Pakistan is proud of its culinary heritage and the regional dishes that are increasingly popular around the world.
Classics include delectable biryanis - a must at every wedding banquet - nehari, haleem, kebabs, gol gappay, qormas, kunnas, tikas... to name just a few.
Whether cooked over the glowing coals of a barbecue, in the belly of a tandoor or in a kadahi, Pakistani dishes evoke the essence of the country, with a heady combination of spices.
Shehzad Husain was born in Pakistan and lives in London. She has appeared on many TV cooking shows, advised a leading food retailer on their Indian foods, and has won numerous awards including Asian Woman of Achievement. This is her tenth book.