Azad Kashmir
Mehwish Butt
Kashmiri Comfort Food Expert
Mehwish is an authority on Kashmiri comfort foods, specializing in slow-cooked stews and teas. Her family recipe for Kahwa has been passed down through five generations.
Recipes by Mehwish Butt 4
Kashmiri Gushtaba
Azad Kashmir
The grand finale of the Kashmiri Wazwan — hand-pounded mutton meatballs (with fat pounded in) in a pale cream yoghurt-fennel gravy. No onion. No tomato. No red chilli. The ivory colour is the mark of authenticity — orange or red means it has been modified.
Chicken Paratha Roll — Lahori Street Style
Punjab
Lahore's favourite street wrap — spiced chicken tikka boti rolled in a flaky lachha paratha with green chutney, crisp onions, and a fried egg seal.
Zinger Burger — Pakistani Street Style
Punjab
Crispy double-coated fried chicken fillet with tangy mustard-vinegar marinade, creamy coleslaw, and zingy sauce in a butter-toasted bun — pure Pakistani street style.
Anda Shami Burger — Lahori Street Classic
Punjab
A succulent beef shami kebab patty topped with a fried egg, tucked into a soft bun with green chutney, tamarind sauce, and crisp onion rings — Lahore's breakfast legend.