Tasneem and Dr. Rifat Zaidi drain the broth into the main dish while preparing haleem. The family expresses faith by sharing this traditional Pakistani dish to observe Ramadan.

Barley, split peas and lentils soak in preparation for Dr. Rifat Zaidi's haleem.

Zaidi chops onions in his kitchen in Newcastle.

Zaidi prepares to add lamb to sauteed onions.

Broth, including spices like brown mustard seed and coriander, simmers in a pot.

A bowl of haleem prepared by Zaidi. He is working on a cookbook and has gathered many of his mother’s recipes to include in it.