by Fauzia M. Afif Recipe: 1 big mug of cooked chana/chickpeas (I prefer fresh, not canned!) half to three-quarter cup of sweet tamarind sauce 3 potatoes, peeled, diced into tiny pieces and then boiled until soft, n drained 1 onion diced very finely juice of 1 lemon 1 tsp red … Read more
During the Holy month of Ramadan, after fasting it is very important to hydrate yourself with healthy and nutritious drinks. Here is a recipe of rich yet healthy Special Ramadan Drink for you to try out. Ingredients: 1 ½ glass water, ½ cup sugar, 3 glasses milk full cream, 2cups … Read more
Prep Time: 15 MINS COOK TIME:15 MINS TOTAL TIME:30 MINS COURSE: SNACKS Servings: 3 (1 CUP = 250 ML) Bhel puri is a crispy, sweet, tangy, spicy mixture of many edibles. Bhel puri is mainly made with puffed rice mixed with onions, tomatoes, assorted chutneys etc. This bhel puri is easy to make … Read more
Ramadan fasting has a healing effect on peptic ulcers as it curbs smoking which is recognized as a precipitating factor for the peptic ulcer. The whole gastro-intestinal system takes good rest for the first time in the whole year. I feel pity for the stomach. I really feel pity for … Read more
Ingredients: 2 cups dal mash, Pre-soaked for 4-5 hours Pinch of baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt Pinch of heeng. Preparation: Grind the pre-soaked dal into a paste and add rest of the spices. Mix well and leave for 30 minutes. Then in a frying pan add 1 tbs. of oil … Read more
Fashion designer Tena Durrani launched her Eid collection on July 20 at Prince Jewelers in Karachi. Featuring 60 pieces, the collection was priced between Rs 9,000 and Rs 80,000. Durrani has been designing clothes for a long time, but her first official stint came six years ago as a small … Read more
After venturing into lawn market, model-turned-entrepreneur Vaneeza Ahmed Ali launched her shoe collection. With most of the collection comprising of flats, she catered to a niche market with 30 designs, exhibited at her flagship store at Park Towers on July 18. Featuring an animal theme with diamantes, Vaneeza Footwear was … Read more
If you’ve seen Perfume: The Story of a Murderer, chances are you still get seriously freaked out upon meeting a perfume oil (commonly known as itr in our part of the world) enthusiast or aficionado. In his quest for the most powerful and redolent perfume, the protagonist hunts and kills … Read more
Some medical experts in consultation with Islamic scholars have contributed to the following meal plan choices during the fasting month: Suhur: A bowl of porridge with milk, one slice of toast and a handful of unsalted nuts. Iftar: Pitta bread with chicken, salad and hummus and one or two Middle-Eastern … Read more
