Pakistani desi recipes, with the numbers.

Aromatic basmati layered with marinated chicken, saffron and whole spices.

6

Servings

90m

Time

822

kcal / serv

Quick wok-style chicken in tomato-ginger gravy, finished with green chili.

4

Servings

45m

Time

661

kcal / serv

Slow-cooked beef stew thickened with wheat flour and finished with warming spices.

6

Servings

260m

Time

634

kcal / serv

Comfort yellow daal with cumin tadka, served over steamed basmati rice.

4

Servings

45m

Time

542

kcal / serv

Spiced beef mince cooked down with potatoes and tomatoes — a weekday staple.

5

Servings

50m

Time

443

kcal / serv

Hearty chickpeas in a tangy onion-tomato gravy with warming spices.

4

Servings

40m

Time

349

kcal / serv

Whole-wheat flatbread stuffed with spiced mashed potato — perfect breakfast.

4

Servings

40m

Time

450

kcal / serv

Char-grilled minced meat skewers spiced with green chili and warm masala.

4

Servings

35m

Time

449

kcal / serv

Crisp pastry parcels filled with spiced potato and peas.

8

Servings

50m

Time

380

kcal / serv

Cold chickpea salad with tomato, onion and tangy tamarind notes.

4

Servings

15m

Time

185

kcal / serv

Soft milk-solid dumplings soaked in saffron-rose sugar syrup.

8

Servings

50m

Time

638

kcal / serv

Slow-simmered rice pudding with milk, sugar and cardamom.

5

Servings

65m

Time

321

kcal / serv