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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

  • cups of instant pot kheer on a tray
    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.

  • a plate of chana pulao with raita and pickled onions
    Soul Soothing Chana Pulao
  • Chicken Biryani in a pot
    Pakistani Chicken Biryani SIMPLIFIED!
  • top down view of a richly flavored dal gosht
    Pakistani Dal Gosht Recipe - Instant Pot & Stovetop
  • chicken korma garnished with rings of shallots
    Chicken Korma Simplified
  • 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)
  • 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 in a dish with a spoon in it
    Just Like Mama's Aloo Gobi (Potato & Cauliflower Curry)
  • a dish of masoor ki daal with a spoon in it
    Masoor ki Daal (Pakistani) - With & Without Tomatoes

Hosting Ready Pakistani Dishes

  • close up of paneer reshmi handi
    Paneer Reshmi Handi in Under 30 Minutes!
  • 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) 

More hosting ready dishes here

Pakistani Recipes

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  • two pieces of soft milk powder rasmalai on a plate with some dried roses
    Soft 20-Minute Rasmalai - Milk Powder
  • collage of eid dishes
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  • A close-up of a plate of chicken biryani, featuring long-grain rice mixed with chicken pieces, herbs, and spices, served on a white patterned plate on a light textured surface—perfect inspiration for your next biryani recipe.
    Fish Biryani
  • Chicken Pulao
    A Kid Friendly Chicken Pulao
  • punjabi biryani 4
    Pakistani Punjabi Biryani w a Twist
  • turkey biryani
    Turkey Biryani - A Delicious Spin on a Classic!
  • Yakhni Pulao
    Yakhni Pulao Recipe Made Quicker with an Instant Pot
  • white biryani on a platter, a small plate with a chopped salad and a stack of plates
    White Biryani - Gloriously aromatic and EASY!
  • a dish of one pot moti pulao garnished with radishes and cucumbers
    One-Pot Moti Pulao or Kofta Pulao
  • Pakistani_Keema_Chawal
    Keema Chawal Pakistani Recipe - Ground Beef + Rice Pilaf, SO kid friendly!
  • 4 Classic Pakistani Beef Recipes in a collage
    15+ Must Cook Pakistani Beef Recipes!
  • a small pot with tamatar gosht
    Tamatar Gosht - Stovetop and Instant Pot Instructions
  • a collage of four pakistani chicken recipes
    30+ Top Rated Pakistani Chicken Recipes!
  • green chutney raita in a bowl garnished with a little cumin powder and mint leaves
    Mint (Pudina) Raita or Yogurt Mint Chutney
  • doodh seviyan top down in a silver bowl
    Doodh Seviyan (Quick Sheer Khurma) – Easy Eid Vermicelli Dessert
  • top down view of achari chicken in a dish with green chilies stuffed with achar masala
    Masalalicious Achar Chicken
  • top down view of chicken jalfrezi and rice
    Chicken Jalfrezi - Pakistani (Homestyle)
  • A plate of rice topped with creamy yellow dal chicken, garnished with fried garlic and cilantro. A fork rests on the plate
    Dal Chicken or Chicken Dal Gosht in the Instant Pot
  • top down view of a plate of poori chana or puri chole
    Puri Chole in Under 30 Minutes
  • top down view of a bowl of poori walay aloo garnished with coriander
    Authentic Poori Aloo Recipe - Nashta (Breakfast)
  • imli chutney being dropped off from a spoon into a jar of chutney
    Imli ki Chutney - Spicy, Tangy, Sweet +No Dates or Gurh
  • Mixed Plate Chaat up close
    Mixed Plate Aloo Chana Chaat - Street Style with Yoghurt & Chutneys
  • Chicken paratha rolls
    Chicken Paratha Rolls - Weeknight Easy + Pakistani Recipe
  • A cup of doodh patti chai in a mug
    How to Make Doodh Patti Chai
  • Achari Masala in a glass jar
    Achari Masala - A Quick Make Ahead Spice Mix
  • Tala hua Gosht in a plate, sheermal on a board with it
    Tala Hua Gosht - 3 Easy Steps, BIG Flavour
  • a jar of ginger paste open
    5 Minute Ginger Paste - How to Make it, How to Store it
  • Garlic paste in a jar
    Garlic Paste: How to Make and Store
  • Ras Malai Tres leches jars on a tray
    Ras Malai Tres Leches - EASY Cake Mix Recipe
  • 3 Partial Views of Bun Kababs on a marble board
    Bun Kabab Recipe - Pakistani
  • mutton raan roast in a roasting tray with potatoes and garnished with lemon and cilantro
    Mutton Raan Roast - EASY recipe
  • Pakistani Chaat Masala mix in a bowl, spices in background
    Chaat Masala Recipe - Pakistani (Quick & Easy!)
  • Shahi Tukray on a plate garnished with pistachios
    Shahi Tukray Recipe
  • samosa chaat topped with masala papri
    Samosa Chaat Recipe with Chole
  • roasted cumin power in a jar
    Roasted Cumin Powder - a 5 Minute Fix
  • Freshly Toasted Dhania Powder in a jar with a spoon
    Make Roasted Coriander Powder in 8 minutes
  • chicken seekh kabab on a plate with greens
    Chicken Seekh Kabab - 20 Minute Prep!
  • Aaloo Baingan in a pot
    Homestyle Aloo Baingan Recipe (Potato & Eggplant)
  • Gola Kabab on a plate with cilantro and a bowl of chutney raita in the background
    Gola Kabab
  • tangy delicious kala chana chaat beautifully plated
    Kala Chana Chaat
  • 3/4 view of murgh kaali mirch with lemon
    Easy, Lemony Weeknight Murgh Kali Mirch (Pepper Chicken)
  • chicken seekh kabab on a bed of greens
    Malai Boti - Tender, Zesty & Super Easy!

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