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Pakistani recipes (35)

Looking for authentic recipes from Pakistan? We have seekh kebabs, spicy channa side dishes, mutton karahi, lentil curries, basmati rice, kheer and more.

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Naan

Recipe by: Mic

This recipe makes the best naan I have tasted outside of South Asia. I don't have a tandoor, so I've found that the barbecue is the next best thing.

Easy

Pakistani Chick peas with Tomato and Cumin

Recipe by: Komal

Tender cooked chick peas are simmered lightly with tomatoes, lemon juice and onions in a spicy blend of toasted cumin seeds and chilli powder. Served warm, this is eaten often during Ramadan at Iftar.

Easy

Spiced Zucchini

Recipe by: HINAABSAR

This is a vegetarian Pakistani recipe. Zucchinis simmered with onion, tomatoes and yoghurt in a fragrant mix of spices. This dish is traditionally served with chapati but you can serve it with rice as well.

Easy

Pakistani Seekh Kebabs

Recipe by: PYARI

These make mouthwatering starters or party nibbles, or can be served as part of a main course. Everyone always asks me for the recipe when I make them!

Easy

Staple Curry Sauce

Recipe by: Lom

Better than a takeaway - this fragrant, rich and versatile sauce includes spices like coriander, cumin and turmeric, along with the requisite garlic and ginger, all stirred with a purée of tomatoes, chillies and yoghurt. Mix with your favourite meat or vegetables, and serve with basmati rice and naan.

Easy

Basmati Rice

Recipe by: Kristine Weatherly

Growing tired of takeaways? Make your own basmati to go with a spicy homemade curry.

Easy

Cholay - Chickpea curry

Recipe by: SHAMMI EDWARDS

This is a fragrant and flavourful recipe from North India, usually eaten with fried bread like bhatura or puri. I like to serve it with rice for a filling vegetarian meal.

Easy

Homemade Chai

Recipe by: Heather

A delicious Chai tea that is easy to make at home. Serve hot or over ice.

Easy

Crispy vegetable pakoras

Recipe by: veggigoddess

Serve with a spicy chilli or minty yoghurt sauce. Try other vegetables too, such as sweet potatoes, broccoli and asparagus. You can also use paneer.

Easy

Aloo jeera

Recipe by: DRAGONSBANE

Chunks of warm potato tossed with cumin, turmeric and curry powder.

Easy

Punjabi eggplant curry

Recipe by: simmig

This is a traditional Punjabi bhurtha made with eggplant and tomato and seasoned with cumin, turmeric, garlic and ginger. Serve with fresh roti or naan.

Easy

Mango Lassi

Recipe by: YONNA

A traditional Punjabi beverage made with yoghurt. This one is sweet and calls for mango. Serve with fresh mint, if you like. It's smooth, creamy and absolutely heavenly!

Easy

Spicy Bhindi (Okra)

Recipe by: Shanthi

A wonderfully spicy vegan Indian dish. Asafoetida is used throughout India and South Asia, and available in Indian shops; it should be used sparingly.

Easy

Microwave tomato chutney

Recipe by: RADHIKA GHATAGE

This a microwave recipe that's ready in little more than 5 minutes.

Easy

Dhal

Recipe by: Pyromommy

I actually learned this in the kitchen of a seasoned Indian homecook! Traditional fragrant dish with toor dhal, ginger, chilli, tomatoes, cumin and garlic.

Easy

Quick and Easy Vegetable Biryani

Recipe by: Monica Shah

A speedier version of the classic Indian dish - basmati rice is lightly fried with cumin, cloves and onion, then simmered with garam masala, chilli powder and frozen mixed vegetables.

Easy

Chicken Biryani

Recipe by: Nazia

This is a delicious Pakistani/Indian rice dish which is often reserved for very special occasions such as weddings, parties, or holidays such as Ramadan. For biryani, always use long grain rice. Basmati rice with its thin, fine grains is the ideal variety to use. Ghee is butter that has been slowly melted so that the milk solids and golden liquid have been separated and can be used in place of vegetable oil to yield a more authentic taste.

Easy

Chicken Jalfrezi

Recipe by: Alia Tasleem

This is a Pakistani recipe for a spicy curry. My Mama made this dish, and I like it very much. You must try it. This dish is best served with basmati rice, chapatis or naan bread.

Easy

Kokub's Green Mango Chutney from Pakistan

Recipe by: PREGOCOOK

We live in Saudi Arabia and my neighbor, Kokub who is from Pakistan makes the most amazing mango chutney. A few years ago she invited me to help her. Of course, she doesn't use a recipe, so the NEXT time I went over with my measuring cups and scale so I could recreate her magic on my own. What an incredible experience!

Biryani-style rice

Recipe by: Janet Mitchell

This fragrant rice is a beautiful golden colour from the turmeric, and has added crunch and texture from pistachios and sultanas.

Easy

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