Zareen’s Pakistani Kitchen

Author: Zareen Khan & Umair Khan
Publisher: Sasquatch Books / Penguin Random House
Photographer: Neetu Laddha
Food & Prop Stylist: Yasna Glumac

A look into Zareen’s kitchen — where nostalgia meets flavor. The goal was to capture each dish just as it’s served in Pakistan, inspired by how they remember it growing up. Light was used to mirror the time of day each dish is typically enjoyed, shaping the feel of every scene. Styled with warmth, the imagery reflects the comfort of the food and the memories tied to it.

Kashmiri Chai from Zareen’s Pakistani Kitchen cookbook, photographed by Neetu Laddha, food photographer - San Francisco, California
Portrait Zareen & Umair from Zareen’s Pakistani Kitchen cookbook, photographed by Neetu Laddha, food photographer - San Francisco, California
Dahi Barre from Zareen’s Pakistani Kitchen cookbook, photographed by Neetu Laddha, food photographer - San Francisco, California
Kebab Rolls from Zareen’s Pakistani Kitchen cookbook, photographed by Neetu Laddha, food photographer - San Francisco, California
Fried Chicken from Zareen’s Pakistani Kitchen cookbook, photographed by Neetu Laddha, food photographer - San Francisco, California
Chicken Tikka Masala from Zareen’s Pakistani Kitchen cookbook, photographed by Neetu Laddha, food photographer - San Francisco, California
Chicken Samosa from Zareen’s Pakistani Kitchen cookbook, photographed by Neetu Laddha, food photographer - San Francisco, California
Aalu Tikki/Potato Cutlets from Zareen’s Pakistani Kitchen cookbook, photographed by Neetu Laddha, food photographer - San Francisco, California
Shami Kebab from Zareen’s Pakistani Kitchen cookbook, photographed by Neetu Laddha, food photographer - San Francisco, California
Naan from Zareen’s Pakistani Kitchen cookbook, photographed by Neetu Laddha, food photographer - San Francisco, California
Cholay/Chickpeas Curry from Zareen’s Pakistani Kitchen cookbook, photographed by Neetu Laddha, food photographer - San Francisco, California
Chicken Samosa from Zareen’s Pakistani Kitchen cookbook, photographed by Neetu Laddha, food photographer - San Francisco, California
Iftar Platter from Zareen’s Pakistani Kitchen cookbook, photographed by Neetu Laddha, food photographer - San Francisco, California
Sewaiyan (or seviyan) from Zareen’s Pakistani Kitchen cookbook, photographed by Neetu Laddha, food photographer - San Francisco, California
Khao Suey from Zareen’s Pakistani Kitchen cookbook, photographed by Neetu Laddha, food photographer - San Francisco, California
Roast Chicken from Zareen’s Pakistani Kitchen cookbook, photographed by Neetu Laddha, food photographer - San Francisco, California
Naan Breads from Zareen’s Pakistani Kitchen cookbook, photographed by Neetu Laddha, food photographer - San Francisco, California
Kulfi (Ice-cream) from Zareen’s Pakistani Kitchen cookbook, photographed by Neetu Laddha, food photographer - San Francisco, California
Chicken Salad from Zareen’s Pakistani Kitchen cookbook, photographed by Neetu Laddha, food photographer - San Francisco, California
Zareen in Kitchen from Zareen’s Pakistani Kitchen cookbook, photographed by Neetu Laddha, food photographer - San Francisco, California
Daal Tadka from Zareen’s Pakistani Kitchen cookbook, photographed by Neetu Laddha, food photographer - San Francisco, California
Spices from Zareen’s Pakistani Kitchen cookbook, photographed by Neetu Laddha, food photographer - San Francisco, California
Aalu Mutton (Meat & Potatoes) from Zareen’s Pakistani Kitchen cookbook, photographed by Neetu Laddha, food photographer - San Francisco, California
Naan Making from Zareen’s Pakistani Kitchen cookbook, photographed by Neetu Laddha, food photographer - San Francisco, California
Khao Suey Spread from Zareen’s Pakistani Kitchen cookbook, photographed by Neetu Laddha, food photographer - San Francisco, California
Chicken Soup from Zareen’s Pakistani Kitchen cookbook, photographed by Neetu Laddha, food photographer - San Francisco, California
Ghee Roti from Zareen’s Pakistani Kitchen cookbook, photographed by Neetu Laddha, food photographer - San Francisco, California
Falooda from Zareen’s Pakistani Kitchen cookbook, photographed by Neetu Laddha, food photographer - San Francisco, California
Zareen from Zareen’s Pakistani Kitchen cookbook, photographed by Neetu Laddha, food photographer - San Francisco, California
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