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Zainab Shah

Recipes by Zainab Shah

63 recipes

  • One-Pot Shrimp and Tomato Pulao

    One-Pot Shrimp and Tomato Pulao

    Zainab Shah

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Paneer Fried Rice

    Paneer Fried Rice

    Zainab Shah

    7 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    7

    25 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Coconut Beef Curry

    Coconut Beef Curry

    Zainab Shah

    38 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    38

    About 2 hours 20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Chicken Yakhni Pulao (Pakistani Chicken and Rice)

    Chicken Yakhni Pulao (Pakistani Chicken and Rice)

    Zainab Shah

    48 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    48

    About 1 hour  

    or to save this recipe.

  • Keema Palak (Ground Chicken and Spinach Curry) 

    Keema Palak (Ground Chicken and Spinach Curry) 

    Zainab Shah

    725 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    725

    35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Sheet-Pan Shrimp Tikka

    Sheet-Pan Shrimp Tikka

    Zainab Shah

    141 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    141

    45 minutes 

    or to save this recipe.

    healthy
  • Shami Kebab (Crispy Beef and Chickpea Patties)

    Shami Kebab (Crispy Beef and Chickpea Patties)

    Zainab Shah

    53 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    53

    About 2 1/2 hours 

    or to save this recipe.

  • Cilantro-Mint Chicken Lettuce Wraps

    Cilantro-Mint Chicken Lettuce Wraps

    Zainab Shah

    84 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    84

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Yakhni (Chicken Soup With Cilantro and Green Chiles)

    Yakhni (Chicken Soup With Cilantro and Green Chiles)

    Zainab Shah

    16 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    16

    About 2 1/4 hours 

    or to save this recipe.

  • Peppery Beef and Shishito Stir-Fry

    Peppery Beef and Shishito Stir-Fry

    Zainab Shah

    819 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    819

    25 minutes 

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Haleem (Spiced Beef, Lentil and Barley Stew)

    Haleem (Spiced Beef, Lentil and Barley Stew)

    Zainab Shah

    82 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    82

    1 1/4 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Cashew Butter Chicken Korma

    Cashew Butter Chicken Korma

    Zainab Shah

    1111 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,111

    35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Brie and Mango Chutney Grilled Cheese

    Brie and Mango Chutney Grilled Cheese

    Zainab Shah

    77 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    77

    15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Chukandar Chicken (Tangy Chicken Curry With Beets)

    Chukandar Chicken (Tangy Chicken Curry With Beets)

    Zainab Shah

    187 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    187

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Roasted Cauliflower With Nước Chấm Sauce 

    Roasted Cauliflower With Nước Chấm Sauce 

    Zainab Shah

    342 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    342

    40 minutes 

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Paneer Pakoray (Paneer Fritters) 

    Paneer Pakoray (Paneer Fritters) 

    Zainab Shah

    1 hour 

    or to save this recipe.

  • Kalakand 

    Kalakand 

    Zainab Shah

    62 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    62

    20 minutes, plus 2 hours’ chilling

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Butter Paneer

    Butter Paneer

    Zainab Shah

    570 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    570

    30 minutes 

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Baked Tamarind Fish 

    Baked Tamarind Fish 

    Zainab Shah

    154 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    154

    25 minutes 

    or to save this recipe.

    healthy
  • Chile Cheese Toast

    Chile Cheese Toast

    Zainab Shah

    178 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    178

    15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Aloo Gosht (Spicy Beef and Potato Stew)

    Aloo Gosht (Spicy Beef and Potato Stew)

    Zainab Shah

    98 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    98

    3 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Aloo Tikki (Potato Cutlets)

    Aloo Tikki (Potato Cutlets)

    Zainab Shah

    30 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    30

    1 hour 

    or to save this recipe.

  • Borani Banjan (Afghan-style Eggplant in Yogurt) 

    Borani Banjan (Afghan-style Eggplant in Yogurt) 

    Zainab Shah

    824 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    824

    35 minutes 

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Sheet-Pan Chicken Tikka Thighs 

    Sheet-Pan Chicken Tikka Thighs 

    Zainab Shah

    2397 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    2,397

    1 hour 

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Bhaji Sliders 

    Bhaji Sliders 

    Zainab Shah

    88 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    88

    50 minutes  

    or to save this recipe.

  • Aloo Chicken

    Aloo Chicken

    Zainab Shah

    734 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    734

    1 hour 5 minutes 

    or to save this recipe.

  • Spicy Shrimp Patties 

    Spicy Shrimp Patties 

    Zainab Shah

    433 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    433

    40 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Kaddu With Greens and Shrimp

    Kaddu With Greens and Shrimp

    Zainab Shah

    451 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    451

    1 hour 10 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Broccoli Korma

    Broccoli Korma

    Zainab Shah

    809 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    809

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Mango Chutney 

    Mango Chutney 

    Zainab Shah

    59 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    59

    50 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Bagara Baingan (Creamy Spiced Eggplant)

    Bagara Baingan (Creamy Spiced Eggplant)

    Zainab Shah

    282 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    282

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Paneer Chile Dry

    Paneer Chile Dry

    Zainab Shah

    486 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    486

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Chana Masala 

    Chana Masala 

    Zainab Shah

    2020 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    2,020

    40 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Smashed Cucumber and Chicken Salad

    Smashed Cucumber and Chicken Salad

    Zainab Shah

    1109 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,109

    40 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Masala Black-Eyed Peas

    Masala Black-Eyed Peas

    Zainab Shah

    737 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    737

    25 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Kali Mirch Karahi (Black Pepper Chicken) 

    Kali Mirch Karahi (Black Pepper Chicken) 

    Zainab Shah

    227 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    227

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Ghee

    Ghee

    Zainab Shah

    58 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    58

    25 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Basmati Rice

    Basmati Rice

    Zainab Shah

    177 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    177

    25 minutes 

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Chicken Kofta in Tomato Gravy

    Chicken Kofta in Tomato Gravy

    Zainab Shah

    770 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    770

    55 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Aloo Palak (Spicy Spinach and Potatoes) 

    Aloo Palak (Spicy Spinach and Potatoes) 

    Zainab Shah

    503 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    503

    35 minutes 

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Mango Lassi

    Mango Lassi

    Zainab Shah

    556 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    556

    5 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Kerala-Style Vegetable Korma

    Kerala-Style Vegetable Korma

    Zainab Shah

    1401 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,401

    18 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Mattar Paneer (Peas and Paneer in Spiced Tomato Gravy)

    Mattar Paneer (Peas and Paneer in Spiced Tomato Gravy)

    Zainab Shah

    5624 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    5,624

    25 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Chicken Manchurian

    Chicken Manchurian

    Zainab Shah

    1579 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,579

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Maash Ki Daal

    Maash Ki Daal

    Zainab Shah

    244 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    244

    40 minutes 

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Sheet-Pan Fish Tikka With Spinach

    Sheet-Pan Fish Tikka With Spinach

    Zainab Shah

    2066 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    2,066

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Sheet-Pan Paneer Tikka

    Sheet-Pan Paneer Tikka

    Zainab Shah

    1598 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,598

    25 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Quick Chicken Karahi (Spicy Chicken and Tomatoes With Chiles)

    Quick Chicken Karahi (Spicy Chicken and Tomatoes With Chiles)

    Zainab Shah

    809 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    809

    35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

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