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Pakistani Chicken Karahi
A bold, tomato-rich chicken karahi cooked the way it is at home — plenty of ginger,…
Pakistani Recipes
Pakistani cooking is generous, aromatic and built for sharing — think rich karahis, fragrant rice and warming spice. These original recipes bring that homestyle comfort to your table.
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Chana Chaat
A tangy, refreshing chickpea salad tossed with onion, tomato and a zingy chaat dressing — a…
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Beef Nihari
A slow-cooked, deeply spiced beef stew with a glossy, silky gravy — the dish that feels…
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Aloo Keema
Minced beef and potatoes simmered with onion, tomato and warm spices — a weeknight Pakistani staple…
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Chicken Biryani
Fragrant layered rice with marinated chicken, golden onions and a whisper of saffron — the dish…
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Aloo Gosht
Tender lamb and soft potatoes in a warmly spiced gravy — the Sunday lunch dish that…
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Daal Chawal
A simple yellow lentil daal with a sizzling spiced ghee tempering, served with fluffy rice —…
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Pakistani Beef Pulao
Fragrant one-pot rice cooked in a spiced beef broth with whole spices — comforting, elegant and…
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Rooh Afza Milk
A pink, fragrant rose milk that breaks the fast like nothing else — sweet, cooling and…
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Sheer Khurma
Vermicelli simmered with milk, dates and nuts — the Eid morning dessert that brings families together.
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Pakistani Chicken Cutlets
Crispy, golden breaded chicken patties with a soft, spiced potato and chicken centre — perfect for…
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Chicken Haleem
A thick, slow-cooked porridge of lentils, wheat and shredded chicken, finished with crispy onions and lemon…
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Seekh Kebab
Spiced minced meat moulded onto skewers and grilled until charred — smoky, juicy and made for…
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Chicken Pulao
Fragrant rice cooked in a spiced chicken stock with whole spices — a gentler, everyday cousin…
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Shami Kebab
Soft, melt-in-the-mouth minced meat and lentil patties, spiced and pan-fried — a beloved tea-time and Eid…
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Bihari Boti
Tender beef strips in a smoky, spiced marinade, grilled until charred — bold flavour with melt-in-the-mouth…
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Keema Matar
Spiced minced meat cooked with peas in a rich tomato gravy — a quick, comforting everyday…
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Chicken Karahi
Chicken cooked fast in a wok with tomatoes, ginger and green chilli — bold, fresh and…
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Lamb Biryani
Fragrant layered rice with tender spiced lamb, saffron and fried onions — the celebration dish without…
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Beef Kofta Curry
Spiced meatballs simmered in a rich tomato and onion gravy — comforting, fragrant and satisfying.
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Chicken Nihari
A slow-cooked, deeply spiced chicken stew thickened with flour and topped with ginger and lemon —…
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Chapli Kebab
Flat, juicy spiced beef patties from Peshawar with pomegranate seeds and a crisp edge — bold,…
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Mutton Karahi
Tender mutton cooked fast in a wok with tomatoes, ginger and green chillies — bold, fresh…
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Chicken Handi
A creamy clay-pot chicken curry with onions, tomato and cream — restaurant-rich and surprisingly easy at…
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Mutton Korma
Tender mutton in a rich, fragrant yoghurt and nut sauce — a celebratory curry for weddings…
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Pakistani Nihari
Beef slow-cooked overnight with bone marrow and aromatic spices into a deep, glossy, soul-warming stew.
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Pakistani Aloo Keema
Spiced minced meat with potatoes in a rich tomato gravy — a fast, hearty family curry.
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Pakistani Bun Kebab
Spiced lentil-and-meat patties in a soft bun with chutney and onion — Karachi's favourite street sandwich.
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Pakistani Mutton Handi
Slow-cooked mutton in a thick, dark gravy with whole spices and yoghurt — Pakistan's definitive Sunday…
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Sheermal
A soft, slightly sweet saffron-scented flatbread enriched with milk — the bread of Mughal feasts.
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Chana Pulao
Fragrant basmati rice cooked with chickpeas and whole spices — a simple, satisfying Pakistani one-pot.
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Pakistani Halwa Puri
Fried puffy bread with sweet semolina halwa and spiced chickpeas — Pakistan's most celebrated weekend breakfast.
About Pakistani cooking
Do I need special ingredients?
Most of our Pakistani recipes use ingredients you can find in a regular supermarket. Where something less common is needed, we suggest easy alternatives.
Are these recipes authentic?
They are inspired by Pakistani flavours and traditions, written originally and adapted to be practical for the home kitchen.