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Stovetop

Pakistani & Indian recipes are often made over the stovetop. Here you’ll find a wide-variety of one-pot and sometimes two-pot main dishes, snacks & sides, dessert, and drink recipes! This list includes favorites like nihari, biryani, korma and zucchini curry.

Matar Paneer (Restaurant-Style)

Chana Pulao (20 minute Prep!)

15-Minute Egg Bhurji (Anda Bhurji)

Chicken Kofta (Ground Chicken Meatballs)

Hakka Noodles (Desi Chow Mein)

Fish Curry (Fish Masala)

Keema Matar (Ground Beef Curry with Peas)

Mutton Pulao (Goat/Lamb Pulao)

Chicken Puff Pastry (Pakistani Chicken Patties)

Punjabi Kadhi Pakora (Stovetop or Instant Pot)

Chicken Curry with Coconut Milk (and Potatoes)

Authentic Golden Milk (Turmeric Milk Tea)

Matar Pulao (Peas Pulao) – 20-Minute Prep!

15+ Pakistani & Indian Chicken Recipes

Chicken Manchurian (Crispy with Gravy!)

30-Minute Aloo Palak (Spinach and Potato Curry)

Pakistani Chicken Pulao (Yakhni Pulao)

Bone-In Chicken Thighs (Stovetop)

Sooji ka Halwa (Semolina Halwa) – 20 minute Recipe!

My Go-To Masoor Dal Recipe (Red Lentil Dal)

Zarda (Meethe Chawal – Sweet Rice)

Dahi Bhalla (Dahi Bara) – Easy-to-follow, Foolproof!

The Best Chapli Kabab

Oatmeal with Milk (Sweet Dalia Inspired)