South Asian Stories from the UK (Part 2)

Nazia's passion for cooking was fueled by her older sister who imparted the art of Pakistani cuisine to her, endowing her with the ability to recreate the flavors of her homeland. She can now effortlessly transport her family back to Pakistan with her culinary skills.

Originally from Attock, Punjab, Sumairah settled in Birmingham and was influenced by her family's expertise in Asian cuisine. She thrived in the kitchen, exploring diverse cuisines. She believes cooking is a crucial skill and eagerly looks forward to teaching her daughters.

Nahid's journey began in Gujrat, Pakistan, where she learned cooking from her mother. After moving to Birmingham ten years ago, she embraced the internet to expand her culinary skills, finding diverse recipes on YouTube. Her famous coconut sweet dessert has gained popularity.

Sajda migrated to the UK in 1992, just one year after her marriage. She harnessed her culinary skills through books and television, as well as through the loving guidance of her aunt in the kitchen.

Nazia, born and raised in Birmingham after her parents' migration from Mirpur, Pakistan, grew up in a large family of eight siblings. Her passion for cooking started early when she began watching her mother in the kitchen at age nine, and started cooking for her siblings.

Halima hails from Bangladesh and relocated to the UK in 1995. Here her mother-in-law sparked in her a deep passion for the culinary arts. Halima now constantly seeks to experiment with diverse cuisine. Her children have taken after her, finding joy in watching their mother cook.