Balaleet (sweet vermicelli noodle snack)

Recipe from Shaikha Al Ali, a Marketing major student at Zayed University Dubai, and founder of the cookery blog,
www.whenshaikhacooks.com.

Lugaimat (deep fried sugar coated dough balls infused with cardamon and saffron)

Recipe from Faisal Nasser, an environmental engineer from Abu Dhabi, who has always had an interest in food and culinary arts, and enjoys spending his weekends cooking for family and friends.

Fragrant vegetable & cashew biryani

A delicious vegetarian main dish or accompaniment to another curry, ideal for a curry buffet or spicy feast

Harissa chicken traybake with peppers & feta

Roast up some chicken with North African spices and storecupboard peppers for a great last-minute supper

Quick lamb biryani

Get your mates round and cook up this simple biryani, team it with a few of our Indian side dishes and you’ve got a party

Pumpkin biryani

Serving this spiced Indian rice inside a pumpkin makes for a dramatic centrepiece when entertaining

Easy veggie biryani

This tasty Indian-inspired dish is faster than a takeaway

Aromatic lamb with dates

A warming one-pot with a Moroccan feel, perfect served with couscous

Chicken biryani

A great one-pot rice dish that can still be served up a few days later, perfect for leftovers

Turkish lamb pilau

Serve up a basmati rice one pot flavoured with cinnamon, mint and apricot, studded with tender lamb