

Falsa sharbat - A conversation with Shireen Ahad
So, a few days ago as I was scrolling social media I came across a very heartfelt story shared by my youngest aunt (choti phuppo). A...
Hania Baweja
Jun 1, 20211 min read
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The infamous tomato feta pasta
Since I am not on #tiktok, I hadn’t heard about the infamous #tomatofetapasta. Until my sister raved about it a few months ago. She is...
Hania Baweja
Apr 25, 20213 min read
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Lahori fish tikka
As I was growing up, I didn't like eating fish. It was either too fishy or too flaky for me. Mamma would make fish and chips for us...
Hania Baweja
Apr 14, 20212 min read
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A date with Ramadan
#Ramadan is just around the corner, all around the world muslims are going to fast this month. From sunrise to sunset - and they break...
Hania Baweja
Apr 10, 20211 min read
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Diy room freshener
I absolutely love everything floral/flowers. Like, oh look thats such a beautiful #flower, omg this one smells so earthy, look at the...
Hania Baweja
Mar 31, 20211 min read
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Recipe books
As a child, I was surrounded with numerous #books. Mamma had instilled #reading before bed time in us quite early. So, we were surrounded...
Hania Baweja
Oct 22, 20201 min read
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Sugar free walnut chocolate fudge
Ever since I graduated from #culinaryschool I have been developing recipes for #diabetic people since mamma is diabetic. She chooses not...
Hania Baweja
Oct 19, 20202 min read
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Palak paneer (Spinach and cottage cheese)
So, I’ve grown fond of paneer, in the recent few years. Paneer bhujiya, paneer masala, #palakpaneer, everything #paneer. I don’t get to...
Hania Baweja
Oct 12, 20202 min read
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The ever simple aloo chawal
There is nothing better than a bowl of piping hot #aloo #chawal with yogurt and a salad on a hot karachi afternoon. Takes me back to being a
Hania Baweja
Sep 28, 20202 min read
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Aloo baingan
Friends, I was at my parents house for the last couple of weeks, a little under the weather and getting some me time. Including lots of...
Hania Baweja
Sep 26, 20203 min read
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The quintessential Gulab Jamun
Gulab jamun is most probably one #dessert that is widely loved and consumed in the subcontinent. We could very easily crown it as the favour
Hania Baweja
Sep 8, 20203 min read
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First podcast
My podcasts' first episode is coming out tonight at 8 PM.
Here is a teaser for you all to see till then.
Hania Baweja
Aug 21, 20201 min read
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Easy crusty sourdough bread for beginners
We'll be doing a super #easybread in this post and then slowly build up to more complex and in-depth #recipes in the future.
Hania Baweja
Aug 8, 20204 min read
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A trip to downtown Karachi!
I had been thinking lately that way back when instagram started I used to post photos and videos under a hashtag that I named...
Hania Baweja
Jul 10, 20201 min read
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Crusty sourdough bread starter
Sourdough bread does not need store bought #yeast to rise, the leavening agent used for this bread is something called a starter; a mixture
Hania Baweja
Jun 27, 20204 min read
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Easy peasy fudgy brownies
So a few weeks ago I was craving some really chocolatey fudgy #brownies, but I didnt wanna spend all day in the kitchen, couldn't order it f
Hania Baweja
Jun 12, 20201 min read
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Hara dhaniya chutney - Story
There were days when I'd wake up to the rhythmic sound of the batta grinding on the sill at Nanoo's house. Amna would be making something...
Hania Baweja
May 2, 20201 min read
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Aloo bukhare ki chutney
Here is a quick aloo bukhara chutney recipe for Ramadan. It helps in digestion and curbs nausea, along with being a delicious add on!
Hania Baweja
Apr 28, 20201 min read
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Beef Karahi
Karahi, is a tomato based semi dry curry cooked in a karahi pot, which can be identified as a sister utensil of the Asian Wok. This dish...
Hania Baweja
Apr 22, 20201 min read
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Neeboo ka achaar
Ingredients 750 g lemon 250 ml lemon juice 200 g salt 250 g julienned ginger 15-20 ea green chillies (roughly cut) 100 g cumin seeds...
Hania Baweja
Apr 18, 20201 min read
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Daal maash
Daals are an important part of Pakistani, Indian, Bengali and Nepali cuisine.The word daal is driven from Sanskrit. It means 'to split'...
Hania Baweja
Apr 17, 20202 min read
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Hari chutney
Above is the trailer of my first food story, be sure to stay tuned for when it comes out! Videographer: Shehzor Khan...
Hania Baweja
Apr 16, 20201 min read
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Sishiko in time of quarantine
My mother has always been into arts. I've seen her doing something or the other to keep herself busy. From stitching our clothes when we...
Hania Baweja
Apr 15, 20201 min read
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Falsa
I remember back when we were in school and still in Karachi, after the school was off for the day we'd see independent fruit hawkers...
Hania Baweja
Apr 15, 20201 min read
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Falsay ka sharbat
I grew up in a joint family, Daadi's mom lived in the same house and she cooked some of the most simple yet delicious food I have ever...
Hania Baweja
Apr 13, 20201 min read
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