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Zainab Shah

Recipes by Zainab Shah

67 recipes

  • Murgh Chole (Chicken and Chickpea Curry)

    Murgh Chole (Chicken and Chickpea Curry)

    Zainab Shah

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

    985

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Lamb Chaap (Yogurt-Marinated Lamb Chops)

    Lamb Chaap (Yogurt-Marinated Lamb Chops)

    Zainab Shah

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

    13

    3 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Beef Chops (Meat-Stuffed Potato Cutlets)

    Beef Chops (Meat-Stuffed Potato Cutlets)

    Zainab Shah

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

    161

    About 1 1/2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • One-Pot Shrimp and Tomato Pulao

    One-Pot Shrimp and Tomato Pulao

    Zainab Shah

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

    162

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Paneer Fried Rice

    Paneer Fried Rice

    Zainab Shah

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

    109

    25 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Coconut Beef Curry

    Coconut Beef Curry

    Zainab Shah

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

    133

    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

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

    62

    About 1 hour  

    or to save this recipe.

  • Keema Palak (Ground Chicken and Spinach Curry) 

    Keema Palak (Ground Chicken and Spinach Curry) 

    Zainab Shah

    1131 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,131

    35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Sheet-Pan Shrimp Tikka

    Sheet-Pan Shrimp Tikka

    Zainab Shah

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

    724

    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

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

    95

    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

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

    30

    About 2 1/4 hours 

    or to save this recipe.

  • Peppery Beef and Shishito Stir-Fry

    Peppery Beef and Shishito Stir-Fry

    Zainab Shah

    1007 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,007

    25 minutes 

    or to save this recipe.

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

    Haleem (Spiced Beef, Lentil and Barley Stew)

    Zainab Shah

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

    141

    1 1/4 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Cashew Butter Chicken Korma

    Cashew Butter Chicken Korma

    Zainab Shah

    1903 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,903

    35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Brie and Mango Chutney Grilled Cheese

    Brie and Mango Chutney Grilled Cheese

    Zainab Shah

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

    104

    15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Chukandar Chicken (Tangy Chicken Curry With Beets)

    Chukandar Chicken (Tangy Chicken Curry With Beets)

    Zainab Shah

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

    220

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Roasted Cauliflower With Nước Chấm Sauce 

    Roasted Cauliflower With Nước Chấm Sauce 

    Zainab Shah

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

    402

    40 minutes 

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Paneer Pakoray (Paneer Fritters) 

    Paneer Pakoray (Paneer Fritters) 

    Zainab Shah

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

    8

    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

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

    804

    30 minutes 

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Baked Tamarind Fish 

    Baked Tamarind Fish 

    Zainab Shah

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

    167

    25 minutes 

    or to save this recipe.

    healthy
  • Chile Cheese Toast

    Chile Cheese Toast

    Zainab Shah

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

    244

    15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Aloo Gosht (Spicy Beef and Potato Stew)

    Aloo Gosht (Spicy Beef and Potato Stew)

    Zainab Shah

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

    120

    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

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

    893

    35 minutes 

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Sheet-Pan Chicken Tikka Thighs 

    Sheet-Pan Chicken Tikka Thighs 

    Zainab Shah

    3216 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    3,216

    1 hour 

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Bhaji Sliders 

    Bhaji Sliders 

    Zainab Shah

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

    93

    50 minutes  

    or to save this recipe.

  • Aloo Chicken

    Aloo Chicken

    Zainab Shah

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

    829

    1 hour 5 minutes 

    or to save this recipe.

  • Spicy Shrimp Patties 

    Spicy Shrimp Patties 

    Zainab Shah

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

    448

    40 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Kaddu With Greens and Shrimp

    Kaddu With Greens and Shrimp

    Zainab Shah

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

    570

    1 hour 10 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Broccoli Korma

    Broccoli Korma

    Zainab Shah

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

    871

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Mango Chutney 

    Mango Chutney 

    Zainab Shah

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

    72

    50 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Bagara Baingan (Creamy Spiced Eggplant)

    Bagara Baingan (Creamy Spiced Eggplant)

    Zainab Shah

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

    284

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Paneer Chile Dry

    Paneer Chile Dry

    Zainab Shah

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

    500

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Chana Masala 

    Chana Masala 

    Zainab Shah

    2474 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    2,474

    40 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Smashed Cucumber and Chicken Salad

    Smashed Cucumber and Chicken Salad

    Zainab Shah

    1256 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,256

    40 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Masala Black-Eyed Peas

    Masala Black-Eyed Peas

    Zainab Shah

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

    865

    25 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Kali Mirch Karahi (Black Pepper Chicken) 

    Kali Mirch Karahi (Black Pepper Chicken) 

    Zainab Shah

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

    239

    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.

  • Basmati Rice

    Basmati Rice

    Zainab Shah

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

    207

    25 minutes 

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Aloo Palak (Spicy Spinach and Potatoes) 

    Aloo Palak (Spicy Spinach and Potatoes) 

    Zainab Shah

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

    531

    35 minutes 

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Chicken Kofta in Tomato Gravy

    Chicken Kofta in Tomato Gravy

    Zainab Shah

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

    792

    55 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Mango Lassi

    Mango Lassi

    Zainab Shah

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

    604

    5 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Kerala-Style Vegetable Korma

    Kerala-Style Vegetable Korma

    Zainab Shah

    1847 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,847

    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

    5955 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    5,955

    25 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Chicken Manchurian

    Chicken Manchurian

    Zainab Shah

    1597 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,597

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

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