PakistaniAloo GoshtA 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 min·Serves 6
PakistaniMutton KarahiA 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 min·Serves 4
PakistaniWhite Chicken KarahiA 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 min·Serves 4
PakistaniChicken KormaA 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 min·Serves 6
PakistaniChicken JalfreziA 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 h·Serves 4
PakistaniChicken HandiTender 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 min·Serves 4
PakistaniChicken BiryaniLayers 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 min·Serves 6
PakistaniChicken KarahiChicken 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 min·Serves 4
ChineseChicken Fried RiceDay-old rice stir-fried hot with chicken, egg, peas, carrot and soy. Faster than ordering in.25 min·Serves 4
AmericanSmash BurgersThin beef patties smashed onto a very hot pan for a lacy, crusted edge, stacked with cheese and pickles in a soft bun.20 min·Serves 4
KoreanBeef BulgogiThin slices of beef marinated in soy, pear, garlic and sesame, then seared hot for caramelised edges.50 min·Serves 4
ThaiThai Green Vegetable CurryVegetables and tofu simmered in coconut milk with green curry paste, lime leaves and Thai basil.35 min·Serves 4
PakistaniBeef NihariBeef shank slow-cooked in a spiced gravy thickened with toasted flour. A weekend project that mostly cooks itself.4 h 30 min·Serves 6
IndianPalak PaneerSpinach blanched and puréed with onion, garlic and ginger, then simmered with golden cubes of paneer.40 min·Serves 4
ItalianSpaghetti Aglio e OlioSpaghetti tossed with garlic gently fried in olive oil, chili flakes and parsley. Five ingredients, fifteen minutes.17 min·Serves 2
ItalianCreamy Mushroom PennePenne in a garlicky mushroom cream sauce with parmesan and black pepper. On the table in half an hour.30 min·Serves 4