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Hassan Raza · 18 Oct 2026
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Gajar ka halwa with deep flavour and clean texture
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Desserts after dinner, not after a photoshoot
How to end a Pakistani meal with kheer, falooda, citrus, or fruit—scaled for appetite, temperature, and the people still at the table.
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