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Zainab Shah

Recipes by Zainab Shah

64 recipes

  • Beef Chops (Meat-Stuffed Potato Cutlets)

    Beef Chops (Meat-Stuffed Potato Cutlets)

    Zainab Shah

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

    104

    About 1 1/2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • One-Pot Shrimp and Tomato Pulao

    One-Pot Shrimp and Tomato Pulao

    Zainab Shah

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

    67

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Paneer Fried Rice

    Paneer Fried Rice

    Zainab Shah

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

    65

    25 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Coconut Beef Curry

    Coconut Beef Curry

    Zainab Shah

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

    112

    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

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

    53

    About 1 hour  

    or to save this recipe.

  • Keema Palak (Ground Chicken and Spinach Curry) 

    Keema Palak (Ground Chicken and Spinach Curry) 

    Zainab Shah

    1027 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,027

    35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Sheet-Pan Shrimp Tikka

    Sheet-Pan Shrimp Tikka

    Zainab Shah

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

    256

    45 minutes 

    or to save this recipe.

    healthy
  • Shami Kebab (Crispy Beef and Chickpea Patties)

    Shami Kebab (Crispy Beef and Chickpea Patties)

    Zainab Shah

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

    56

    About 2 1/2 hours 

    or to save this recipe.

  • Cilantro-Mint Chicken Lettuce Wraps

    Cilantro-Mint Chicken Lettuce Wraps

    Zainab Shah

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

    89

    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

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

    17

    About 2 1/4 hours 

    or to save this recipe.

  • Peppery Beef and Shishito Stir-Fry

    Peppery Beef and Shishito Stir-Fry

    Zainab Shah

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

    901

    25 minutes 

    or to save this recipe.

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

    Haleem (Spiced Beef, Lentil and Barley Stew)

    Zainab Shah

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

    99

    1 1/4 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Cashew Butter Chicken Korma

    Cashew Butter Chicken Korma

    Zainab Shah

    1408 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,408

    35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Brie and Mango Chutney Grilled Cheese

    Brie and Mango Chutney Grilled Cheese

    Zainab Shah

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

    95

    15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Chukandar Chicken (Tangy Chicken Curry With Beets)

    Chukandar Chicken (Tangy Chicken Curry With Beets)

    Zainab Shah

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

    207

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Roasted Cauliflower With Nước Chấm Sauce 

    Roasted Cauliflower With Nước Chấm Sauce 

    Zainab Shah

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

    374

    40 minutes 

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Paneer Pakoray (Paneer Fritters) 

    Paneer Pakoray (Paneer Fritters) 

    Zainab Shah

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

    6

    1 hour 

    or to save this recipe.

  • Kalakand 

    Kalakand 

    Zainab Shah

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

    68

    20 minutes, plus 2 hours’ chilling

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Butter Paneer

    Butter Paneer

    Zainab Shah

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

    619

    30 minutes 

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Baked Tamarind Fish 

    Baked Tamarind Fish 

    Zainab Shah

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

    159

    25 minutes 

    or to save this recipe.

    healthy
  • Chile Cheese Toast

    Chile Cheese Toast

    Zainab Shah

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

    230

    15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Aloo Gosht (Spicy Beef and Potato Stew)

    Aloo Gosht (Spicy Beef and Potato Stew)

    Zainab Shah

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

    106

    3 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Aloo Tikki (Potato Cutlets)

    Aloo Tikki (Potato Cutlets)

    Zainab Shah

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

    34

    1 hour 

    or to save this recipe.

  • Borani Banjan (Afghan-style Eggplant in Yogurt) 

    Borani Banjan (Afghan-style Eggplant in Yogurt) 

    Zainab Shah

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

    854

    35 minutes 

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Sheet-Pan Chicken Tikka Thighs 

    Sheet-Pan Chicken Tikka Thighs 

    Zainab Shah

    2767 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    2,767

    1 hour 

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Bhaji Sliders 

    Bhaji Sliders 

    Zainab Shah

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

    92

    50 minutes  

    or to save this recipe.

  • Aloo Chicken

    Aloo Chicken

    Zainab Shah

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

    770

    1 hour 5 minutes 

    or to save this recipe.

  • Spicy Shrimp Patties 

    Spicy Shrimp Patties 

    Zainab Shah

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

    440

    40 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Kaddu With Greens and Shrimp

    Kaddu With Greens and Shrimp

    Zainab Shah

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

    501

    1 hour 10 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Broccoli Korma

    Broccoli Korma

    Zainab Shah

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

    845

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Mango Chutney 

    Mango Chutney 

    Zainab Shah

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

    63

    50 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Bagara Baingan (Creamy Spiced Eggplant)

    Bagara Baingan (Creamy Spiced Eggplant)

    Zainab Shah

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

    283

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Paneer Chile Dry

    Paneer Chile Dry

    Zainab Shah

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

    495

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Chana Masala 

    Chana Masala 

    Zainab Shah

    2242 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    2,242

    40 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Smashed Cucumber and Chicken Salad

    Smashed Cucumber and Chicken Salad

    Zainab Shah

    1149 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,149

    40 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Masala Black-Eyed Peas

    Masala Black-Eyed Peas

    Zainab Shah

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

    767

    25 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Kali Mirch Karahi (Black Pepper Chicken) 

    Kali Mirch Karahi (Black Pepper Chicken) 

    Zainab Shah

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

    233

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Ghee

    Ghee

    Zainab Shah

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

    60

    25 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Chicken Kofta in Tomato Gravy

    Chicken Kofta in Tomato Gravy

    Zainab Shah

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

    778

    55 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Basmati Rice

    Basmati Rice

    Zainab Shah

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

    190

    25 minutes 

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Aloo Palak (Spicy Spinach and Potatoes) 

    Aloo Palak (Spicy Spinach and Potatoes) 

    Zainab Shah

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

    518

    35 minutes 

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Mango Lassi

    Mango Lassi

    Zainab Shah

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

    570

    5 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Kerala-Style Vegetable Korma

    Kerala-Style Vegetable Korma

    Zainab Shah

    1589 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,589

    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

    5752 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    5,752

    25 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Chicken Manchurian

    Chicken Manchurian

    Zainab Shah

    1588 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,588

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Maash Ki Daal

    Maash Ki Daal

    Zainab Shah

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

    249

    40 minutes 

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Sheet-Pan Fish Tikka With Spinach

    Sheet-Pan Fish Tikka With Spinach

    Zainab Shah

    2096 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    2,096

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Sheet-Pan Paneer Tikka

    Sheet-Pan Paneer Tikka

    Zainab Shah

    1644 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,644

    25 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

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