From the Degchi kitchen

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Kheer Recipe: Pakistani-Style Rice Pudding, Step by Step

Kheer is mostly milk, patience and a heavy pot. Amounts, timings and the stirring rhythm from our recipe, plus how it differs from firni.

Usama Alam · 7 November 2026 · 5 min read

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Gulab Jamun Recipe Fixes: Cracks, Hard Balls, Raw Centres

You fried the balls, dropped them in syrup and bit into a hard or raw centre. Here is what went wrong at each stage and how to fix it next time.

Usama Alam · 7 November 2026 · 5 min read

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Halwa Puri Breakfast: A Sunday Plan Without the Chaos

Halwa puri is three dishes that all want to be hot at once. The trick is deciding which one waits and which one can't.

Usama Alam · 7 November 2026 · 5 min read

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Pakora Recipe Crispy, Not Oily: Batter and Oil Guide

Pakoras go limp or greasy for two reasons, a thin batter and oil that is too cool. Here is how to get both right.

Usama Alam · 7 November 2026 · 5 min read

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How to Make Crispy Samosa: Fix Soft or Bubbly Pastry

Samosa pastry fails in two opposite ways, bubbly and bursting or pale and soft. Both trace back to the dough, the filling and the oil.

Usama Alam · 7 November 2026 · 5 min read

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How to Make Paratha With Layers You Can Peel Apart

A flaky paratha is a folding trick, not a talent. Pleat, coil, rest, roll, and let the ghee do the separating.

Usama Alam · 7 November 2026 · 5 min read

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How to Make Soft Roti That Stays Soft Past Dinner

Roti that turns into cardboard by the time the curry is on the table usually has one of four causes. Here is how to find yours.

Usama Alam · 7 November 2026 · 5 min read

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Palak Paneer Recipe That Stays Bright Green

Olive-brown palak paneer is a timing problem, not a recipe problem. Blanch, chill, blend, and add the paneer last. Full amounts and steps inside.

Usama Alam · 7 November 2026 · 5 min read

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Aloo Gosht Recipe: Pakistani Mutton and Potato Curry

The meat should be nearly tender before the potatoes go in. Everything else about aloo gosht follows from that one rule; here is the full method from our recipe.

Usama Alam · 7 November 2026 · 5 min read

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Chana Masala From Dried Chickpeas: Soak, Boil, Simmer

Dried chickpeas cost less and hold their shape better than you expect, but only if you plan the soak. Here are the times and amounts from our recipe, with the tinned shortcut.

Usama Alam · 7 November 2026 · 5 min read