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Golden roasted chicken pieces on a tray with onion gravy, green chillies and lemon wedgesPakistani

Chicken Steam Roast

Chicken pieces are marinated in spiced yogurt, steamed over sliced onions until tender, then roasted with butter until browned at the edges. The result is juicy meat and a small pot of onion gravy on the side.

1 h 25 minServes 4
A karahi of Pakistani kaleji masala with liver cubes in thick masala, garnished with ginger, green chilli and corianderPakistani

Kaleji Masala

Tender cubes of goat liver cooked quickly in a thick onion-tomato masala and finished with fresh ginger, green chilli and lemon. Ready in under an hour and lovely with hot roti.

55 minServes 4
Charred red tandoori chicken legs served with onion rings, lemon wedges and green chutneyPakistani

Tandoori Chicken

Bone-in chicken legs marinated overnight in spiced yogurt, then roasted in a hot home oven until charred at the edges and juicy inside. No tandoor needed.

1 h 15 minServes 4
Tawa Chicken with green chillies, ginger and coriander served in a cast-iron tawaPakistani

Tawa Chicken

Yogurt-marinated chicken thigh seared on a flat tawa, then cooked down with tomatoes, green chilli and ginger into a thick, spicy masala. Good with hot rotis.

1 h 10 minServes 4
Skewers of creamy grilled chicken malai boti with lemon wedges, onion rings and green chutney on a slate boardPakistani

Chicken Malai Boti

Tender boneless chicken pieces marinated in cream, cheese, cashew and white pepper, then grilled until lightly browned. Mild, rich and juicy, with no red chilli.

45 minServes 4
Golden grilled reshmi chicken kababs on skewers with mint chutney, onion rings, lemon and naanPakistani

Reshmi Kabab

Silky, pale golden chicken kababs made with a cashew and cream paste, so they stay tender and juicy. Easy to grill on a pan, in the oven or over charcoal.

1 h 5 minServes 4
Skewers of charred, red-orange chicken tikka boti served with onions, lemon wedges, chutney and naanPakistani

Chicken Tikka Boti

Juicy cubes of boneless chicken marinated in spiced yogurt, skewered and grilled until charred at the edges. A weekend barbecue favourite you can make in a hot oven.

4 h 45 minServes 4
Anda shami burger with a golden shami patty, fried egg, fresh salad and chilli mayo in a toasted bun on a wooden boardPakistani

Anda Shami Burger

A street-style burger with a soft chicken and chana daal shami patty, a fried egg on top and a garlicky chilli mayo. Cook the patties ahead and finish in minutes.

1 h 25 minServes 4
A karahi of prawns in thick tomato masala garnished with ginger and coriander, served with naan and lemonPakistani

Prawn Karahi

Juicy prawns tossed quickly in a tomato, ginger and green chilli masala until the oil glistens. A fast, punchy karahi that suits a weeknight dinner with hot naan.

42 minServes 4
Skewers of golden-red grilled fish tikka with capsicum and onion, served with lemon wedges and mint chutneyPakistani

Fish Tikka with Ajwain and Mustard Oil Marinade

Firm white fish cubes marinated in spiced yogurt, ginger-garlic, ajwain and a little mustard oil, then grilled until lightly charred. It works on a grill, in the oven or on a stovetop pan.

1 h 10 minServes 4
Pan of Pakistani masala fish curry with fish steaks in red tomato gravy, green chillies and fresh coriander, served with ricePakistani

Masala Fish Curry

Firm fish steaks simmered in a bold onion-tomato masala with cumin, fenugreek and green chillies. It's a quick weeknight curry that goes well with plain rice or roti.

55 minServes 4
A clay pot of rich Kunna Gosht mutton curry topped with ginger and coriander, served with naanPakistani

Kunna Gosht

Bone-in mutton cooked in its own juices with yogurt, ghee and whole spices in a dough-sealed pot until it falls off the bone. A rich Punjabi-style dum dish for weekends.

3 h 25 minServes 6
A karahi of keema karela with browned bitter gourd pieces in spiced beef mince, topped with coriander and gingerPakistani

Keema Karela

Salted and browned bitter gourd cooked into a savoury beef mince masala with onions and tomatoes. The keema softens the bitterness, so it suits both karela lovers and doubters.

1 h 20 minServes 4
A copper pot of achar gosht, mutton curry in a rich red-brown gravy topped with green chillies, ginger and coriander, served with roti.Pakistani

Achar Gosht

A tangy, deeply spiced mutton curry built on yogurt, fennel, nigella and mustard seeds, the flavours of a jar of mixed pickle. Good with hot roti or plain rice.

2 h 5 minServes 6
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