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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.

  • Aaloo Keema or Keema Aloo top down view garnished with onions and cilantro
    Aloo Keema Recipe + Tips for the BEST Keema (Pakistani)
  • A bowl with Aloo Gosht, a meat and potato stew.
    Aloo Gosht Recipe - Authentic Pakistani Curry (Instant Pot & Stovetop)
  • Chicken Korma in a bowl garnished with onions, naan in the background
    Chicken Korma Simplified
  • Beef Biryani in a Pot with a serving spoon
    Craveworthy EASY Beef Biryani
  • kadhi pakora in a white dish, rice in the background
    Kadhi Pakora Recipe - Traditional Flavor, Made Quicker
  • Shami Kabab in a metal tray garnished with cilantro and onions. two cups of chai.
    Juicy Shami Kababs - Beef/Mutton, Instant Pot & Stove top
  • a dish of chicken ka salan
    Homestyle Chicken Salan (Chicken Curry)
  • 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

  • a plate of pakistani 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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  • chicken seekh kabab on a bed of greens
    Malai Boti - Tender, Zesty & Super Easy!
  • Karahi Gosht top down view with a bowl of ginger in the corner
    Karahi Gosht - Masalaydaar Beef/Mutton Curry!
  • chicken chapli kabab on a bed or arugula, paratha in the back
    Chicken Chapli Kabab - Crispy & Juicy!
  • a bowl of fish curry garnished with fresh coriander and chilies
    Fish Salan Recipe
  • a plate of chicken shami kababs with chutney and onnions and glasses of water
    Easy Boneless Chicken Shami Kabab - Instant Pot & Stove Top
  • a dish of one pot moti pulao garnished with radishes and cucumbers
    One-Pot Moti Pulao or Kofta Pulao
  • soft sooji ja halwa garnished with slivered almonds and on a plate
    Speedy Sooji ka Halwa: One Pot Recipe
  • boneless chicken masala with a triangle of roti
    Chicken Bhuna Masala – Pakistani Homestyle Bhuna Recipe
  • A Kulfi Ice Cream cut into slices and slightly separated
    Malai Kulfi Recipe with Magic Crunch! - Pakistani
  • top down view of chicken handi
    Chicken Handi Recipe - Creamy, Boneless, Restaurant Style Curry
  • chana chaat in a bowl
    Quick Chana Chaat - Easy Recipe
  • 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 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
  • 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
  • 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)
  • 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
  • a plate of samosas and chutney on a tray with shami kabab and chai in the background
    Juicy Crispy Keema Samosas - Fried & Air Fried

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    Easy Boneless Chicken Shami Kabab - Instant Pot & Stove Top
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