Pakistani recipes (34)

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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Aloo jeera

Recipe by: DRAGONSBANE

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

Basmati Rice

Recipe by: Kristine Weatherly

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

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Beef balti

Recipe by: Pat Alburey

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Balti dishes are stir-fried curries that originated in Kashmir and are traditionally served with a bread accompaniment.

Biryani-style rice

Recipe by: Janet Mitchell

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

Cauliflower and lentil curry

Recipe by: Zoë Harpham

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A staple dish in Indian cuisine, this vegetarian dal with vegetables is enriched with coconut milk, which gives an enticing aroma and flavour.

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Chicken and potato curry

Recipe by: Zoë Harpham

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Letting the chicken pieces sit for half an hour in a gingery marinade makes all the difference to this curry.

Chicken Biryani

Recipe by: Nazia

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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.

Chicken biryani with cucumber raita

Recipe by: Ariana Klepac

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A biryani consists of curried meat, poultry, fish or vegetables combined with basmati rice to make a complete meal. Here chicken curry is layered with the rice and baked, then served with a fresh cucumber raita.

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Chicken Jalfrezi

Recipe by: Alia Tasleem

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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.

Cholay - Chickpea curry

Recipe by: SHAMMI EDWARDS

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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.

Crispy vegetable pakoras

Recipe by: veggigoddess

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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.

Curried pumpkin puree

Recipe by: Patsy Jamieson, Diane Temple

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This recipe has an exotic flavour thanks to a simple seasoning of fenugreek seeds and turmeric, two magic spices. Fenugreek seeds have a distinctive aroma reminiscent of curry. For variety, you could substitute orange sweet potato, carrot or parsnip for the pumpkin.

Curried red lentil soup

Recipe by: Patsy Jamieson, Diane Temple

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Red lentils are surprisingly convenient. They require no presoaking and cook up quickly in just 20 minutes. In this recipe, lentils are flavoured with onions, garlic and spices, garnished with yoghurt and spring onions.

Dhal

Recipe by: Pyromommy

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

Dhal and sweet potato soup

Recipe by: SUDHARAM

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This is a hearty soup of dhal and sweet potatoes. Adjust the seasoning as you like with the chillies and garnish with your choice of fresh coriander or spring onions.

Dhal with spinach

Recipe by: Patsy Jamieson, Diane Temple

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This dhal is made with yellow split peas and fresh spinach. We've also added three magic flavours—turmeric, fenugreek and garlic—into this spicy stew.

Fish Curry

Recipe by: JENNIFERB3

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This tomato based curry may be modified for heat depending on quantity of spices and number of chillies used. It is a great favourite with my family - I make it about once a month.

Fragrant lamb with spinach

Recipe by: Ariana Klepac

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This enticing curry is warmly spiced rather than fiery hot with chillies. Serve it with basmati rice, chapattis or wholemeal pita breads and a fresh tomato and cucumber salsa for a healthy Indian-style meal.

Homemade Chai

Recipe by: Heather

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

Indian lamb with spiced lentils

Recipe by: Ariana Klepac

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Freshly ground spices make this lamb curry fabulously fragrant, while green lentils give texture and substance. Serve with natural yoghurt and saffron rice.

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