Bun kebab, the late-night classic
A soft bun, a daal-and-egg patty and green chutney. Three stalls that still do it properly.
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Laiba Khan
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A food walk through the old city
Seven stops, three hours and one very full stomach. Start hungry and wear comfortable shoes.
Kitchen notesStory
How to keep coriander fresh for two weeks
A jar of water, a loose bag and the right shelf in the fridge.
Rice kheer, slow and simple
Milk, rice, sugar and time. Cardamom and a few pistachios if you are feeling generous.
A short guide to nihari breakfasts
Brain, nalli or plain? How to order nihari, and why you should go early.
Food guidesStory
What a good biryani should cost in 2026
We compared plate prices at twenty places. Here is what you pay for, and where the extra goes.
Baking bread at home without an oven
A heavy pot on the stove works surprisingly well. Here is the method we use.
Shami kebabs to freeze for busy weeks
Make thirty on Sunday, eat them all month. Here is how to keep them from falling apart.
Street foodStory
Corn on coals: the winter snack nobody writes about
Charred over coals, rubbed with lemon and chilli salt. Where to find the best ones this season.
The best chai stops on the highway out of town
For the first hour of any road trip, these are the places that make tea the way it should be.