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Zainab Shah

Recipes by Zainab Shah

72 recipes

  • Aloo Palak (Spicy Spinach and Potatoes) 

    Aloo Palak (Spicy Spinach and Potatoes) 

    Zainab Shah

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

    551

    35 minutes 

    or to save this recipe.

  • Mango Lassi

    Mango Lassi

    Zainab Shah

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

    681

    5 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Kerala-Style Vegetable Korma

    Kerala-Style Vegetable Korma

    Zainab Shah

    2020 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    2,020

    18 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Mattar Paneer (Peas and Paneer in Spiced Tomato Gravy)

    Mattar Paneer (Peas and Paneer in Spiced Tomato Gravy)

    Zainab Shah

    6282 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    6,282

    25 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Chicken Manchurian

    Chicken Manchurian

    Zainab Shah

    2051 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    2,051

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Maash Ki Daal

    Maash Ki Daal

    Zainab Shah

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

    259

    40 minutes 

    or to save this recipe.

  • Sheet-Pan Fish Tikka With Spinach

    Sheet-Pan Fish Tikka With Spinach

    Zainab Shah

    2386 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    2,386

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Sheet-Pan Paneer Tikka

    Sheet-Pan Paneer Tikka

    Zainab Shah

    1800 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,800

    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

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

    847

    35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Nimbu Pani (Limeade)

    Nimbu Pani (Limeade)

    Zainab Shah

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

    820

    5 minutes 

    or to save this recipe.

  • Spicy Shrimp Masala

    Spicy Shrimp Masala

    Zainab Shah

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

    994

    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

    1539 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,539

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Sabut Masoor Dal (Spiced Brown Lentils)

    Sabut Masoor Dal (Spiced Brown Lentils)

    Zainab Shah

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

    792

    35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Bhindi Masala (Okra With Red Onion and Tomato)

    Bhindi Masala (Okra With Red Onion and Tomato)

    Zainab Shah

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

    524

    25 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Hara Masala Murgh (Green Masala Chicken)

    Hara Masala Murgh (Green Masala Chicken)

    Zainab Shah

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

    927

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Keema Bhare Karelay (Bitter Melon Stuffed With Minced Chicken)

    Keema Bhare Karelay (Bitter Melon Stuffed With Minced Chicken)

    Zainab Shah

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

    13

    50 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Kharra Masala Fish (Fish With Tomatoes and Onions)

    Kharra Masala Fish (Fish With Tomatoes and Onions)

    Zainab Shah

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

    772

    25 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Aloo Anday (Potatoes and Scrambled Eggs)

    Aloo Anday (Potatoes and Scrambled Eggs)

    Zainab Shah

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

    747

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • One-Pot Vegetable Biryani

    One-Pot Vegetable Biryani

    Zainab Shah

    1557 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,557

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Mixed Sabzi

    Mixed Sabzi

    Zainab Shah

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

    931

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Chicken Steam Roast

    Chicken Steam Roast

    Zainab Shah

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

    665

    1 hour, plus at least 2 hours’ marinating

    or to save this recipe.

  • Aloo Samosas (Potato Samosas)

    Aloo Samosas (Potato Samosas)

    Zainab Shah

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

    594

    1 1/2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Keema Samosas (Chicken Samosas)

    Keema Samosas (Chicken Samosas)

    Zainab Shah

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

    285

    1 1/2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Mint Chutney

    Mint Chutney

    Zainab Shah

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

    542

    5 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

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