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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 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
Overhead view of fluffy yogurt pancakesAmerican

Fluffy Yogurt Pancakes

Thick, fluffy buttermilk-style pancakes made with yogurt and milk, so there is no need to buy buttermilk.

25 minServes 4
Overhead view of creamy mushroom penneItalian

Creamy Mushroom Penne

Penne in a garlicky mushroom cream sauce with parmesan and black pepper. On the table in half an hour.

30 minServes 4