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Zainab Shah

Recipes by Zainab Shah

60 recipes

  • Chicken Yakhni Pulao (Pakistani Chicken and Rice)

    Chicken Yakhni Pulao (Pakistani Chicken and Rice)

    Zainab Shah

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

    40

    About 1 hour  

    or to save this recipe.

  • Keema Palak (Ground Chicken and Spinach Curry) 

    Keema Palak (Ground Chicken and Spinach Curry) 

    Zainab Shah

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

    515

    35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Sheet-Pan Shrimp Tikka

    Sheet-Pan Shrimp Tikka

    Zainab Shah

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

    98

    45 minutes 

    or to save this recipe.

    healthy
  • Shami Kebab (Crispy Beef and Chickpea Patties)

    Shami Kebab (Crispy Beef and Chickpea Patties)

    Zainab Shah

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

    47

    About 2 1/2 hours 

    or to save this recipe.

  • Cilantro-Mint Chicken Lettuce Wraps

    Cilantro-Mint Chicken Lettuce Wraps

    Zainab Shah

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

    70

    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

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

    13

    About 2 1/4 hours 

    or to save this recipe.

  • Peppery Beef and Shishito Stir-Fry

    Peppery Beef and Shishito Stir-Fry

    Zainab Shah

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

    679

    25 minutes 

    or to save this recipe.

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

    Haleem (Spiced Beef, Lentil and Barley Stew)

    Zainab Shah

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

    78

    1 1/4 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Cashew Butter Chicken Korma

    Cashew Butter Chicken Korma

    Zainab Shah

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

    803

    35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Brie and Mango Chutney Grilled Cheese

    Brie and Mango Chutney Grilled Cheese

    Zainab Shah

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

    73

    15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Chukandar Chicken (Tangy Chicken Curry With Beets)

    Chukandar Chicken (Tangy Chicken Curry With Beets)

    Zainab Shah

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

    178

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Roasted Cauliflower With Nước Chấm Sauce 

    Roasted Cauliflower With Nước Chấm Sauce 

    Zainab Shah

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

    325

    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

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

    59

    20 minutes, plus 2 hours’ chilling

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Butter Paneer

    Butter Paneer

    Zainab Shah

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

    513

    30 minutes 

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Baked Tamarind Fish 

    Baked Tamarind Fish 

    Zainab Shah

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

    147

    25 minutes 

    or to save this recipe.

    healthy
  • Chile Cheese Toast

    Chile Cheese Toast

    Zainab Shah

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

    170

    15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Aloo Gosht (Spicy Beef and Potato Stew)

    Aloo Gosht (Spicy Beef and Potato Stew)

    Zainab Shah

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

    93

    3 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Aloo Tikki (Potato Cutlets)

    Aloo Tikki (Potato Cutlets)

    Zainab Shah

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

    29

    1 hour 

    or to save this recipe.

  • Borani Banjan (Afghan-style Eggplant in Yogurt) 

    Borani Banjan (Afghan-style Eggplant in Yogurt) 

    Zainab Shah

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

    779

    35 minutes 

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Sheet-Pan Chicken Tikka Thighs 

    Sheet-Pan Chicken Tikka Thighs 

    Zainab Shah

    2156 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    2,156

    1 hour 

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Bhaji Sliders 

    Bhaji Sliders 

    Zainab Shah

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

    86

    50 minutes  

    or to save this recipe.

  • Aloo Chicken

    Aloo Chicken

    Zainab Shah

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

    728

    1 hour 5 minutes 

    or to save this recipe.

  • Spicy Shrimp Patties 

    Spicy Shrimp Patties 

    Zainab Shah

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

    428

    40 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Kaddu With Greens and Shrimp

    Kaddu With Greens and Shrimp

    Zainab Shah

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

    440

    1 hour 10 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Broccoli Korma

    Broccoli Korma

    Zainab Shah

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

    797

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Mango Chutney 

    Mango Chutney 

    Zainab Shah

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

    58

    50 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Bagara Baingan (Creamy Spiced Eggplant)

    Bagara Baingan (Creamy Spiced Eggplant)

    Zainab Shah

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

    280

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Paneer Chile Dry

    Paneer Chile Dry

    Zainab Shah

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

    477

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Chana Masala 

    Chana Masala 

    Zainab Shah

    1922 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,922

    40 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Smashed Cucumber and Chicken Salad

    Smashed Cucumber and Chicken Salad

    Zainab Shah

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

    924

    40 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Masala Black-Eyed Peas

    Masala Black-Eyed Peas

    Zainab Shah

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

    691

    25 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Kali Mirch Karahi (Black Pepper Chicken) 

    Kali Mirch Karahi (Black Pepper Chicken) 

    Zainab Shah

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

    213

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Ghee

    Ghee

    Zainab Shah

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

    57

    25 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Chicken Kofta in Tomato Gravy

    Chicken Kofta in Tomato Gravy

    Zainab Shah

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

    764

    55 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Aloo Palak (Spicy Spinach and Potatoes) 

    Aloo Palak (Spicy Spinach and Potatoes) 

    Zainab Shah

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

    498

    35 minutes 

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Basmati Rice

    Basmati Rice

    Zainab Shah

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

    173

    25 minutes 

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Mango Lassi

    Mango Lassi

    Zainab Shah

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

    536

    5 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Kerala-Style Vegetable Korma

    Kerala-Style Vegetable Korma

    Zainab Shah

    1353 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,353

    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

    5520 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    5,520

    25 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Chicken Manchurian

    Chicken Manchurian

    Zainab Shah

    1565 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,565

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Maash Ki Daal

    Maash Ki Daal

    Zainab Shah

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

    242

    40 minutes 

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Sheet-Pan Fish Tikka With Spinach

    Sheet-Pan Fish Tikka With Spinach

    Zainab Shah

    2050 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    2,050

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Sheet-Pan Paneer Tikka

    Sheet-Pan Paneer Tikka

    Zainab Shah

    1586 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,586

    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

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

    806

    35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Nimbu Pani (Limeade)

    Nimbu Pani (Limeade)

    Zainab Shah

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

    759

    5 minutes 

    or to save this recipe.

  • Spicy Shrimp Masala

    Spicy Shrimp Masala

    Zainab Shah

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

    910

    30 minutes 

    or to save this recipe.

  • Keema Shimla Mirch (Ground Chicken With Bell Peppers)

    Keema Shimla Mirch (Ground Chicken With Bell Peppers)

    Zainab Shah

    1054 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,054

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

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