• Staff Picks

    • Most Popular
    • Soups and Stews
    • Easy Side Dishes
    • Healthy Weeknight Dinners
    • Sheet-Pan Vegetarian Recipes
  • From Our Newsletters

    • The Cooking Newsletter
    • Five Weeknight Dishes
    • The Veggie
  • Perfect For

    • One-Pot Dinners
    • Weeknight Chicken
    • Quick Pastas
    • 30 Minute Vegetarian
    • Easy Baking
  • Everyday Recipes

    • Easy
    • Healthy
    • Weeknight
    • Pasta
    • Quick
  • By Meal

    • Dinner
    • Breakfast
    • Lunch
    • Desserts
    • Appetizers
    • Side Dishes
    • Drinks
  • By Diet

    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan
    • Gluten-Free
    • Dairy-Free
  • By Method

    • Air Fryer
    • Instant Pot
    • Slow Cooker
    • BBQ & Grilling
    • Sheet Pan
    • Baking
  • Meat & Seafood

    • Chicken
    • Beef
    • Pork
    • Salmon
    • Shrimp
  • Vegetables & Fruits

    • Zucchini
    • Sweet Potato
    • Eggplant
    • Cabbage
    • Asparagus
    • Tomato
  • Plant-Based Proteins

    • Tofu
    • Lentil
    • Chickpea
    • Bean
  • Rice, Grains, Pasta

    • Pasta
    • Noodles
    • Rice
    • Quinoa
    • Bread
    • Couscous
  • By Upcoming Holiday

    • Mother’s Day
    • Memorial Day
    • Eid al-Adha
    • Juneteenth
  • By Occasion

    • Birthdays
    • Brunch
    • Date Night
    • Parties
    • Picnics
  • How-Tos

    • How to Make Substitutions
    • How to Store Produce
    • How to Make Sourdough
  • Getting Started

    • Learn to Cook
    • Knife Skills
    • Scaling Tips
  • Reader Favorites

    • Rotisserie Chicken Recipes
    • Low Sodium Recipes
    • High Fiber and Protein Recipes
  • Video Series

    • Pizza Interview
    • The Veggie
    • Bake Time
    • Family Recipes
    • About Us
    • The New York Times Food Section

Staff Picks

  • Most Popular
  • Soups and Stews
  • Easy Side Dishes
  • Healthy Weeknight Dinners
  • Sheet-Pan Vegetarian Recipes

From Our Newsletters

  • The Cooking Newsletter
  • Five Weeknight Dishes
  • The Veggie

Perfect For

  • One-Pot Dinners
  • Weeknight Chicken
  • Quick Pastas
  • 30 Minute Vegetarian
  • Easy Baking

Everyday Recipes

  • Easy
  • Healthy
  • Weeknight
  • Pasta
  • Quick

By Meal

  • Dinner
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Desserts
  • Appetizers
  • Side Dishes
  • Drinks

By Diet

  • Vegetarian
  • Vegan
  • Gluten-Free
  • Dairy-Free

By Method

  • Air Fryer
  • Instant Pot
  • Slow Cooker
  • BBQ & Grilling
  • Sheet Pan
  • Baking

Meat & Seafood

  • Chicken
  • Beef
  • Pork
  • Salmon
  • Shrimp

Vegetables & Fruits

  • Zucchini
  • Sweet Potato
  • Eggplant
  • Cabbage
  • Asparagus
  • Tomato

Plant-Based Proteins

  • Tofu
  • Lentil
  • Chickpea
  • Bean

Rice, Grains, Pasta

  • Pasta
  • Noodles
  • Rice
  • Quinoa
  • Bread
  • Couscous

By Upcoming Holiday

  • Mother’s Day
  • Memorial Day
  • Eid al-Adha
  • Juneteenth

By Occasion

  • Birthdays
  • Brunch
  • Date Night
  • Parties
  • Picnics

How-Tos

  • How to Make Substitutions
  • How to Store Produce
  • How to Make Sourdough

Getting Started

  • Learn to Cook
  • Knife Skills
  • Scaling Tips

Reader Favorites

  • Rotisserie Chicken Recipes
  • Low Sodium Recipes
  • High Fiber and Protein Recipes

Video Series

  • Pizza Interview
  • The Veggie
  • Bake Time
  • Family Recipes
  • About Us
  • The New York Times Food Section

Zainab Shah

Recipes by Zainab Shah

71 recipes

  • Anda Bhurji (Tomato-Chile Scrambled Eggs)

    Anda Bhurji (Tomato-Chile Scrambled Eggs)

    Zainab Shah

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Baghrir (Semolina Pancakes With Date Syrup and Yogurt)

    Baghrir (Semolina Pancakes With Date Syrup and Yogurt)

    Zainab Shah

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

    40

    40 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Coconut Curry Noodles With Shrimp

    Coconut Curry Noodles With Shrimp

    Zainab Shah

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

    250

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Orange and Cardamom Roast Chicken

    Orange and Cardamom Roast Chicken

    Zainab Shah

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

    138

    1 hour 40 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Murgh Chole (Chicken and Chickpea Curry)

    Murgh Chole (Chicken and Chickpea Curry)

    Zainab Shah

    1066 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,066

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Lamb Chaap (Yogurt-Marinated Lamb Chops)

    Lamb Chaap (Yogurt-Marinated Lamb Chops)

    Zainab Shah

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

    18

    3 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Beef Chops (Meat-Stuffed Potato Cutlets)

    Beef Chops (Meat-Stuffed Potato Cutlets)

    Zainab Shah

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

    176

    About 1 1/2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • One-Pot Shrimp and Tomato Pulao

    One-Pot Shrimp and Tomato Pulao

    Zainab Shah

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

    201

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Paneer Fried Rice

    Paneer Fried Rice

    Zainab Shah

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

    118

    25 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Coconut Beef Curry

    Coconut Beef Curry

    Zainab Shah

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

    136

    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

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

    79

    About 1 hour  

    or to save this recipe.

  • Keema Palak (Ground Chicken and Spinach Curry) 

    Keema Palak (Ground Chicken and Spinach Curry) 

    Zainab Shah

    1176 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,176

    35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Sheet-Pan Shrimp Tikka

    Sheet-Pan Shrimp Tikka

    Zainab Shah

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

    971

    45 minutes 

    or to save this recipe.

    healthy
  • Shami Kebab (Crispy Beef and Chickpea Patties)

    Shami Kebab (Crispy Beef and Chickpea Patties)

    Zainab Shah

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

    57

    About 2 1/2 hours 

    or to save this recipe.

  • Cilantro-Mint Chicken Lettuce Wraps

    Cilantro-Mint Chicken Lettuce Wraps

    Zainab Shah

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

    100

    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

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

    34

    About 2 1/4 hours 

    or to save this recipe.

  • Peppery Beef and Shishito Stir-Fry

    Peppery Beef and Shishito Stir-Fry

    Zainab Shah

    1044 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,044

    25 minutes 

    or to save this recipe.

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

    Haleem (Spiced Beef, Lentil and Barley Stew)

    Zainab Shah

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

    190

    1 1/4 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Cashew Butter Chicken Korma

    Cashew Butter Chicken Korma

    Zainab Shah

    2218 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    2,218

    35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Brie and Mango Chutney Grilled Cheese

    Brie and Mango Chutney Grilled Cheese

    Zainab Shah

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

    108

    15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Chukandar Chicken (Tangy Chicken Curry With Beets)

    Chukandar Chicken (Tangy Chicken Curry With Beets)

    Zainab Shah

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

    224

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Roasted Cauliflower With Nước Chấm Sauce 

    Roasted Cauliflower With Nước Chấm Sauce 

    Zainab Shah

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

    414

    40 minutes 

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Paneer Pakoray (Paneer Fritters) 

    Paneer Pakoray (Paneer Fritters) 

    Zainab Shah

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

    9

    1 hour 

    or to save this recipe.

  • Kalakand 

    Kalakand 

    Zainab Shah

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

    69

    20 minutes, plus 2 hours’ chilling

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Butter Paneer

    Butter Paneer

    Zainab Shah

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

    847

    30 minutes 

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Baked Tamarind Fish 

    Baked Tamarind Fish 

    Zainab Shah

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

    171

    25 minutes 

    or to save this recipe.

    healthy
  • Chile Cheese Toast

    Chile Cheese Toast

    Zainab Shah

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

    249

    15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Aloo Gosht (Spicy Beef and Potato Stew)

    Aloo Gosht (Spicy Beef and Potato Stew)

    Zainab Shah

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

    125

    3 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Aloo Tikki (Potato Cutlets)

    Aloo Tikki (Potato Cutlets)

    Zainab Shah

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

    35

    1 hour 

    or to save this recipe.

  • Borani Banjan (Afghan-style Eggplant in Yogurt) 

    Borani Banjan (Afghan-style Eggplant in Yogurt) 

    Zainab Shah

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

    906

    35 minutes 

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Sheet-Pan Chicken Tikka Thighs 

    Sheet-Pan Chicken Tikka Thighs 

    Zainab Shah

    3368 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    3,368

    1 hour 

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Bhaji Sliders 

    Bhaji Sliders 

    Zainab Shah

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

    94

    50 minutes  

    or to save this recipe.

  • Aloo Chicken

    Aloo Chicken

    Zainab Shah

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

    858

    1 hour 5 minutes 

    or to save this recipe.

  • Spicy Shrimp Patties 

    Spicy Shrimp Patties 

    Zainab Shah

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

    450

    40 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Kaddu With Greens and Shrimp

    Kaddu With Greens and Shrimp

    Zainab Shah

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

    576

    1 hour 10 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Broccoli Korma

    Broccoli Korma

    Zainab Shah

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

    879

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Mango Chutney 

    Mango Chutney 

    Zainab Shah

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

    76

    50 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Bagara Baingan (Creamy Spiced Eggplant)

    Bagara Baingan (Creamy Spiced Eggplant)

    Zainab Shah

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

    289

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Paneer Chile Dry

    Paneer Chile Dry

    Zainab Shah

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

    503

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Chana Masala 

    Chana Masala 

    Zainab Shah

    2684 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    2,684

    40 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Smashed Cucumber and Chicken Salad

    Smashed Cucumber and Chicken Salad

    Zainab Shah

    1304 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,304

    40 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Masala Black-Eyed Peas

    Masala Black-Eyed Peas

    Zainab Shah

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

    893

    25 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Kali Mirch Karahi (Black Pepper Chicken) 

    Kali Mirch Karahi (Black Pepper Chicken) 

    Zainab Shah

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

    243

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Ghee

    Ghee

    Zainab Shah

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

    62

    25 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Aloo Palak (Spicy Spinach and Potatoes) 

    Aloo Palak (Spicy Spinach and Potatoes) 

    Zainab Shah

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

    536

    35 minutes 

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Basmati Rice

    Basmati Rice

    Zainab Shah

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

    217

    25 minutes 

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Chicken Kofta in Tomato Gravy

    Chicken Kofta in Tomato Gravy

    Zainab Shah

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

    803

    55 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

1 - 48 of 71 results

  • 1
  • 2

Get Our Newsletter

Get recipes, tips and NYT special offers delivered straight to your inbox.

Opt out or contact us anytime. See our Privacy Policy.

Follow Us

Get the App

About Us

New York Times Cooking offers subscribers recipes, advice and inspiration for better everyday cooking. From easy weeknight dinners to holiday meals, our recipes have been tested and perfected to meet the needs of home cooks of all levels. Subscribe now for full access.

Learn More

  • About Us
  • FAQ
  • NYTimes.com/food

Shop

  • Gift Subscription
  • Merchandise
  • Send Us Feedback

Recipes

  • From Our Newsletters
  • Weeknight
  • Pasta
  • Dinner
  • Healthy
  • Vegetarian
  • Vegan
  • Thanksgiving
  • Christmas
  • © 2026 The New York Times Company
  • Terms of Service
  • Privacy Policy
  • Cookie Policy