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Zainab Shah

Recipes by Zainab Shah

71 recipes

  • Mango Lassi

    Mango Lassi

    Zainab Shah

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

    620

    5 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Kerala-Style Vegetable Korma

    Kerala-Style Vegetable Korma

    Zainab Shah

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

    1,903

    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

    6029 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    6,029

    25 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Chicken Manchurian

    Chicken Manchurian

    Zainab Shah

    1921 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,921

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Maash Ki Daal

    Maash Ki Daal

    Zainab Shah

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

    255

    40 minutes 

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Sheet-Pan Fish Tikka With Spinach

    Sheet-Pan Fish Tikka With Spinach

    Zainab Shah

    2231 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    2,231

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Sheet-Pan Paneer Tikka

    Sheet-Pan Paneer Tikka

    Zainab Shah

    1731 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,731

    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

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

    834

    35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Nimbu Pani (Limeade)

    Nimbu Pani (Limeade)

    Zainab Shah

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

    788

    5 minutes 

    or to save this recipe.

  • Spicy Shrimp Masala

    Spicy Shrimp Masala

    Zainab Shah

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

    938

    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

    1447 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,447

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Sabut Masoor Dal (Spiced Brown Lentils)

    Sabut Masoor Dal (Spiced Brown Lentils)

    Zainab Shah

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

    787

    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

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

    493

    25 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Hara Masala Murgh (Green Masala Chicken)

    Hara Masala Murgh (Green Masala Chicken)

    Zainab Shah

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

    924

    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

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

    761

    25 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Aloo Anday (Potatoes and Scrambled Eggs)

    Aloo Anday (Potatoes and Scrambled Eggs)

    Zainab Shah

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

    730

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • One-Pot Vegetable Biryani

    One-Pot Vegetable Biryani

    Zainab Shah

    1546 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,546

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Mixed Sabzi

    Mixed Sabzi

    Zainab Shah

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

    918

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • 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

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

    593

    1 1/2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Mint Chutney

    Mint Chutney

    Zainab Shah

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

    511

    5 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Keema Samosas (Chicken Samosas)

    Keema Samosas (Chicken Samosas)

    Zainab Shah

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

    283

    1 1/2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

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