These simple lemon cookies are flecked with lemon zest, filled with a lemon buttercream and taste just like the EBM lemon sandwich biscuits. The best way to enjoy these buttery lemon sandwich cookies is with a cup of tea. One of my favorite things to have with a cup of chai is biscuits, and one of the regulars in the chai biscuit category is the lemon biscuit sandwich by EBM. English Biscuit Manufacturers (EBM for short) is a Pakistani biscuit…
Cake rusk is a crunchy dry biscuit and a popular teatime snack in India and Pakistan. Similar to biscotti, these crispy biscuits are perfect for dunking in your tea. Read on ahead to learn how to make cake rusk at home. What is cake rusk? Cake rusk is a type of dry biscuit and a popular teatime snack in India and Pakistan. It is also known as just rusk, or papay. Since cake rusk is crunchy and dry, the traditional…
Sharing an Indian and Pakistani street food classic – masala fries or spicy French fries. Crispy French fries are tossed in a spicy and tangy spice blend and served hot with ketchup. This quick potato recipe is lip smacking delicious and is bound to be your next favourite snack. What are spicy chili French fries? This style of French fries are also called masala fries or thelay walay fries in India and Pakistan. The word thela means roadside stall and…
Today I am sharing a twist on the traditional Pakistani chapli kabab by making chapli kabab sliders or mini chapli burgers. Mini slider buns are topped with green chutney raita, crispy and crunchy chapli kabab patty, tangy tamarind chutney, and your favorite toppings. It’s the perfect appetizer for a dawaat, a birthday party, a high tea, or just to have with your shaam ki chai (evening tea). Enjoy the classic chapli kabab flavors in a mini version that’s easy to…
Filled with zucchini, carrots, and cheese this vegetarian zucchini slice is a great way to add more vegetables to your meals, for kids as well as adults. It can be served hot or cold, and is ideal for snacks, picnics, lunch or dinner. It’s super easy to prepare and lends itself to endless variations. It’s freezer friendly making it ideal for meal prep. What is a zucchini slice? I first heard about zucchini slice when I moved to Australia. Over…
Avocados are combined with Indian coriander mint chutney to make avocado green chutney. This rich, creamy and spicy condiment can be served with chips, added to salads, wraps or sandwiches. Or just eaten on its own with a spoon! About 2 years ago, I had some ripe avocadoes on my kitchen counter, and I was trying to figure out what to do with them. I wanted to make a dip other than guacamole. That’s when I got an idea…
This mango coconut trifle (or mango coconut layered dessert) is a delicious tropical dessert made of layers of sponge cake, whipped cream, fresh mango, and toasted coconut. Read on for the recipe, along with flavor variations. The dessert I am sharing today is a recipe that I created completely by accident. I had planned on making a sponge roll but the recipe I tried was a disaster. The sponge itself tasted nice, but it just wouldn’t roll properly. I had…