A taste of pakistan

You could forgive a first-time visitor to Azerbaijan, fresh off the plane in Baku (psst – it’s an easy five-hour direct flight from London), for mistakenly thinking they’d stumbled into a celebration

IN THESE DISHES FROM SABRINA GHAYOUR, WARMING PUL BIBER, EARTHY-SOUR SUMAC AND GRASSY HERBS TAKE CENTRE STAGE, BRINGING NEW ENERGY TO EVERYDAY COOKING

Just what makes this takeaway favourite so popular? And is it really British born? We sift through the spice rack to learn about this classic

TÜRKIYE

Chef and author Sabrina Ghayour shares her dig-in meals, inspired by flavours from the Middle East

Serves 4-6 (makes 28-32meatballs)Prep time 15 minCook time 20 min For the koftas • 500g beef mince (at least 12% fat) • 1 large onion, minced in a food processor or very finely chopped • 30g coriander