipe with you and they will all tell you the same thing: it is a closely guarded family secret. In reality, there is no one recipe for garam masala: it is a unique […]
Why You Should Eat More Spicy Food
Spicy food has become much more popular over the years, especially in the UK. Spicy food is relatively new to the UK palette; go back a mere 50 – 60 years and you will struggle to find many spicy dishes that people in Great Britain eat regularly. Fast forward to 2018 and you are much […]
The Most Popular Spices Used in Pakistan You May Not Have Heard Of
When we think of Pakistan, one of the first things that comes to mind is an image of a vibrant spice seller in a bustling market place; vibrant and radiant spice colours in large sacks creating a visual palette that ignites the senses and brings your taste buds to life. Let’s take a look at […]
Does Pakistan Hold The Key To A Long And Healthy Life?
With advances in modern medicine and the general health of the average person increasing, we are now lucky to be able to live longer than ever before. But modern life in the west tends to mean we eat a poor diet consisting of refined carbohydrates and sugar that take our daily calorie intake up to […]
Curries From Around The World
We used to think of a curry as traditionally Indian. And to some extent that is true. But as any traveller will tell you, no matter where you go in the world, you will find a curry that reflects each nation’s culture. In fact, you could travel the world on a curry odyssey if you […]
Unusual Pakistani Foods You Need To Try
The city of Karachi in Pakistan is home to beautiful beaches as well as bustling streets perfect for shopping, taking a cultural tour in it’s museums, admiring the historical architecture, and of course… the food. Karachi is famous as a tourist destination, as well as for it’s collection of unique and strange food. Port Grand […]
Debunking Asian Food Myths
We all have food myths lodged in our subconscious; ‘carrots help us see in the dark’, ‘eggs are high in cholesterol’, ‘sugar causes diabetes’. We spread these rumours to our kids without ever really reading up on the science behind the rumours. So, should we be following these dated myths surrounding our food, or should […]
We’re Nominated At The Asian Restaurant Awards!
To celebrate the achievements of Asian restaurants across the UK, The Asian Catering Federation has created an 80-venue shortlist for this years inaugural Asian Restaurant Awards. The awards, open to Bangladeshi, Burmese, Chinese, Filipino, Indian, Indonesian, Japanese, Korean, Malaysian, Middle Eastern, Singaporean, Sri Lankan, Thai, Turkish and Vietnamese Restaurants and Takeaways across the UK, takes […]
Pakistan Health Secrets
An average Pakistani diet consists of meat curries, rice, and dashes of colourful spices and nutritional herbs which contribute to a healthy population. In the UK, people are always on the look out for a new national diet from countries that boast an average life span of 140 years, where people work with boundless energy […]
Royal Nawaab: Halal Cuisine in Manchester And London
Once people try Royal Nawaab, they keep coming back, time and time again. What is it about the halal buffet restaurant that people can’t get enough of? Is it the great selection of food? Is it the beautiful art deco buildings? The fantastic staff? All of the above? Royal Nawaab does a lot, and it […]