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20 Easy Homemade Recipes

Chicken Biryani Pakistani rice dish
Pakistani Favorite

🍗 Chicken Biryani

A flavorful rice dish prepared with chicken, aromatic spices, yogurt, herbs and basmati rice.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups basmati rice
  • 500g chicken
  • 2 onions
  • 2 tomatoes
  • ½ cup yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons cooking oil
  • Biryani spices
  • Fresh coriander and mint
  • Salt to taste

Method

  1. Wash and soak rice for about 20 minutes.
  2. Fry onions until golden.
  3. Add chicken, tomatoes, yogurt and spices.
  4. Cook until chicken is tender.
  5. Boil rice until almost cooked.
  6. Layer rice and chicken mixture.
  7. Cover and cook on low heat for 15–20 minutes.
  8. Mix gently and serve.
Cooking Tip: Do not overcook the rice before layering. Slightly firm rice helps keep the biryani grains separate after steaming.
Aloo Keema minced meat and potatoes
Family Meal

🥘 Aloo Keema

A comforting homemade dish made with minced meat, potatoes, tomatoes and traditional spices.

Ingredients

  • 500g minced meat
  • 3 medium potatoes
  • 2 onions
  • 2 tomatoes
  • 1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste
  • 3 tablespoons cooking oil
  • ½ teaspoon turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon cumin powder
  • 1 teaspoon coriander powder
  • Salt to taste
  • Fresh coriander

Method

  1. Fry onions until golden.
  2. Add ginger-garlic paste.
  3. Add minced meat and cook thoroughly.
  4. Add tomatoes and spices.
  5. Cook until the mixture becomes well combined.
  6. Add potatoes and a little water.
  7. Cover and cook until potatoes are tender.
  8. Garnish with coriander.
Cooking Tip: Cut potatoes into similar-sized pieces so they cook evenly.
Chicken Handi creamy Pakistani chicken
Creamy Recipe

🍗 Chicken Handi

Creamy Pakistani-style chicken prepared with yogurt, cream, tomatoes and aromatic spices.

Ingredients

  • 500g boneless chicken
  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • 1 onion
  • 2 tomatoes
  • 1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste
  • ½ cup yogurt
  • ½ cup fresh cream
  • ½ teaspoon turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon coriander powder
  • Salt to taste
  • Fresh coriander

Method

  1. Fry onion until lightly golden.
  2. Add ginger-garlic paste.
  3. Add chicken and cook until its color changes.
  4. Add tomatoes and spices.
  5. Cook until tomatoes soften.
  6. Add yogurt and mix well.
  7. Add cream and cook on low heat.
  8. Garnish with fresh coriander.
Cooking Tip: Keep the heat low after adding cream to maintain a smooth texture.
Aloo Paratha stuffed potato flatbread
Breakfast

🫓 Aloo Paratha

Soft flatbread filled with seasoned mashed potatoes, perfect for breakfast or a family meal.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups wheat flour
  • 3 boiled potatoes
  • 1 small onion
  • Green chilies
  • Fresh coriander
  • ½ teaspoon cumin
  • Salt to taste
  • Oil or ghee

Method

  1. Prepare a soft dough with flour and water.
  2. Mash the boiled potatoes.
  3. Add onion, coriander and spices.
  4. Fill the dough with potato mixture.
  5. Seal and roll gently into a round paratha.
  6. Cook on a hot pan.
  7. Brush lightly with oil or ghee.
  8. Cook both sides until golden.
Cooking Tip: Make sure the potato filling is not watery. A dry, well-mashed filling is easier to roll without breaking the dough.
Creamy Chicken Pasta in white sauce
Quick Meal

🍝 Creamy Chicken Pasta

A creamy pasta meal made with chicken, garlic, cream, black pepper and cheese.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups pasta
  • 250g chicken
  • 1 cup cooking cream
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ cup grated cheese
  • Salt to taste

Method

  1. Boil pasta until tender but not mushy.
  2. Heat butter and cook garlic.
  3. Add chicken and cook completely.
  4. Add cream, pepper and salt.
  5. Add cooked pasta.
  6. Stir in cheese.
  7. Cook briefly and serve hot.
Cooking Tip: Keep a little pasta cooking water before draining. A small amount can help loosen the sauce if it becomes too thick.
Homemade Chocolate Cake
Dessert

🍰 Simple Chocolate Cake

A simple homemade chocolate cake suitable for tea time, family gatherings and special occasions.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup flour
  • ½ cup sugar
  • ½ cup cocoa powder
  • 2 eggs
  • ½ cup milk
  • ½ cup cooking oil
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla essence

Method

  1. Preheat oven to 180°C.
  2. Mix flour, cocoa, sugar and baking powder.
  3. Add eggs, milk, oil and vanilla.
  4. Mix until smooth without overmixing.
  5. Pour into a greased cake pan.
  6. Bake for about 25–30 minutes.
  7. Check with a toothpick before removing.
  8. Cool before serving.
Baking Tip: Avoid opening the oven repeatedly during baking because a sudden temperature change can affect the cake's rise.
Homemade rice kheer
Kids & Family

🥣 Kids Rice Kheer

A soft homemade rice kheer made with rice and milk. For young children, keep the texture smooth and age-appropriate.

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup rice
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1–2 teaspoons sugar, optional
  • A small pinch of cardamom
  • Water as needed

Method

  1. Wash the rice well.
  2. Cook rice with a little water until very soft.
  3. Add milk and simmer gently.
  4. Continue cooking until the rice becomes soft.
  5. Add a small amount of sugar if desired.
  6. Add cardamom.
  7. Cool to a safe temperature before serving.
Kids Tip: For babies and toddlers, adjust texture and ingredients according to age and dietary needs. Avoid whole nuts because they can be a choking hazard.
Homemade baby cereal
Baby Food

👶 Homemade Baby Cereal

A simple homemade cereal-style meal prepared with rice flour. This is a homemade recipe and is not branded Cerelac.

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons finely ground rice flour
  • 1 cup clean water
  • Breast milk or prepared formula, if appropriate

Method

  1. Mix rice flour with a little water to prevent lumps.
  2. Transfer to a small pan.
  3. Cook on low heat while stirring continuously.
  4. Continue until completely cooked and smooth.
  5. Allow it to cool.
  6. If appropriate, add breast milk or prepared formula after cooking.
Important: Introduce foods according to the child's age and dietary needs. Do not add honey for children under 12 months. Always supervise young children while eating.
Chicken Karahi Pakistani recipe
Pakistani Favorite

🍲 Chicken Karahi

A popular Pakistani chicken dish prepared with tomatoes, ginger, green chilies and aromatic spices.

Ingredients

  • 500g chicken
  • 4 tomatoes
  • 3 tablespoons cooking oil
  • 1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste
  • 2 green chilies
  • 1 teaspoon red chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon cumin
  • ½ teaspoon coriander powder
  • Fresh ginger
  • Fresh coriander
  • Salt to taste

Method

  1. Heat oil in a karahi or heavy pan.
  2. Add chicken and cook until lightly browned.
  3. Add ginger-garlic paste.
  4. Add tomatoes and spices.
  5. Cover and cook until chicken is fully done.
  6. Cook uncovered until the gravy thickens.
  7. Add green chilies and fresh ginger.
  8. Garnish with coriander.
Cooking Tip: Cook the tomatoes until they soften properly before finishing the karahi. This gives the gravy a richer texture.
Fresh vegetable salad
Healthy Choice

🥗 Fresh Pakistani Salad

A refreshing side salad made with fresh vegetables, lemon juice and simple seasoning.

Ingredients

  • 2 tomatoes
  • 1 cucumber
  • 1 small onion
  • Fresh coriander
  • Lemon juice
  • A pinch of black pepper
  • Salt to taste

Method

  1. Wash all vegetables thoroughly.
  2. Slice tomatoes, cucumber and onion.
  3. Add fresh coriander.
  4. Add lemon juice.
  5. Add a small amount of salt and black pepper.
  6. Mix gently and serve fresh.
Serving Tip: Add salt close to serving time so the vegetables stay crisp.
Chicken Pulao rice dish
Rice Dish

🍛 Chicken Pulao

A fragrant one-pot rice dish made with chicken, whole spices and basmati rice.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups basmati rice
  • 500g chicken
  • 1 large onion
  • 1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 3–4 cloves
  • 2 cardamom pods
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 4 cups water or chicken stock
  • Salt to taste
  • 2 tablespoons cooking oil

Method

  1. Wash and soak the basmati rice for about 20 minutes.
  2. Heat oil in a heavy pot and fry the sliced onion until golden.
  3. Add cinnamon, cloves, cardamom and cumin.
  4. Add ginger-garlic paste and cook briefly.
  5. Add chicken and cook until it changes color and becomes lightly browned.
  6. Add water or chicken stock and season with salt.
  7. Bring the liquid to a boil and cook the chicken until tender.
  8. Add the drained rice and stir gently.
  9. Cook until most of the liquid is absorbed.
  10. Cover the pot and cook on low heat for about 10–15 minutes.
  11. Turn off the heat and let the pulao rest for a few minutes.
  12. Fluff the rice gently with a fork and serve hot.
Cooking Tip: Let the pulao rest covered for a few minutes before serving. This helps the rice settle and keeps the grains separate.
Mutton Karahi Pakistani meat dish
Traditional Meal

🍖 Mutton Karahi

A rich Pakistani meat dish prepared with tender mutton, tomatoes, ginger, green chilies and traditional spices.

Ingredients

  • 750g mutton
  • 4 tomatoes
  • 3 tablespoons cooking oil
  • 1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste
  • 2 green chilies
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon coriander powder
  • ½ teaspoon red chili powder
  • Fresh ginger
  • Fresh coriander
  • Salt to taste

Method

  1. Heat oil in a heavy karahi or cooking pot.
  2. Add mutton and cook until the pieces are lightly browned.
  3. Add ginger-garlic paste and cook for a few minutes.
  4. Add chopped tomatoes and the spices.
  5. Mix well and add a little water if needed.
  6. Cover and cook until the mutton becomes tender.
  7. Remove the lid and allow excess liquid to reduce.
  8. Cook until the tomato mixture becomes thick.
  9. Add green chilies and fresh ginger.
  10. Garnish with fresh coriander and serve hot.
Cooking Tip: Mutton usually needs more cooking time than chicken. Keep the heat moderate and add small amounts of water when necessary.
Chicken cheese paratha
Quick Meal

🫓 Chicken Cheese Paratha

A crispy stuffed paratha filled with seasoned cooked chicken, cheese and fresh herbs.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups wheat flour
  • 250g cooked shredded chicken
  • ½ cup grated cheese
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • Fresh coriander
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • Salt to taste
  • Oil or ghee

Method

  1. Prepare a soft dough using wheat flour and water.
  2. Mix cooked chicken with onion, coriander, salt and black pepper.
  3. Add grated cheese to the chicken mixture.
  4. Divide the dough into equal portions.
  5. Roll one portion and place the filling in the center.
  6. Bring the edges together and seal the filling.
  7. Roll carefully into a round paratha.
  8. Heat a pan and place the paratha on it.
  9. Cook both sides while adding a small amount of oil or ghee.
  10. Cook until golden and crisp.
  11. Serve warm with yogurt or chutney.
Cooking Tip: Allow the cooked chicken filling to cool before stuffing. This makes the paratha easier to roll and helps prevent tearing.
Chicken noodles with vegetables
Quick Dinner

🍜 Chicken Noodles

A quick and flavorful noodle meal made with chicken, fresh vegetables and simple seasoning.

Ingredients

  • 200g noodles
  • 250g chicken strips
  • 1 carrot
  • 1 capsicum
  • 1 small onion
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon cooking oil
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • Salt to taste

Method

  1. Boil the noodles according to the package instructions.
  2. Drain the noodles and keep them aside.
  3. Heat oil in a wok or large frying pan.
  4. Add chicken strips and cook completely.
  5. Add sliced onion, carrot and capsicum.
  6. Stir-fry the vegetables until slightly tender.
  7. Add soy sauce, black pepper and a little salt.
  8. Add the cooked noodles.
  9. Toss everything together gently.
  10. Cook for another 2–3 minutes and serve hot.
Cooking Tip: Do not overcook the noodles before stir-frying. Slightly firm noodles keep a better texture when mixed with the chicken and vegetables.
Homemade custard trifle dessert
Dessert

🍮 Custard Trifle

A colorful layered dessert made with sponge cake, creamy custard, fruit and jelly.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups milk
  • 2 tablespoons custard powder
  • 3 tablespoons sugar
  • Sponge cake pieces
  • 1 cup mixed fruit
  • Prepared jelly, cut into cubes
  • ½ cup cream, optional

Method

  1. Mix custard powder with a little cold milk until smooth.
  2. Heat the remaining milk with sugar.
  3. Add the custard mixture while stirring continuously.
  4. Cook until the custard becomes thick.
  5. Allow the custard to cool completely.
  6. Place sponge cake pieces in a serving dish.
  7. Add a layer of fruit and jelly.
  8. Pour the cooled custard over the layers.
  9. Add cream on top if desired.
  10. Refrigerate before serving.
Dessert Tip: Always cool the custard before assembling the trifle. This helps keep the cake layer from becoming overly soggy.
Chicken Tikka Pakistani grilled chicken
BBQ Favorite

🍗 Chicken Tikka

Tender chicken pieces marinated with yogurt, lemon and spices, then grilled or baked until completely cooked.

Ingredients

  • 500g chicken pieces
  • ½ cup yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste
  • 1 teaspoon red chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon cumin powder
  • Salt to taste
  • 1 tablespoon cooking oil

Method

  1. Make a few shallow cuts in the chicken pieces.
  2. Mix yogurt, lemon juice, spices and ginger-garlic paste.
  3. Coat the chicken thoroughly with the marinade.
  4. Cover and refrigerate for several hours.
  5. Place the marinated chicken on a grill or baking tray.
  6. Cook until the chicken is completely done.
  7. Turn the pieces during cooking for even browning.
  8. Serve hot with salad and chutney.
Cooking Tip: Marinating gives the chicken better flavor, but make sure the center of the chicken is fully cooked before serving.
Aloo Samosa potato filled pastry
Tea Time Snack

🥔 Aloo Samosa

A crispy triangular pastry filled with seasoned potatoes, peas and aromatic spices.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3 boiled potatoes
  • ½ cup peas
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • ½ teaspoon coriander powder
  • Green chilies
  • Fresh coriander
  • Salt to taste
  • Oil for cooking

Method

  1. Prepare a firm dough with flour, salt and water.
  2. Mash the boiled potatoes.
  3. Mix potatoes with peas, spices and fresh coriander.
  4. Roll a small portion of dough into a thin circle.
  5. Cut the circle into two halves.
  6. Shape each half into a cone.
  7. Fill with the potato mixture.
  8. Seal the edges carefully.
  9. Fry on moderate heat until golden and crisp.
  10. Drain on a clean paper towel and serve.
Cooking Tip: Keep the dough firm and fry the samosas on moderate heat. Very high heat can brown the outside before the pastry becomes crisp.
Savory chicken pancakes
Family Snack

🥞 Chicken Pancakes

Soft savory pancakes filled with seasoned cooked chicken, ideal for a light meal or family snack.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 egg
  • 1 cup milk
  • 200g cooked shredded chicken
  • 1 small onion
  • Fresh coriander
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • Salt to taste
  • 1 tablespoon oil

Method

  1. Whisk flour, egg and milk into a smooth batter.
  2. Mix cooked chicken with onion, coriander and seasoning.
  3. Heat a lightly oiled non-stick pan.
  4. Pour a thin layer of batter into the pan.
  5. Cook until the surface begins to set.
  6. Add a small amount of chicken filling.
  7. Fold the pancake carefully.
  8. Cook both sides until lightly golden.
  9. Serve warm.
Cooking Tip: Keep the pancake batter smooth and reasonably thin so it spreads easily and cooks evenly.
Vegetable fried rice with mixed vegetables
Quick Meal

🍚 Vegetable Fried Rice

A quick rice dish made with cooked rice, colorful vegetables and simple seasoning.

Ingredients

  • 3 cups cooked rice
  • 1 carrot
  • 1 capsicum
  • ½ cup peas
  • 1 small onion
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon cooking oil
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • Salt to taste

Method

  1. Use cooled cooked rice for better texture.
  2. Heat oil in a wok or large pan.
  3. Add onion and cook briefly.
  4. Add carrot, capsicum and peas.
  5. Stir-fry the vegetables until slightly tender.
  6. Add cooked rice.
  7. Add soy sauce, black pepper and salt.
  8. Toss everything together over medium-high heat.
  9. Cook for a few minutes and serve hot.
Cooking Tip: Cooled rice is usually easier to stir-fry because the grains are firmer and less likely to become mushy.
Homemade Suji Halwa dessert
Traditional Dessert

🍮 Suji Halwa

A traditional semolina dessert prepared with suji, sugar, ghee and cardamom.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup suji
  • ½ cup sugar
  • ½ cup ghee
  • 2 cups water
  • 2 cardamom pods
  • Almonds or raisins, optional

Method

  1. Heat ghee in a heavy pan.
  2. Add suji and roast slowly.
  3. Stir continuously until fragrant and lightly golden.
  4. Heat water and sugar separately.
  5. Carefully add the sweet liquid to the roasted suji.
  6. Stir continuously to prevent lumps.
  7. Add cardamom.
  8. Cook until the halwa becomes thick and glossy.
  9. Garnish with optional nuts or raisins.
  10. Serve warm.
Cooking Tip: Roast the suji patiently on low to medium heat. Proper roasting develops the flavor and helps prevent a raw taste.

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