JUNE 18-24 2017
The Beauty Edit Our go-to looks for the festive season
Eid Edition The Corner Saira Shafi of En Vogue Furniture gives us a tour of her showroom
TEdit’s guide to Chand Raat A run-down of what to do for a fun-filled night out
RENAISSANCE REDEFINED IdeasPret showcases its latest Eid collection
Contents Society pages
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The Cut Our list of the best-dressed of the week
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Daily Grind Rabia Farooqui breaks down her day
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TEdit’s Guide to Chand Raat A run-down of what to do for a fun-filled night out
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Shoot IdeasPret showcases its latest Eid collection
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The Vault Ahmed Shoaib and Danish Naveed of Kohar Jewel unlock their vault
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Style101 Our favourite IT girls play dress-up with Shehla Chatoor’s luxury lawn collection
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The Corner Saira Shafi of En Vogue gives us a tour of her furniture boutique
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Dish It Out Easy recipes for delicious Eid treats
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The Beauty Edit A selection of beauty looks to take you from day to night this Eid
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Mahjabeen Obaid with guest
Salina and Sukaina Taqi
GRAND POP-UP! Sana Hafeez Sheikh, Sukaina Taqi, Mahjabeen Obaid and Alizeh Pasha host a collaborative Grand Pop-Up Eid Trunk Show in Karachi
Sana Hafeez Sheikh
Sharmila Farooqi
Maira Pagganwala
Tania
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Anusha Bawany
Ayesha Farooq Hashwani
Nida Tapal
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Hadeel Obaid
Sana Obaid
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Ronak Lakhani with guest
Sheherezade Junejo and Maryam Rahmatullah
Saadia Yasin and Miara Shaikh
RETAIL THERAPY Miaasa Shoes and Maheen Karim host exhibitions at Ensemble, Karachi
Maliha Rehman Nada Shah Emaan Ahmad with guest
Soraya Rahim
Hira Qureshi with guest
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Saira and Hooriya
PASTEL HUES Aminah Tariq and Zobia Danyal Farouk
Nazli Akbar showcases her ready-to-wear Eid collection in Karachi
Anisa Rashid Khan
Sana Shafi
Sara Shafi
Maryam Rahmatullah
Sidrah Naveed
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Zunaira Rana, Zahra Hassan and Sariya Qureshi
Sanaa Jatoi
Saba Pervez Dada
LAHORE TO KARACHI Rema & Shehrbano showcase their Eid collection at Ensemble, Karachi
Kiran Ali Ayesha Tammy Haq
Sanya Pervez
Shermeen Ali
Jaria Bukhari
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Zainab and Maria
SUMMER CALLING Mishal Mohsin and Mishal Tanveer
Anum Moin Rajpoot
Suff uffuse by Sana Yasir exhibits its Eid collection and jewellery line in Lahore
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Farah Tapal and Maheen Adamjee
Shahrina Hashwani, Anum and Sherzad
Maham Siddik
HEY SOLE SISTER! Samia Akram hosts the opening of the fi first Soma store in Karachi
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Hoor and Aminah Tariq
Sam and Ayesha Farooq
Samirah Ghani and Shernaz Hussain
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Sumbul Adil
Anusheh Shahid
Adeen Habib
Umair Tabani
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Alishae Zahra Shah and Rabia
Seher, Nazia and Riffat
LAWN GALORE! IVY hosts an exhibition for the launch of its Gulzar lawn collection in Lahore
Saima and Rabia Amna Saqib and Fiza Ali
Shireen Rehman
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Saim Ali, Aamir Mazhar and Babloo
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Anna Jawad
Anni Shoaib
Maheen
Mariam Mahmood
Zeest
Noorjahan Azain
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Unforgettable looks of the week!
THE CUT
FASHION
Anusheh Shahid Anusheh takes an understated approach with a simple black tee and skinny jeans, while letting her accessories do the talking. Her neck piece, bag and personalised Soma shoes add that extra edge to her look. She perks things up by opting for a bold red lip and subtle smokey eyes.
Samar Hashmi Samar’s look is easy on the eyes and makes for the perfect summer ensemble. We love how she’s matched her knotted sandals to her cross-over body bag and it’s the right amount of colour to make her outfit pop. She keeps her make-up and accessories to a minimum and her hair loose. We also love that floral print!
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Natasia K Paul Natasia looks effortlessly chic in a striped button down and comfy black tracks! We love how she adds elegance to her look with those green satin slides and freshly done highlights. Overall, we love how she takes her look from casual to uber cool with her choice of minimal accessories, make-up and hair!
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Soraya Rahim Soraya is taking all our blues away with her all-blue attire. She keeps it simple with brown studded flats and her blue classic Celine bag. With her accessories kept to a minimum and her hair blowdried straight, she proves she’s ready to embrace the summer heat. Soraya gets our stamp of approval!
Tania Tania keeps it simple and contemporary with her light-weight denim top and baggy white pants. Her denim top is our favourite part of her look with its hanging ruffles that make the look extra fabulous. We also can’t stop adoring her elegant leather flats, chic sunnies and that fresh-faced glow, hitting all the right notes for a summer-ready look!
LIFESTYLE
Da i ly
Grind
WITH RABIA FAROOQUI Creative Head at Nadia Farooqui by day, and artist by night, Rabia Farooqui gives us a glimpse of her long hours as she juggles between her work and family life 5am: It’s time to call it a night after hours of painting and a lot of contemplation. I usually drop in a quick hello to my father who is awake at this hour to start his day - a truly contrasting situation.
11am: I wake up with a strong urge to go back to sleep. However, I must start my day which is usually with a strong cup of mixed chaii and half an hour play time with my niece Rania. Breakfast is usually unpredictable for me - some days I go all out where I have egg and toast with a glass of orange juice. Other days, I usually just stick to whole-grain cereal.
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Colour swatches, sampling with the addaa department, fabric decisions are all underway with Nadia Farooqui and the team. By this time I need another cup of tea to keep my mind rolling.
I am now mentally preparing myself to get into ‘artist mode’. This usually means spending some time on my laptop doing field related research. Research helps me develop narratives which can then be depicted visually in my work. I begin to make compositions as a response, which helps me empty my creative system. I then take 20 minutes to make sense of the outcome and understand my visual vocabulary.
2pm: The workers now have their lunch break. I end up going to the Nadia Farooqui studio and cater to walk-in clients for about an hour and help Nadia with her bridal appointments if need be.
3pm: Yes, I should be having lunch but most of the time I forget or get lazy. The alternative is to always call for cheekooo shake from Agha Juice nearby; not only does it keep you energised but it tastes so so good!
4pm: It’s time to go home! I spend time with my grandparents and keep them company while they have their tea. Rania (my niece) keeps us entertained while we indulge in an evening snack usually in the garden if it’s not too warm. Some days my cousin’s kids join in for an evening swim so this time is usually unpredictable.
10pm: It’s time to start painting! Depending on the size of the painting, I’m either sitting on the floor and working or on a high chair-either way I take 15 minutes to make sure it’s a comfortable space by ensuring all my supplies/ materials are in their desired spot. Last but not least, I open my favourite playlist on Soundcloud and connect my speakers to my phone. Depending on my mood, I’m either listening to Coke Studio or deep house.
11pm: Painting away- the night is still young!
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I now start getting ready to hit the gym. It’s a 15-minute drive to Health Act and another five minute walk up the stairs which proves to be a great way to warm up! It’s an intense cardio workout which lasts for about an hour after which I am famished and ready to have dinner.
I take a short break since my fingers are usually numb by this time. The next half hour is most likely spent talking to my friends over the phone after which it’s back to work!
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4am: The contemplation begins should I keep going or call it a night?
5am: Bedtime it is!
ENTERTAINMENT
T.Edit’s Guide to
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FEATURE
THE VAULT WITH KOHAR JEWEL The creative duo behind Kohar Jewel, Ahmed Shoaib and Danish Naveed share their success story and pieces that are extra special to them! How and when did you become interested in jewellery? Both of us have one major thing in common; we both have always looked for ways to express our creativity. Growing up around families that adored jewellery, we learnt to admire and appreciate jewellery design. We would accompany them to jewellers and propose our own ideas to make their designs better. Often, our ideas were not entertained for some technical reason or the other. Before we knew it, we were drawing and designing our own pieces and collaborating with local craftsmen. The appreciation that we received, motivated us to dive into this market professionally. What are your favourite pieces of jewellery? Our favourite pieces of jewellery are classics that never go out of style. Personally, we really like our pear and diamond combinations. This combination goes well with both eastern and western attires. Where did you get them? We designed and created them alongside our karighars. Share a story with us about how you acquired one of your favourite pieces. Our love for traditional pieces with modern twists got us working on our pearl maala. This will sound funny but believe us when we say that we went through a lot of history books exploring Mughal art, and watching tonnes of old classic Indian movies to get inspiration from the era. This was also a golden opportunity to hang out with the elder and younger ladies from and outside our family, including our favourite, Farah Talib Aziz, to discover what a timeless piece means to women from different backgrounds. We believe that understanding your audience helps you create what people want while staying true to your creative ways.
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Is there any piece you are emotionally attached to and why? Pieces from our first collection will always stay close to our heart as we designed them with a lot of love. It is true that all our pieces go through a rigorous process; from sketches, stone selection, to putting it all together and then spending hours with the karigharr takes patience and dedication. Many times we were discouraged, and staying focused through it all was rather challenging. After a few months of this, when we showcased our first collection, all the hard work truly paid off. That feeling plays a huge role in emotionally attaching us to our first collection. Is there anything on your radar that you want to get to in the future? Yes! We have big plans that we are very excited about. Currently, we are working on a line of jewels that are statement, stand-alone pieces. We will share these with you all very soon, so stay tuned for more!
ACCESSORIES
ESSIE META ALLIC NAILPOLISH — RS999
BATOO OL HAJI AJI J CLUT CLU CHES CLU CHE SWAROVSK VSK SK SKI KI CL C UTCH UTC — RS15,0 15, 5 000 0
MANG ANGO ANG O T TAS TASS ELS S PEND PENDANT ANT EARRINGS — RS1,990 1 990
BREEN ACCESS ESS SSORIE SS SSORIE RIIE RIE ES PEARL LONG EARRI ARRI ARR RR NGS NG N G — RS1,5000
Celebratte th t e festive seasson on with these handpicked accesso s riess to cco ompl mpletee your Eid ou mp utfit fi
SOMA MA A INT IIN N ERNA ATION ONAL ON AL AL TINA NA A BAC BACKLES ACKL KLES LLES LE ES E S PO P INTE INT NTE TED TE TO TOE OEE — RS4,50 O 4,5000
REMA LUX XE PEARL CHAIN IN EEARC A UFF — RS99, 9,1000
ALI JAVERI JEWEL WELLERS WEL LER LERS ER ERS R SPIKE NECKLA KLA KLACE LACE CE — RS12,0 ,00000
REMA LUXE RE REM E DEAREST LOVE — RS6,000
HOBO O BY YH HUB B MIN NAUDIE NA UD ER REE — RS3,99 39 0
CHAPTER CH R 13 3 CH C HUN CH HUN N KHUS KHU HUS SAS — RS2,85 850 50
O HOUSE OUTH OUS S CHRY CHR C HRY HR RYSALIS EARRINGS —P PR RICE ON REQUEST
D& D&G D &G &G VELVET VELV ET CYPRE CYPRE YPRESS — PR PRICE ICE CEE ON O REQUE UEST
HUMM HUM UMM M INGB ING NGB G IIRD RD R D JEWE J JEW LLERY GAT G GATS ATSBY SBY BY DRO DRO ROP R O EARR ARR RR RING INGS IN NG NGS N GS — PR PRIICE IC C ON REQUE REQUE EQUEST ST SOMA INT INT TERNA E ERN TION TIO ONAL AL A L LAYLA GO OLD — RS2,999 BEECHTREE E METALLIC FLA ATS TS — RS1,650
ÇA APLAIT SHOES TRA TR TRAD R ITIONAL PESH ESH HAWA AWA AW WARI CHAPPAL — PR P ICE C ON CE O REQUEST
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FASHION
Style 101 with
Shehla Chatoor
With the festive season right around the corner, we got some of our favourite IT girls to play dress-up with Shehla Chatoor’s luxury lawn collection. See how Anusheh Shahid, Yasmeen Hashmi, Natasia K Paul, Samira Dada and Mahvash Hasan style up these gorgeous pieces, just in time for Eid
Anusheh Shahid Anusheh is right ontrend with this offshoulder style and flared pants. The bold print and vivid colour palette of the outfit teamed with nude Louboutins is perfect for Eid. She keeps most of her accessories simple, save for her earrings, which are giving us some serious tassel earrings goals!
Yasmeen Hashmi Yasmeen puts the C in cool in this little Shehla number! The fringed edging, the intricate embroidery and the detailing on the pants make this outfit apt for Eid. Paired with nude Louboutins and a nude clutch, this look will take you from day to evening. We also love the statement earrings and the dupatta tied around her neck ticks all the right boxes! JUNE 18-24 2017
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Mahvash Hasan Mahvash’s print is vibrant and fun! The halter style and chain detailing is a modern take on the traditional shalwar kameez, and those big round sunnies are perfect for the summer sun. While keeping her accessories to a minimum, she opts for statement drop earrings and a bright clutch. We love!
Natasia K Paul Natasia is hitting all the riight style notes in this print. She wears these trendy wide elegged pants and teams her outfit with nude Louboutiins and an Alexander McQuee en clutch. The feminine embroidery and that gorgeo ous silhouette, perfectly juxtapose a modern and traditional look. We also love how she ties her dupatta around her wrist fo or that extra luxe feel!
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Samira Dada The sleeves on this kimono scream fabulous! Paired with a fringed waist belt, this look is a modern twist on an Eid outfit. The bright orange Birkin paired with strappy sandals enhance the entire look. We’d love to wear this out for an Eid brunch!
SOCIAL CALENDAR
Main Hoon Edhi
Edhi Village, g , Super p Highway, g y, Karachi
June 18
To keep the ideology of Edhi alive, Karachi Innovative Dynamic Society -KIDS and Youth Innovative Dynamic Society is hosting an event ‘Main Hoon Edhi’. Don’t miss out on the chance to give back to society in the month of Ramazan. Main Hoon Edhi is a welfare campaign which provides food, grocery and clothes for over 1,500 orphans around Karachi. The event will be held at Edhi Village, Super Highway Karachi. Timings will be 1pm to 7pm.
PLAN OF ACTION Don’t miss out on these upcoming events in your city!
Élan’s Étoile Ensemble, Karachi
Élan is all set to exhibit its latest luxury prêt Eid collection, ‘Étoile’ at Ensemble Karachi on June 21 and June 22. Get Eid-ready while shopping from Élan’s luxury and basic prêt collection. Together with Élan, Esfi fir Jewellery will also be showcasing its jewellery collection. Timings will be from 11am to 12am. The collection will also be available at Élan’s flagship store in Lahore from June 16 onwards!
Fashion and Lifestyle Exhibition
Café X2, Gulberg III, Lahore
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The Fashion and Lifestyle exhibition will cater to all your shopping needs this season. From clothing and jewellery, to handbags and handicrafts to household utensils, this gala will be a shopper’s paradise. The event will be hed at Café X2, 102C 2, Gulberg III Behind shoppe Near Hussain Chowk, Lahore, from 11am to 11pm.
Iftar and Eid gifts distribution Dar Ul Aman, Lahore
June 23 The team of Hope Emporium will be hosting an event by celebrating this year’s eid visiting orphanages and distributing gifts to the wonderful children that reside there. Since last year’s celebrations were a great success, let’s help them again in making this year eid the best one for these children. The event will take place at Dar Ul Aman, Yateem Khana Chowk, Lahore from 4pm to 8pm.
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Clothes Distribution Orangi Town, Karachi
June 24
While the festive season may be in full swing, there’s always time to give back to those in need. Foundation Fighting Poverty (FFP) is hosting an event to help those needy families celebrate Eid by providing them home utensils and eid clothes. Let’s help in making this Eid a memorable one for these families as well on June 24 at Orangi town, Karachi from 2pm onwards.
ATP Ramazan Tour- Hunza Valley and Khunjerab Pass
Adventure d e u e Travel a e Pakistan, a s a , 35-T 35 Commercial Co e ca Area, ea, Phase ase 2,, Lahore a oe June 19—25 Take a road trip to some of the most beautiful parts of the country and discover nature at its finest! Spend your time relaxing in the soothing ambience of the mesmerising Hunza Valley, ride the majestic Karakoram Highway and explore the enchanting colours of Spring. The road trip will continue further North, crossing the pristine blue waters of Attabad Lake and on towards Gulmit. For all you adventure fiends, this road trip is for you. For more information, check Facebook.com/AdventureTravelPakistan or call 0344-9112947 and 03214001336
INTERIORS
THE CORNER WITH SAIRA SHAFI The talented Interior Design Consultant and CEO of En Vogue furniture, gives us a tour of her studio in the bustling shopping district of Karachi By Ibriz Sheikh
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s we walk into one of the many furniture studios in Karachi’s Zamzama area, we are met by our charming host fi , who gives for the day, Saira Shafi us a warm welcome. Before we are given a tour of the showroom, we’re taken straight through into her cosy offi ffi ce space, where we sit on the most comfortable chair, upholstered to perfection. Shafi gives us a brief history of the family business which was founded over 30 years ago by her mother, Neelam Mawaz. “Through the years, we’ve managed to place Vogue as a major player in both the domestic and international market for luxury furnishings,” she says, adding: “Our classic pieces with a timeless appeal are true to our design aesthetic.” After a brief chat, we’re intrigued and ready to take a walk around the various corners of the space. There is so much that our attention is drawn towards, from the contrasting themes in each piece to the use of exotic woods, to the luxurious fabrics of the upholstery and the intricate hand carvings. But the piece that really
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stands out is the classic jhoola; which Shafi says is a favourite among her clients. At first glance, it becomes apparent that a lot of thought has gone into each piece, and we wonder where Shafi and her team draw inspiration from. “Of course, we follow western and international trends, but we also stay true to our rich cultural heritage and age-old traditions,” she says, which is evident in the ethnic Dewan-e-Khaas collection which we are told is inspired by Mother Nature. The collection incorporates peacock emotifs and floral carvings and features mother of pearl inlays, hand painted wood and heirloom pieces. Solid colours dominate this range and the use of raw silks gives the collection that luxe feel. As we walk over to another corner, it feels as though we’ve walked onto the set of a European period drama. The furniture is perfectly placed on a lavish rug and hues of deep red and gold give the space a regal feel. The prominent use of silks, velvet and luxe fabrics are an ode to old world charm, and Shafi explains that this collection was aimed at “reproducing period furniture, while staying true to the company’s design aesthetic.” Shafi delves into the details of how important it is for a piece of furniture to make an impact to your home. She gives us quick tips on how different pieces can be mixed and matched to bring out the best of your furniture. To explain further, Shafi shows us the more contemporary range of furniture. The collection boasts a play of texture and material, comprising leather, simple lines and glossy finishes. As our time with our host comes to an end, we leave realising how much work and effort goes into producing furniture of such grandeur. We’re convinced that choosing the right pieces for your space is truly what makes a house a home.
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FOOD
With Eidul Fitr right around the corner, we share with you some easy to prepare recipes to make your Eid desserts extra special!
Bannofie Pie
Sheer Khurma
Ingredients
Ingredients
225g digestive biscuits 120g butter, melted 1 tin of caramel 300ml double cream 3 ripe bananas, finely sliced
1 litre milk 4 tbs sugar 5-6 green cardamom seeds ¼ cup chopped pistachios ½ cup chopped coconut dried ½ cup chopped almond ¼ cup raisins ¼ cup chopped dried dates 1 hand full of vermicelli 1 tsp kewraa essence
Method 1. Crumble the biscuits into a blender and blitz until you have fine crumbs. Add the melted butter and pulse again to combine. 2. Spoon the mixture evenly between 8 individual fluted, loose-bottomed tart tins (9cm). Alternatively, make one big banoffee pie, using a 20cm fluted, loosebottomed tart tin. Press the mixture in firmly – you can use a teaspoon for this - and refrigerate for at least half an hour. 3. Spread the caramel over the base of the tarts not quite to the edges. Arrange a layer of bananas on top of the caramel. 4. Whip the cream until it has just reached soft peaks. Dollop onto the tarts to give a pillowy effect. 5. Remove the tarts from the tins. Poke one banana chip into the centre of each tart and scatter with chocolate shavings.
1. Wash the dry fruits and soak in a little milk for 3-4 hours. 2. In a pot add milk, sugar and ilaichii seeds and simmer on low heat until it starts to thicken. 3. Add the vermicelli and keep cooking till it softens. 4. Add the pre-soaked dry fruit and cook for 5 minutes and just before removing from heat add the kewraa essence. 5. Can be served hot or chilled.
Source: BBC Food
Serves: 4-5 persons
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Gulab Jamuns
Scrumptious Homemade Cookies
Ingredients For Sheera/Syrup 2 cups sugar 2 cups water Tiny pinch of orange colour or some strands of saffron 1/4 tsp powdered cardamon For Gulab Jamuns 1 cup nido or any good quality powdered milk 1 egg, lightly beaten 1 tsp semolina/ sooji 2 tbsp plain all purpose flour 1 tsp. baking powder Oil as needed
Ingredients 2 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 1 tsp baking soda 1 tsp kosher salt 2 sticks butter, softened 3/4 cup granulated sugar 3/4 cup lightly packed brown sugar 2 extra-large eggs 1 tsp pure vanilla extract 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
Method For the Gulab Jamuns 1. Combine the milk powder, baking powder, semolina and flour together. 2. Add in the egg, then mix it gently to make a soft dough. Now make small balls out of the dough. This should make about 16 balls. If the dough feels sticky, touch a bit of oil with your fingertips and then form the balls. If the dough is too hard, add a few drops of milk and knead it in until you can form smooth balls. Make sure you fry the balls immediately so that they don’t dry out. 3. Heat oil on medium, add the gulab jamunss one at a time. Carefully, splash some of the oil over them gently. Lower the heat, if the oil is too hot they will burn from the outside and stay raw on the inside. So keep the oil really low whilst they fry, gently stirring the oil around them so they turn around and get evenly coloured. When they have doubled in size and are evenly browned all over, remove with a slotted spoon and put them directly into the sheeraa/syrup. Remember, the sheeraa should not be boiling hot, it should be kept on very low heat so that it’s just slightly warm. They will expand a bit more as they soak up the syrup. For the Syrup/Sheera 1. Heat all the ingredients together until the sugar dissolves, then give it a boil on low heat for about 3-5 minutes so it thickens slightly. Let it cool. This will make a bit extra sheeraa, you can store any excess in the fridge for your next batch of gulab jamuns. It keeps well. Source: Fauzia’s Kitchen Fun
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Method 1. Preheat oven to 375°. 2. In a medium bowl, mix together flour, baking soda, and salt. 3. In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream the butter and both sugars until light and fluffy. Mix in eggs and vanilla. 4. Add flour mixture and mix until well combined. Stir in chocolate chips. 5. Eat a bunch of the cookie dough (kidding!). 6. Scoop what’s left of the cookie dough onto an ungreased baking sheet. 7. Bake cookies 8 to 12 minutes, depending on how gooey you want those centres to be. 8. Let cool 5 minutes, then transfer cookies to a wire rack.
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Beauty Edit This Eid, we bring you a carefully curated selection of beauty looks that will take you from day to night
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The Market There’s nothing Karachiites love more than a new eatery in its already bustling food scene. The latest addition is The Market, which offers diners a modern and innovative twist on Asian cuisine in a contemporary setting. The menu features a selection of shareable dishes inspired by bold Asian flavours. From the Miso Glazed Snapper to the Spicy Korean Wings, the menu combines unique ingredients to create exciting interpretations of familiar dishes. Make a reservation now, and your taste buds will thank you later! Call The Market on 0321-1125148
Nida Azwer Kaftan and Abaya line Nida Azwer Atelier is launching a new line of kaftans and abayass this Ramazan to cater to a more diverse clientele. The DINA collection features over 30 distinct kaftans and abayass ranging from luxury evening wear, to understated formal wedding wear. The collection comprises pure silks and georgettes on rich hues of black, navy, maroon, gold, pastels and off white and resonates with Nida’s signature delicate embroideries with zardozi and crystal work. Visit the studio or browse the collection on Instagram.com/nidaazweratelier
MGT Lawn Just in time for Eid, Maheen Ghani Taseer has launched her debut luxury lawn collection in collaboration with Shariq Textiles. The collection comprises festive designs and high quality fabrics and is perfect for semiformal and casual wear. From pretty pastels to flirty florals, the collection is all you need to get you through the season. For more information, and to browse the collection, log on to Facebook.com/ MaheenTaseerOfficial/ or Instagram.com/maheengtaseer
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Zahra Hiraj Clutches Zahra Hiraj has launched her line of luxury clutches available across Pakistan. The bespoke luxury pieces are unique, handcrafted metal and acrylic clutches, embellished with crystals and kundun. The unique, oneof-a-kind pieces are handcrafted to perfection to create a myriad of sub continental design. Just in time for Eid, these clutches will give your Eid ensemble that extra oomph. Shop the collection on Instagram.com/zahrahiraj
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