Awe-Samosas!

Written by Marzieh Abbas · Illustrated by Bhagya Madanasinghe

A girl improvises a family recipe, creating a delicious new treat.

4.2 Goodreads · 215 ratings

40 pages· ~520L

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Bookroo's summary

Noor faces a culinary challenge when she can't reach her Dadijaan for a special samosa recipe. With missing ingredients and a ticking clock, Noor must rely on her creativity to craft a new dish for her friends. Will her improvisation lead to a tasty success or a kitchen disaster? Dive into a flavorful journey of tradition, innovation, and the love of cooking, as Noor discovers the joy of making Awe-samosas. This delightful tale is sprinkled with Urdu words and a heartwarming family recipe.

From the publisher

This warm and joyful picture book blends family tradition and creativity as Noor puts an awesome spin on her Dadijaan’s yummy but ingredient-specific samosa recipe.It’s Noor’s first time making her Dadijaan’s Special Samosa recipe. When she can’t get in touch with her Dadijaan because it’s nighttime in Pakistan, Noor must improvise to make her family’s recipe without all of the correct ingredients.Noor uses her creativity and problem-solving skills to create something new and exciting for her friends: flaky, super-crispy Awe-samosas!Marzieh Abbas weaves Urdu words into her narrative of creativity, problem-solving, and love of food and cooking. Includes Dadijaan’s traditional potato and pea samosas recipe in backmatter.

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