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Zainab Shah

Recipes by Zainab Shah

72 recipes

  • Chicken Kofta in Tomato Gravy

    Chicken Kofta in Tomato Gravy

    Zainab Shah

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

    806

    55 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Mango Lassi

    Mango Lassi

    Zainab Shah

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

    636

    5 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Kerala-Style Vegetable Korma

    Kerala-Style Vegetable Korma

    Zainab Shah

    1929 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,929

    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

    6078 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    6,078

    25 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Chicken Manchurian

    Chicken Manchurian

    Zainab Shah

    1983 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,983

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Maash Ki Daal

    Maash Ki Daal

    Zainab Shah

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

    257

    40 minutes 

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Sheet-Pan Fish Tikka With Spinach

    Sheet-Pan Fish Tikka With Spinach

    Zainab Shah

    2277 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    2,277

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Sheet-Pan Paneer Tikka

    Sheet-Pan Paneer Tikka

    Zainab Shah

    1746 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,746

    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

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

    837

    35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Nimbu Pani (Limeade)

    Nimbu Pani (Limeade)

    Zainab Shah

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

    790

    5 minutes 

    or to save this recipe.

  • Spicy Shrimp Masala

    Spicy Shrimp Masala

    Zainab Shah

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

    939

    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

    1459 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,459

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Sabut Masoor Dal (Spiced Brown Lentils)

    Sabut Masoor Dal (Spiced Brown Lentils)

    Zainab Shah

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

    789

    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

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

    496

    25 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Hara Masala Murgh (Green Masala Chicken)

    Hara Masala Murgh (Green Masala Chicken)

    Zainab Shah

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

    926

    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

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

    765

    25 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Aloo Anday (Potatoes and Scrambled Eggs)

    Aloo Anday (Potatoes and Scrambled Eggs)

    Zainab Shah

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

    735

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • One-Pot Vegetable Biryani

    One-Pot Vegetable Biryani

    Zainab Shah

    1548 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,548

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Mixed Sabzi

    Mixed Sabzi

    Zainab Shah

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

    920

    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.

  • 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

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

    516

    5 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

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