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    Mirchi Tales » Recipes » Pakistani Recipes

    Pakistani Recipes

    Karhi or Karhi Pakora is a Pakistani vegetarian dish consisting of a sour yoghurt & chickpea flour/besan base with pakora’s or vegetable fritters. 

    Karhi | Pakora Karhi

    With a base of yoghurt or dahi, raita is one of the most popular sides in Pakistani and Indian cuisine. Not only does yoghurt temper the spice that is a characteristic part of Desi cuisine, but it also acts as a condiment or dip to soak up the roti for dry dishes like BBQ.

    How to make raita and different types of raita

    Singaporean rice is a Pakistani fusion dish comprising of a layer of rice, followed by a layer of Chinese style chicken and vegetables, followed by noodles and a mayo sauce on top.

    Singaporean Rice

    Chicken kofta curry or chicken koftay ka salan is a traditional Pakistani curry made of chicken meatballs that are simmered in an onion-based curry. Serve with pickled onions, and rice or roti.

    Chicken Kofta Curry | Chicken Meatball Curry

    Similar to a pilaf, aloo ki tahari or spiced potato rice is a Pakistani / Indian vegetarian dish made with rice and potatoes. Other vegetables can be used but the most popular are potatoes. 

    Aloo ki Tahari or Aloo Chawal | Spiced Potato Rice

    This is a quick & simple recipe for a cheesy chicken casserole bake made using chicken mince, white sauce, ketchup and lots of mozzarella cheese on top.

    Cheesy Chicken Casserole Bake

    These crispy and crunchy potato and chicken croquettes are made with mashed potato, chicken, capsicum and noodles coated with breadcrumbs to create a delicious fried snack.  

    Potato and chicken croquettes

    This simple recipe will take you back to the Desi chicken patties you used to get from the corner bakery. Crisp & flaky puff golden pastry filled with shredded chicken in a creamy white sauce.

    Desi Chicken Patties | Chicken in Puff Pastry

    So this isn’t exactly a recipe but a super simple delicious hack that turns frozen parathas into crispy flaky puri style paratha! Just the thing to have for breakfast with chai.  Follow my step by step tutorial on how to make frozen paratha in an air fryer! 

    Air fryer paratha | How to make frozen paratha in an air fryer

    Chicken and Vegetable Spring Rolls

    Box patties are a popular Pakistani snack, especially during Ramadan where they are served at Iftar time. Made with samosa sheets or spring roll wrappers they are filled with chicken, cheese and vegetables and fried till golden brown.

    Chicken Box Patties | How to make Box Patties

    Chana dal samosas are a popular Pakistani & Indian vegetarian / vegan snack. Perfect for tea time with green chutney or raita on the side. 

    Chana Dal Samosas | Vegetarian Samosas

    Baigan ki Borani is a vegetarian recipe comprising of fried eggplant in a spicy gravy, topped with yogurt, coriander and onions.

    Baingan ki Borani / Borani Banjan (Eggplant with Yoghurt)

    This simple aloo baingan ki sabzi or potato eggplant vegetable is a mildly spiced Pakistani vegetarian / vegan dish made with eggplant and chopped potatoes. Eat with roti or rice.

    Aloo baingan ki sabzi (Potato Eggplant Vegetable)

    Bursting with flavor and lots of vibrant colors, aloo gobi matar sabzi is a Pakistani vegetarian recipe that can be served as a main meal or as a side dish with rice or roti.

    Aloo Gobi Matar Sabzi (Potato, cauliflower and pea curry)

    This white sauce pasta is all about indulgence. There’s buttery garlic mushrooms, spicy grilled chicken and a cheesy white sauce that brings everything together!

    White Sauce Pasta with Garlic Mushrooms and Grilled Chicken

    This aloo ki tarkari (potato curry) is similar to the one that you get at the halwa puri stall, just more hygienic. It's a vegetarian recipe that is super simple to make, and tastes delicious with puri, paratha or kachori. All you need is achaar on the side. 

    Aloo ki Tarkari | Potato Curry | Vegetarian

    Butter Chicken or Chicken Makhani is a popular recipe at Indian restaurants made by marinating and grilling boneless chicken pieces, after which they are cooked in a rich tomato and cream based gravy.

    Butter Chicken or Chicken Makhani

    Onion pakora, pyaz pakora or onion fritters are a Pakistani / Indian appetizer made with sliced onion and coriander coated with a spicy chickpea flour batter and  deep-fried till crispy.

    Onion Pakora | Pyaz Pakora | Onion Fritters

    Similar to potato fritters, aloo pakora or aloo pakoda (in Hindi) are a traditional Pakistani / Indian appetizer of sliced potatoes that are coated with a spicy chickpea flour batter and  deep-fried till golden brown. 

    Aloo Pakora | Aloo Pakoda | Potato Fritters

    Originally from Burma, Chicken Khow Suey or Khao Suey is a popular dish among the Memon & Gujrati community of Pakistan. It comprises of noodles in a coconut or yoghurt based curry, with spicy chicken or beef and an array of condiments.

    Chicken Khow Suey or Khao Suey

    With the aroma of sliced ginger and lots of fresh coriander on top, this Pakistani style ginger chicken is sure to delight family members and guests.

    Ginger Chicken Pakistani Style

    Pakistani karahi chicken (or kadai chicken) is a simple and super delicious curry made with chicken, lots of tomatoes and of course coriander to garnish in the end. Enjoy with rice or tandoori naan.

    Pakistani Karahi Chicken Recipe

    Onions, carrots, potatoes, capsicum, corn and more come together to make this super vibrant restaurant style vegetable jalfrezi. Serve this vegetarian / vegan dish with rice on the side.

    Vegetable Jalfrezi

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    Ramadan Recipes

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      Chana Chaat
    • A meal planner that will help you plan your meals in Ramadan. Plus there is a FREE sample menu guideline for sehri/suhoor, iftar and dinner.
      Ramadan meal planner + FREE sehri and iftar menu
    • A plate of lentil fritters with yoghurt, with more fritters on the side.
      Mash ki daal kay dahi baray | Lentil fritters in yoghurt | Dahi bhallay
    • A bowl of chaat masala with a spoon in it, on a white plate.
      Homemade Chaat Masala (Quick & Easy)
    • A mound of air fryer pakoras with coriander on top. Behind the air fryer pakoras is green chili sauce, and tomato ketchup.
      Air fryer pakora | No fry pakora | Healthy onion pakora
    • An image with the text 'Ramadan Food Preparation Guide. Prepare for Suhoor and Iftar in Advance'. On the back of the text is a collage of 9 pictures of iftar and suhoor snacks which includes shami kebabs, pakoras, green chutney, chaat, fried onions, and vegetable puff patties.
      Ramadan Food Preparation Guide with Recipes – How to prepare in advance for Suhoor, Iftar and Dinner
    • A golden bowl with imli or tamarind chutney in it.
      Imli Chutney w/o Dates (Tamarind Chutney)
    • A bowl of cilantro chutney with mint in a bowl, with a small spoon in it.
      Cilantro Chutney with Mint (Hari Chutney) | Green Chutney

    Popular Recipes

    • Kaali daal or khari masoor ki daal is a popular Pakistani lentil recipe made with black gram lentils. It can be served with chawal (rice) or roti.
      Kaali daal or khari masoor ki daal | Black gram lentils
    • A bowl full of Pakistani keema aloo topped with coriander leaves.
      Pakistani aloo keema | Ground mince with potato curry
    • Similar to a pilaf, aloo ki tahari or spiced potato rice is a Pakistani / Indian vegetarian dish made with rice and potatoes. Other vegetables can be used but the most popular are potatoes. 
      Aloo ki Tahari or Aloo Chawal | Spiced Potato Rice
    • So this isn’t exactly a recipe but a super simple delicious hack that turns frozen parathas into crispy flaky puri style paratha! Just the thing to have for breakfast with chai.  Follow my step by step tutorial on how to make frozen paratha in an air fryer! 
      Air fryer paratha | How to make frozen paratha in an air fryer

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