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Zareen’s Pakistani Kitchen by Zareen Khan and Umair Khan is a beautifully illustrated cookbook, and also a memoir, travelogue, and celebration of a culture of love and nurturing. Full of nostalgic tributes to childhood, Karachi, Lahore, aunts and grandmothers, it promises and delivers a rich treat of memories, colors, spices, and very practical how-tos. The recipes are organized in an easy-to-find format, with sections on snacks, breakfast, meat, chicken, fish, vegetables, beverages, and sweets. The choice of dishes includes top favorites from the authors’ renowned Zareen’s restaurants in California, homemade dishes, and street foods. Recipes are coded Easy, Intermediate, or Advanced for easier decision-making, and there is a helpful section on the desi (ie, South Asian) pantry with tips on substitutions, shopping, cooking techniques, and menu planning.
Whether you’re catching up on nostalgia or discovering Pakistani food for the first time, Zareen’s Pakistani Kitchen by Zareen Khan and Umair Khan is one of the best possible companions on your journey. A culinary adventure awaits home cooks, from the basic and delicious Masala Omelet through the classic Chicken Tikka Masala to the mysteries of Nihari and Haleem; it’s all covered in detail. The reminiscences and photographs of the foods and sights add an extra element to the book. There are brief but fascinating vignettes of friends of Zareen’s in Pakistan and California, the creative and the inspirational, to provide nourishment for the soul. Readers encountering Pakistani food for the first time should be warned that this may be the beginning of a lifelong addiction. The book will make a wonderful gift for family and friends as well.
