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Pakistani Recipes

The heart of modern Pakistani cooking lies in honoring the balanced palate of the home cooks who gave us such beautifully balanced flavours and thoughtful techniques. At Flour & Spice we work very hard to preserve the authenticity of Pakistani dishes in a way that is accessible. Hope you enjoy our every day Pakistani "ghar ka khana" recipes just as much as the ones that are dawat worthy.

Starting from scratch? Read this!

Want a quick Pakistani Cooking 101? Grab it here!

Top 3 Pakistani Recipes

  • three cups of easy quick and creamy instant pot kheer
    Quick & Extra-Creamy Instant Pot Kheer
  • Pakistani Chicken Ginger
    Pakistani Chicken Ginger (Boneless)
  • chicken pulao
    The BEST One-Pot Chicken Pulao

Pakistani Home Cooking Classics

Ghar ka khana or homestyle Pakistani food is what we crave and cook the most. Sharing some beloved tried and tested recipes below.

  • Chicken Korma in a bowl garnished with onions, naan in the background
    Chicken Korma Simplified
  • A bowl with Aloo Gosht, a meat and potato stew.
    EASY Aloo Gosht - Instant Pot, Stove Top, Busy Day Version
  • a dish of chicken ka salan
    Homestyle Chicken Salan (Chicken Curry)
  • Aaloo Keema or Keema Aloo top down view garnished with onions and cilantro
    Aloo Keema - Tips for the BEST Keema (Pakistani)
  • kadhi pakora in a white dish, rice in the background
    Authentic Kadhi Pakora in HALF the time!
  • Beef Biryani in a Pot with a serving spoon
    Craveworthy EASY Beef Biryani
  • Instant Pot Shami Kababs in a rectangular tray with a dipping sauce and tea in the background
    Juicy Shami Kababs - Beef/Mutton, Instant Pot & Stove top
  • Pakistani Aloo Gobi Sabzi
    Just Like Mama's Aloo Gobi (Potato & Cauliflower Curry)
  • top down view of a richly flavored dal gosht
    Wholesome Delicious Dal Gosht - Instant Pot & Stovetop
  • Chicken Biryani in a pot
    Pakistani Chicken Biryani SIMPLIFIED!
  • a dish of masoor ki daal with a spoon in it
    Masoor ki Daal (Pakistani) - With & Without Tomatoes
  • a plate of chana pulao with raita and pickled onions
    Soul Soothing Chana Pulao

Hosting Ready Pakistani Dishes

  • top down view of a plate of palak paneer
    Pakistani Palak Paneer
  • A close-up of a fork holding a portion of shredded Bhuna Gosht atop a plate, with green peppers visible underneath, set on a table with a blue cloth and glass of water in the background.
    Pakistani-Style Beef Bhuna Gosht or Raisha Gosht (Shredded Meat) 
  • close up of paneer reshmi handi
    Paneer Reshmi Handi in Under 30 Minutes!

More hosting ready dishes here

Pakistani Recipes

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  • top down view of a plate of poori chana or puri chole
    Puri Chole in Under 30 Minutes
  • Three round, golden brown meethi tikiyaan are arranged on an ornate silver plate, with an intricately designed silver container in the background. The cookies have a slightly crumbly texture and visible saffron strands.
    Meethi Tikiyaan + Tips! - Pakistani
  • a plate of shami kabab with onions, a green raita/chutney and cilantro in a jar in the background
    Easy Boneless Chicken Shami Kabab - Instant Pot & Stove Top
  • A dish of Palak Chicken garnished with red onions
    Palak Chicken or Murgh Palak
  • white sauce chicken pasta in a square pan with a spoon in it
    White Sauce Chicken Pasta Bake
  • boneless chicken masala with a triangle of roti
    Pakistani Chicken Bhuna Masala – Fast, Homestyle, BIG Flavor
  • tender milk powder ras malai in a plate
    Soft 20-Minute Rasmalai - Milk Powder
  • Quicker Aloo Palak in a pink dish
    20-Minute Pakistani Aloo Palak - Easy, homestyle recipe
  • coffee cake ideal or bombay bakery
    Coffee Cake a la Bombay Bakery
  • Ras Malai Tres leches jars on a tray
    Ras Malai Tres Leches - EASY Cake Mix Recipe
  • suji ka halwa, soft one pot version on a plate with a dish of chana and aloo poori in the background
    Speedy Sooji ka Halwa: One Pot Recipe
  • top down view of chicken handi
    Chicken Handi - Boneless, Creamy, Make Ahead!
  • top down view of sabzi raita garnished with cilantro
    Sabzi Raita - Charred Veggies in Zingy Yoghurt
  • top down view of dahi baingan with sliced cooked eggplant peeking through
    Dahi Baingan or Baingan ka Raita - Sliced Eggplant in Yogurt
  • A bowl of creamy green soup, reminiscent of Pudina Raita, is garnished with a mint leaf and a sprinkle of spice. Green chilies and fresh herbs are on the side, all set on a pink surface with a spoon resting inside.
    Yogurt Mint Chutney or Pudina Raita
  • Dum ka Keema
    Pakistani Dum ka Keema - Spicy Smoked Ground Beef
  • Moong ki daal in a bowl, rice in the background
    Comforting Moong ki Daal
  • Top down view of a bowl of chicken keema garnished with cilantro and pieces of lemon.
    Pakistani Chicken Keema - Methi & Matar
  • Kashmiri Chao in a glass mug on a coaster with a golden edge
    Kashmiri Chai - Authentic Pakistani Pink Tea
  • Murgh Cholay or Chana Chicken- Easy Chicken and Chickpea Curry
  • A dish of Kofta Curry garnished with cilantro
    Authentic Kofta Curry Simplified
  • Aaloo Baingan in a pot
    Homestyle Aloo Baingan Recipe (Potato & Eggplant)
  • Instant Pot Daal Palak
    Instant Pot Dal Palak - Pakistani Recipe
  • top down view of chicken jalfrezi and rice
    Chicken Jalfrezi - Pakistani (Homestyle)
  • A Kulfi Ice Cream cut into slices and slightly separated
    Kulfi Recipe with Condensed Milk and Magic Crunch! - Pakistani
  • Jalebis stacked in a bowl
    Instant Jalebi Recipe
  • Shahi Tukray Recipe
  • a plate of Khatti Daal with white rice and sliced red onions
    Khatti Dal - Lemony & Delicious!
  • Pasanday on a plate with raita and a patterned napkin underneath
    Mirch Pasanday (Pasanday with Stuffed Chilies)
  • Mixed Plate Chaat up close
    Mixed Plate Aloo Chana Chaat - Street Style with Yoghurt & Chutneys
  • Samosa Chaat Recipe with Chole
  • A bowl of creamy white chicken curry garnished with sliced green chilies and cilantro, served alongside a plate of steamed white rice. A glass of water is also visible in the background.
    White Chicken Curry or Salan - Simple, and Comforting
  • Aloo Cutlets stacked on top, one piece eaten out of the top one
    Cheesy Corn & Potato Cutlet Recipe
  • 3/4 view of a plate of Gola Kabab
    Gola Kabab
  • A woman smiles while stirring chopped onions in a black pan on a portable stovetop, preparing a classic Desi Diet meal. She holds a wooden spoon, with extra chopped onions and a tomato on the cutting board beside her.
    Ten Ways to Lighten up Your Desi Diet: Eating Pakistani and Indian Food the Healthier Way
  • Karahi Gosht top down view with a bowl of ginger in the corner
    Karahi Gosht - Masalaydaar Beef/Mutton Curry!
  • a plate of samosas and chutney on a tray with shami kabab and chai in the background
    Juicy Crispy Keema Samosas - Fried & Air Fried
  • Small glass jars filled with creamy yellow Bread Kheer custard, topped with chopped pistachios, arranged neatly on an ornate silver tray.
    The BEST Bread Kheer - Truly Special, Truly Delicious
  • a bowl of hot and sour soup top down
    Easy Hot and Sour Soup Recipe (Hakka)
  • A close-up of a glass jar filled with ground coffee. A spoon is held above the jar, scooping out the coffee powder—reminiscent of how Pakistani Garam Masala is carefully measured. The jar sits on a white surface.
    Pakistani Garam Masala Recipe - 10 Minutes
  • Chicken Seekh Kabab - 20 Minute Prep!
  • roasted cumin power in a jar
    Roasted Cumin Powder - a 5 Minute Fix

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Hi, I'm Sarah! Welcome to Flour & Spice, the foodie world of a Pakistani origin Canadian mama of two whose busy life and love for food means practicality reigns supreme! I love baking (duh!), my readers (extra duh!), reading, coffee, singing loudly slightly off key, and aprons.

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    Puri Chole in Under 30 Minutes
  • A dish of Palak Chicken garnished with red onions
    Palak Chicken or Murgh Palak
  • top down view of dahi baingan with sliced cooked eggplant peeking through
    Dahi Baingan or Baingan ka Raita - Sliced Eggplant in Yogurt
  • Murgh Cholay or Chana Chicken- Easy Chicken and Chickpea Curry
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  • coffee cake ideal or bombay bakery
    Coffee Cake a la Bombay Bakery
  • A bowl with Aloo Gosht, a meat and potato stew.
    EASY Aloo Gosht - Instant Pot, Stove Top, Busy Day Version
  • chicken pulao
    The BEST One-Pot Chicken Pulao
  • Phitti Hui Coffee - a Creamy Instant Coffee Latte
    "Phitti Hui Coffee" or Whipped Coffee - a Pakistani Latte
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    Velvety Caramel Custard
  • A herbed chicken burger showing three quarters, sauce being poured over top
    Herbed Chicken Burgers with a DELISH sauce

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