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18 recipes

Glass bowl of Lab-e-Shireen with custard, red jelly cubes, mixed fruit, pistachios and pomegranate seedsPakistani

Lab-e-Shireen

A chilled Pakistani dessert of vanilla custard, cream, soft vermicelli, red jelly cubes and fresh fruit, finished with almonds and pistachios. It suits Eid tables and dinner parties.

55 minServes 8
Golden fried bread triangles topped with thick saffron milk and sliced pistachios in a white dishPakistani

Shahi Tukray

Golden fried bread slices soaked in saffron-cardamom syrup and topped with thickened sweet rabri-style milk and pistachios. A rich dessert for Eid, dawats and weddings.

1 h 15 minServes 8
Terracotta bowls of chilled firni topped with pistachios, almonds and saffronPakistani

Firni

A silky, chilled milk pudding thickened with coarsely ground basmati rice and scented with cardamom and kewra. It sets softly in small bowls and suits Eid tables and dinner parties.

1 h 40 minServes 6
A serving dish of golden zarda sweet rice topped with sliced pistachios, almonds and raisinsPakistani

Zarda

Zarda is a golden sweet rice scented with cardamom and kewra, layered with sugar, ghee, nuts and raisins, then steamed on dum. A festive dessert for weddings, Eid and special dinners.

1 h 20 minServes 6
Bowl of sheer khurma with vermicelli, dates and sliced nuts, garnished with pistachios and saffronPakistani

Sheer Khurma

A rich Eid-morning milk dessert of toasted vermicelli, dates and nuts, simmered in reduced milk with cardamom and saffron. Serve it warm or chilled.

55 minServes 6
Bowl of golden gulab jamun in cardamom syrup topped with sliced pistachiosPakistani

Gulab Jamun

Soft, golden milk-powder dumplings fried gently and soaked in cardamom-rose sugar syrup. A classic sweet for Eid, weddings and dinner parties, made with pantry ingredients.

1 hServes 8
Soft white rasmalai discs in saffron milk topped with sliced pistachios in a white dishPakistani

Rasmalai

Soft, spongy discs of fresh milk cheese simmered in light syrup, then soaked in chilled saffron-cardamom milk. A showpiece dessert for Eid and dawats that is made a day ahead.

1 h 30 minServes 6
Copper pot of Lucknowi mutton biryani with saffron rice, mutton pieces, fried onions and fresh herbsIndian

Lucknowi Mutton Biryani

A fragrant Awadhi-style biryani of tender bone-in mutton and long basmati rice, gently spiced and finished with saffron, kewra and fried onions, then sealed and steamed on dum.

2 h 30 minServes 6
Open pot of Hyderabadi chicken biryani with saffron rice, chicken pieces, fried onions and fresh herbsIndian

Hyderabadi Chicken Biryani

Bone-in chicken marinated in yogurt and spices, layered with par-boiled basmati, fried onions, herbs and saffron, then sealed and cooked on dum. Best made for a weekend table; allow 2 hours for marinating.

2 hServes 6
Whole roasted chicken sajji with spiced rice stuffing, roasted potatoes and lemon wedges on a wooden boardPakistani

Chicken Sajji

A whole chicken rubbed with garlic, pepper and raw papaya, then roasted with a fragrant rice and raisin stuffing until the skin is deep gold. A showpiece dinner made in a home oven.

2 h 15 minServes 4
Pot of Pakistani beef biryani with saffron rice, tender beef, potatoes, fried onions and fresh mintPakistani

Beef Biryani

Tender yogurt-marinated beef and soft potatoes in a thick masala, layered with long-grain basmati, mint and fried onions, then steamed on dum. A proper family dinner for a weekend.

2 h 35 minServes 6
A pot of mutton biryani with saffron rice, tender mutton pieces, fried onions and fresh herbsPakistani

Mutton Biryani with Golden Fried Onions and Dum

Tender bone-in mutton cooked in a yogurt and tomato masala, layered with par-cooked basmati, fried onions and mint, then steamed on dum until fragrant. A proper centrepiece for weekend dinners.

3 hServes 6
A pot of Sindhi biryani with saffron rice, potatoes, dried plums, green chillies and fresh herbsPakistani

Sindhi Biryani

A tangy, herb-heavy mutton biryani from Sindh, layered with fried potatoes, dried plums and green chillies. It's spicier and more sour than most biryanis, and it makes a full dinner for a crowd.

2 h 45 minServes 6
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 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
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 beef nihariPakistani

Beef Nihari

Beef shank slow-cooked in a spiced gravy thickened with toasted flour. A weekend project that mostly cooks itself.

4 h 30 minServes 6
Overhead view of chawal ki kheerPakistani

Chawal ki Kheer

Rice simmered slowly in milk with cardamom until creamy, finished with pistachios and almonds. Serve chilled in clay bowls.

1 hServes 6