BLOGS From “Kiran Afzal”
6 quick & delicious summer salad recipes
It’s pretty clear that it’s summer in Karachi. The weather is hot & humid and no one likes to go out in the kitchen unless they absolutely have to.Which is why you ...
Impress your friends & family by hosting a delicious Iftar party
Hosting a normal dinner party is hard enough! Hosting an Iftar party can sometimes be absolute madness. Trying to juggle pakoras and samosas, making sure that everyone is served on...
How to prepare your fridge & freezer for Ramazan.
1. Organize and deep clean your Kitchen! Yes, I know that this sounds like a pretty basic step but it is extremely essential.Go through your pantry, fridge and freezer and start c...
12 things that every Mango lover will relate with!
1. The endless varieties of mango that are there! A true mango lover will be able to tell you exactly how many mango varieties there are, when they are available and which ones a...
We Pakistani's are crazy about Falsa's
The best part about what is considered spring in Pakistan is falsa season!Known as Grewia Asiatica in English (a name we never use) this delicious sour berry is native to only Indi...
Looking for baking supplies in Pakistan! Here's a handy guide.
You are browsing the internet and you come across this amazing recipe or a delicious video and you are like ‘buss, aaj to kuch banana hay’ but wait the moment you...
Places that offer more than just daal chawal for vegetarians in Karachi.
We are a country that loves our meat – from barbeques to karhai’s to handi’s and even our rice dishes are primarily meat based. So it becomes really difficult whe...
How to make Paneer
Paneer or cottage cheese in English is a fresh cheese that is made from milk and an acidic ingredient (usually lemon juice or vinegar). The process of making it is simple plus it&r...
17 food problems Desi's face when they move abroad!
1. You have to ask for a bottle of Tabasco sauce on the side at EVERY single restaurant. Yes, I want it to be spicy. DESI spicy, not angrezi spicy. I can take the heat...
How to eat healthy the DESI way!
Desi and healthy are considered to be two contradicting statements. Whenever we think of Desi Pakistani food, the first thing that comes to mind is a delicious chicken korma comple...
7 snacks for the next T20 match screening
Though hockey is our national sport, cricket to hamari jaan hay! All thoughts of Humsafar, Zindagi Gulzar Hay and MannMayal go out the moment a cricket match comes on television. A...
How to make Condensed milk caramel or Dulche De Leche
How to Make the Condensed Milk Caramel or Dulce de Leche?We are sure that a lot of you have had banoffee pie – biscuit base, rich caramel filling topped with banana’s a...
Recipes for a romantic dinner at home
What better way to surprise a loved one then with a delicious meal all prepared from scratch.Here is Desi Appetite’s guide to recipes that are perfect for a dinner for two! D...