Zareens Pakistani Kitchen: Recipes from a Well-Fed Childhood

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Replete with beautiful images and evocative odes to the flavors of great Pakistani food, this cookbook demystifies favorites like kababs, curries, and samosas. In this introduction to Pakistani cooking, the folks behind Zareen's Michelin Guide-approved restaurants in the San Francisco Bay Area share 75+ recipes designed for American cooks. Replete with beautiful images and evocative odes to the flavors of great Pakistani food, this cookbook demystifies favorites like kababs, curries, and samosas. In this introduction to Pakistani cooking, the folks behind Zareen's Michelin Guide-approved restaurants in the San Francisco Bay Area share 75+ recipes designed for American cooks. This cookbook features the most beloved dishes from the popular California restaurants, the authors' favorite home-cooked comfort foods, and street fare from growing up in Karachi. Inside you'll find- An introduction to the Desi pantry, with substitutes, common methods, and equipment Popular street food like Paratha Rolls, Bun Kabab, and Chaat. Entree staples like the famous Beef Nihari, Biryani, and specialties from Zareen's Memoni community like Memoni Crispy Fried Chicken Vegetarian-friendly mainstays like Tarka Daal and Bhindi Masala Handmade breads like Naan, Roti, and Laccha Paratha Sweet treats like Kulfi and Burfi, and even Zareen's riot-inducing Doodh Patti Chai Menu planning section with special occasions including Eid and Diwali Spotlights on inspiring women (including poet Rupi Kaur and food blogger Michelle Tam), with a portion of the authors' royalties going to women's charities. The authors' goals are threefold- first, to make authentic Pakistani food simple and accessible; second, to share their sheer foodie joy and vibrant Pakistani culture; and third, to inspire women (especially other immigrant women) to entrepreneurship and activism. Perfect for foodies who want to get their travel fix through their taste buds, as well as those seeking the comfort of nostalgic recipes from their youth, Zareen's Pakistani Kitchen is a culinary adventure you can bring home.

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Zareens dishes are vibrant, flavorful, and made with love!Let the beautifully crafted recipes transport you to a weeknight dinnerat her delicious Palo Alto restaurant, where Im lucky enough to be a regular.
Emily Mariko, lifestyle content creator

Zareen masterfully combines the rich tapestry of our culinary heritage with a modern, accessible approach to cooking. Her passion for food shines through each beautifully crafted recipe, making it easy for home cooks to re-create delicious, authentic dishes. This book is not just a collection of recipes; its a journey throughflavors, traditions, and the joy of bringing people together over a shared meal. Zareen's PakistaniKitchen is a must-have for anyone who lovesto cook, eat, and celebratelifes most delicious moments.
Shiza Shahid, cofounder of Our Place cookware

Im beyond thrilled to finally get my hands on the recipes from Zareen's, the best Pakistani restaurant in the SF Bay Area! Zareens Pakistani Kitchen: Recipes from a Well-Fed Childhood is bursting with authentic, mouthwatering dishes that will spice up your home cooking!
Michelle Tam, New York Timesbestselling cookbook author and creator of Nom Nom Paleo

Author Bio

ZAREEN KHAN- Born in Karachi, Zareen specializes in Pakistani and North Indian food while celebrating the cuisine of the Memons, an ethnic community hailing from Gujarat, India, and Karachi, Pakistan, to which her family belongs. Zareen started her restaurant business at 43, shortly after winning her battle with oral cancer in 2012. Now a celebrated restaurateur, Zareen has a global following for her eponymous Bay Area restaurants. UMAIR KHAN- Also born in Karachi, Umair co-founded Zareen's with his wife. He is also founder of Folio3 Software, a global tech services firm, founding partner at Mentors Fund, an early stage tech investment firm, and a visiting professor at UC Berkeley.