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Bowl of Pakistani paya with tender trotters in a glossy spiced gravy, garnished with ginger, green chillies and coriander, served with naan and lemon.Pakistani

Paya (Slow-Cooked Trotters)

Goat trotters simmered with onions, yogurt and whole spices until the gravy turns silky and the meat slips off the bone. A classic weekend breakfast to eat with naan.

2 h 50 minServes 6
Bowl of Pakistani chicken haleem topped with fried onions, ginger, green chillies, herbs and lemon wedgesPakistani

Chicken Haleem

A thick, slow-cooked stew of shredded chicken, broken wheat, barley and daals, finished with fried onions, ginger and lemon. Lighter than beef haleem and ready in about two hours.

2 h 30 minServes 6
Bowl of beef haleem topped with fried onions, ginger, green chillies, fresh herbs and a lemon wedgePakistani

Beef Haleem

A thick, slow-simmered porridge of tender beef, wheat and mixed daals, finished with fried onions, ginger and lemon. Cook a big pot for family dinners or gatherings.

4 hServes 8
A copper pot of mutton korma with thick golden-brown gravy, garnished with ginger and coriander, served with naanPakistani

Mutton Korma

Tender bone-in mutton simmered in a rich gravy of browned onions, yogurt, whole spices and ground almonds. A special-occasion curry that is mild, creamy and deeply savoury.

2 h 15 minServes 6
A pot of bhindi gosht with mutton pieces and green okra in a thick red-brown gravy, served with rotiPakistani

Bhindi Gosht

Tender bone-in mutton simmered in an onion and tomato masala, finished with pan-fried okra that stays whole and never turns slimy. A hearty dinner curry to eat with roti.

1 h 50 minServes 6
A pot of dark green Palak Gosht with pieces of mutton, topped with ginger matchsticks, served with roti and lemon wedgesPakistani

Palak Gosht

Tender bone-in mutton simmered in a slow-cooked onion and tomato masala, then finished with a bright spinach purée. A rich, deep green curry for roti or rice.

2 h 5 minServes 6
A pot of Pakistani daal gosht with mutton pieces, garnished with coriander, ginger and garlic tarka, served with rotiPakistani

Daal Gosht

Tender bone-in mutton simmered with chana daal in a well-browned onion and yogurt masala, finished with a sizzling garlic and cumin tarka. A hearty one-pot dinner for roti or rice.

1 h 40 minServes 6
A pot of Pakistani aloo gosht with mutton pieces and potatoes in a rich red-brown gravy, garnished with coriander and ginger, served with roti.Pakistani

Aloo Gosht

A everyday Pakistani home curry of bone-in mutton and soft potatoes in a golden onion and tomato gravy. It is comforting, filling and best scooped up with fresh roti.

2 h 15 minServes 6
A copper pot of achar gosht, mutton curry in a rich red-brown gravy topped with green chillies, ginger and coriander, served with roti.Pakistani

Achar Gosht

A tangy, deeply spiced mutton curry built on yogurt, fennel, nigella and mustard seeds, the flavours of a jar of mixed pickle. Good with hot roti or plain rice.

2 h 5 minServes 6
A karahi of mutton in a thick red tomato masala, garnished with ginger, green chillies and fresh coriander, served with naan.Pakistani

Mutton Karahi

A tomato-rich, Lahori-style mutton karahi cooked slowly in its own juices until tender, then finished on high heat until the oil shines. Serve it straight from the pan with hot naan.

1 h 55 minServes 4
A karahi of glossy Shinwari lamb karahi topped with green chillies, ginger and coriander, served with naan and lemon.Pakistani

Shinwari Lamb Karahi

A simple, meat-forward lamb karahi in the Peshawari Shinwari style, cooked in its own fat with tomatoes, green chillies and black pepper. Rich, glossy and ready in about an hour and a half.

1 h 30 minServes 6
A karahi of creamy white chicken curry garnished with ginger strips, green chillies and fresh coriander, served with naanPakistani

White Chicken Karahi

A creamy, mild karahi made with yogurt, cashew paste, white pepper and green chillies. It's rich but gentle, and it's a good choice when you want something different from the usual red tomato karahi.

55 minServes 4
A pot of creamy golden chicken korma garnished with coriander and green chillies, served with naan and basmati rice.Pakistani

Chicken Korma

A mild, creamy Pakistani chicken korma built on yogurt, golden fried onions and ground almonds. It is rich but gentle, so it suits family dinners and guests.

1 h 25 minServes 6
A pan of chicken jalfrezi with red and green peppers, onion wedges and fresh ginger in a thick tomato masalaPakistani

Chicken Jalfrezi

A quick, thick-sauced chicken stir-fry with crisp-tender peppers, onion wedges and fresh ginger. It's bright, lightly tangy and ready in under an hour.

1 hServes 4
A clay handi of creamy chicken curry garnished with ginger, green chillies and coriander, served with naanPakistani

Chicken Handi

Tender bone-in chicken simmered in a silky onion, tomato and yogurt gravy, then finished with cream and kasuri methi. A mild, rich curry that's ideal with fresh naan.

1 h 10 minServes 4
Overhead view of chicken biryaniPakistani

Chicken Biryani

Layers of long-grain basmati and a tangy, spiced chicken masala, steamed together until every grain stays separate. Made with potatoes and dried plums, the way many Karachi homes make it.

1 h 30 minServes 6
Overhead view of shakshukaMiddle Eastern

Shakshuka

Eggs poached in a peppery tomato sauce with cumin and paprika, served straight from the pan with warm bread.

35 minServes 3
Overhead view of chicken karahiPakistani

Chicken Karahi

Chicken cooked hard and fast in a wok-shaped karahi with tomatoes, green chilies and ginger. No onions, no cream, and ready in under an hour.

45 minServes 4
Overhead view of chicken fried riceChinese

Chicken Fried Rice

Day-old rice stir-fried hot with chicken, egg, peas, carrot and soy. Faster than ordering in.

25 minServes 4
Overhead view of chicken shawarma bowlMiddle Eastern

Chicken Shawarma Bowl

Spiced grilled chicken thigh over rice and salad with garlic-yogurt sauce. Marinate the night before for the best flavour.

55 minServes 4
Overhead view of aloo parathaPakistani

Aloo Paratha

Whole-wheat flatbread stuffed with spiced mashed potato and griddled in ghee until crisp in spots.

45 minServes 4
Overhead view of smash burgersAmerican

Smash Burgers

Thin beef patties smashed onto a very hot pan for a lacy, crusted edge, stacked with cheese and pickles in a soft bun.

20 minServes 4