50+ Traditional Punjabi Recipes (2024)

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Easy Lachha Paratha Recipe (Homestyle)

A step-by-step, detailed guide on how to make simple, homestyle Lachha Parathas. Not only does this post feature a foolproof recipe, but it breaks down how to achieve soft, flaky, yet crispy Parathas. Don't miss the step-by-step photos, essential tips, and a troubleshooting table!

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15-Minute Egg Bhurji (Anda Bhurji)

Egg Bhurji aka Khageena. A Pakistani/North Indian take on scrambled eggs. This recipe is precise yet adaptable, balanced in seasoning, and addictive in texture. Perfect for a simple but elevated breakfast or brunch. Tested to perfection!

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Easy Mooli Wala Paratha Breakfast Recipe

These traditional Punjabi stuffed flatbreads are popular breakfast item in Pakistan and India. This recipe includes step-by-step photos and simple directions!

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Aloo Anday Ki Bhujia (Bhurji)

This Aloo Anday ki Bhujia (or Bhurji) is a simple, one pot, scrambled egg and potato curry made with ingredients you likely have on hand. Quick, easy, and perfect for dinner or breakfast!

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CRISPY ALOO TIKKI – Shortcut Potato Cutlets

This recipe for Pakistani-style Aloo Tikki is made with mashed potatoes, onions, herbs, and spices. It's easy in that it uses a microwave to cook your potatoes and a food processor to chop up your veggies.

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Crispy Pakora Recipe (Simple, Homestyle)

A simple, flavor-packed Vegetable Pakora recipe with tips to make them soft yet extra crispy. These are homestyle pakoras – light and airy, not heavy or dense like restaurant ones can be. Use onions and potatoes, plus cabbage, spinach, or any veggies you like. Tested to perfection!

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Easy Dahi Bhalla (Dahi Bara) – Foolproof!

Here's an easy-to-follow, foolproof recipe for fluffy, melt-in-your-mouth Dahi Bhalla (or Dahi Bara). This recipe includes troubleshooting tips and tricks to get them soft yet fully cooked inside. Tested to perfection!

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25-Minute Salmon Tikka (Fish Tikka)

A quick, easy, and mess-free Salmon Tikka recipe that's surprisingly delicious. Salmon (or your choice of fish) is coated in a flavorful marinade, then oven-broiled until it's moist and tender on the inside and slightly charred on the outside. Includes baking, pan-frying, and air-fryer instructions.

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10-Minute Mint Raita (Restaurant-Style)

This Mint Raita recipe is the perfect condiment for biryani, kebabs, and so much more. Make this restaurant-style raita in less than 10 minutes!

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5-Minute Kachumber Salad (with Variations!)

Here's a classic Kachumber Salad recipe you can make in 5 minutes with whatever crunchy vegetables you have on hand. This recipe shares fun variations, add-ins, and pairing suggestions!

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Easy Vegetable Raita Recipe (15 Minutes!)

Learn how to make Raita with this easy and traditional recipe! Raita is a classic yogurt salad that completes many Pakistani and Indian meals. I’ve included my family’s trick for avoiding the cucumber’s bitterness, plus optional add-ins to give you an idea of the endless possibilities.

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Panjeeri – Postpartum Healing and Lactation Recipe

Panjeeri (or Panjiri) is a tasty traditional Pakistani/Indian postpartum healing and lactation food that is perfect for new moms and for strengthening the body.

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Authentic Pakistani Chai

The typical Pakistani or Indian family drinks chai very different from the chai latte you get at your local coffee shop. This is an authentic cup of chai you will find brewing in the typical Pakistani kitchen.

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The Best Mango Lassi (Restaurant-Style)

This Mango Lassi recipe makes better-than-restaurant lassi with six easy-to-find ingredients. The base of the recipe is strong while allowing you to adjust to taste according to your mangoes. Tested to perfection!

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The Perfect Sweet Lassi Recipe

Watered down, not cold enough, coarse, or just bland. I’ll admit, I’ve had many a mediocre Lassi. It wasn't until I tasted my brother-in-law's version that I realized how good a classicPunjabiLassi can be. This is my take on his Sweet Lassirecipe– creamy, smooth, frothy perfection.

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Easy Sarson Ka Saag (Stovetop & Instant Pot)

This post will teach you how to make authentic Punjabi-style Sarson Ka Saag (Mustard Greens & Spinach Curry) at home. This recipe includes stovetop and Instant Pot cooking instructions, plus substitutions if you can’t find mustard greens. Ready in under 1-hour, this recipe is the easiest path to a nostalgic vegetarian curry. Tested to perfection!

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Rajma Recipe (Rajma Masala – Red Kidney Beans Curry)

Here's a one-pot, flavorful North Indian-style Rajma Masala recipe. This recipe transforms the humble red kidney bean into a creamy yet light, textured curry. Top with red onions (more texture!) and serve with basmati rice for a cozy, wholesome meal. Includes instructions for using both dried and canned red kidney beans.

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Aloo Baingan – Eggplant and Potato Curry

Here's an easy Aloo Baingan (Eggplant/Aubergine and Potato Curry) recipe made with simple ingredients you likely have on hand. This is a Pakistani & North Indian-style vegan curry that's tasty enough to serve guests. Tested to perfection!

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Palak Paneer (Easy, Restaurant-Style)

Palak Paneer, or Saag Paneer, is a restaurant-famous spinach and paneer curry. This recipe is crowd-pleasing with complex yet balanced, authentic flavor. It's also easy-to-follow, requires one pan if you skip pan-searing the paneer, and takes 50 minutes from start to finish! Tested to perfection!

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Easy Mixed Vegetable Curry

Here’s a quick and easy Mixed Vegetable Curry recipe that’s perfect as a weeknight dinner or simple curried vegetable side dish. This Punjabi-style vegetable curry with potatoes and peas that has become a Tea for Turmeric community favorite! Tested to perfection!

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Easy Baingan Bharta (Oven Roasted/Broiled Eggplant Curry)

Baingan Bharta is a prized Indian and Pakistani (Punjabi) dish. It consists of roasted eggplant in a delicately spiced dry curry. This recipe includes instructions on how to broil it in the oven, plus some essential tips on how to get it to taste amazing!

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MATAR PANEER (Easy + Flavorful, Restaurant-Style)

Matar Paneer is a North Indian dish with Peas (Matar) and Paneer in a rich, tomato-based curry. This recipe is easy-to-follow with nuanced, restaurant-style flavor and texture. Includes tips for soft paneer whether you choose to pan-fry it or not. Tested to perfection!

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Easy & Authentic Bhindi Masala (Okra Curry)

This easy Pakistani & Indian-style Bhindi Masala recipe (Okra curry) consists of stir-fried okra enveloped in a savory onion and tomato curry. I’ve tested this dry bhindi curry recipe countless times and I’m confident it will blow you away.

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Pakistani Zucchini (Courgette) Curry | Toriyan (Torai ki Sabzi)

Adored by thousands, this easy Zucchini (Courgette) Curry is truly astonishing. This is a next-level tasty vegan curry that'll transform everyday Zucchini into something even kids will love!

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Authentic Chana Masala (Indian Chickpea Curry)

This authentic Indian & Pakistani-style Chana Masala recipe is vibrant, with just the right amount of tanginess, and rich in spicy flavor. This recipe makes tender, flavorful chickpeas in a perfectly spiced curry and requires simple ingredients that are commonly used in South Asian cooking. It’s an easy weeknight dinner that’s healthy, naturally vegan, and gluten-free.

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Cauliflower and Potato Curry (Aloo Gobi)

Here's a Cauliflower and Potato Curry (Aloo Gobi) recipe made in the traditional Punjabi way. This vegan curry recipe is easy & authentic and requires one pot and simple ingredients.

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30-Minute Aloo Palak (Spinach and Potato Curry)

This quick and easy Spinach & Potato (Aloo Palak) curry recipe is healthy, full of authentic flavor, and naturally vegetarian (or vegan, if you omit the ghee). This curry is unique in that the potatoes boil on the side while you're preparing the curry, reducing any extra time to wait on the potatoes.

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Punjabi Kadhi Pakora (Stovetop and Instant Pot)

This classicPunjabi-style Kadhi recipe is easy-to-follow but delivers on homestyle flavor. If you’re new to Kadhi, you’ll love this detailed, fool-proof recipe. Includes Instant Pot and Stovetop instructions!

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Pakistani Chicken Pulao (Yakhni Pulao)

Here's a classic Yakhni Chicken Pulao recipe that's truly hard to mess up. This recipe promises deep flavor, tender chicken, and fluffy rice. It's also easy to double so you can serve it to guests with confidence. Tested to perfection!

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Mutton Pulao (Goat/Lamb Pulao)

A classic but easy-to-follow Mutton Pulao recipe that promises deep flavor, tender goat or lamb, and fluffy rice. It’s also designed to double so you can serve it to guests with confidence. Tested to perfection!

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Instant Pot Chicken Pulao

This quick and easy Instant Pot Chicken Pulao recipe requires just 25 minutes of prep time and results in tender boneless chicken and perfectly cooked rice.

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Chana Pulao (Chickpea Pilaf) – 20-minute prep!

A Chana Pulao (Chickpea Pulao) recipe that promises full flavor, tender chickpeas, and fluffyrice. This recipe takes 20 minutes of initial (pre-rice cooking) prep time but it’s tasty and elegant enough to serve asmain dishfor guests. Includes Stovetop andInstant Potinstructions! Tested to Perfection!

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

ThisMatar Pulao (peas pulao) is easy, flavorful, and it takes 20 minutes of initial prep time! Perfect for a weeknight rice dish yet elegant enough for guests. This recipe includes stovetop and Instant Pot instructions.

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Chana Dal (Easy, Restaurant-Style)

This Chana Dal recipe is simple, yet incredibly flavorful. Inspired by restaurants, it features layers of flavor, a scrumptious texture, and a signature tarka that takes it over the top. Tested to perfection!

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Instant Pot Pakistani Chana Dal

This is an easy Pakistani Chana Dal made in the Instant Pot (Pressure Cooker). Chana Dal (or Split Chickpeas) are cooked with spices and given a simple tadka for an easy dinner. Naturally gluten-free and Vegan optional.

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Pakistani Urad Dal (Maash Ki Dal)

Maash ki Dal, or sukhi (dry) split urad dal, may not be mainstream, but it's beloved by all who've tried it. This recipe makes it in the traditional Pakistani and Punjabi way – dry, as in firm, but cooked through – and adorned with delicate slivers of ginger and warming green chili peppers.

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Instant Pot Red Lentil Dal

This Instant Pot Split Red Lentil (Masoor) Dal curry is a quick, easy, and authentic Pakistani/North Indian-style dal recipe. It's naturally gluten-free, vegetarian (or optional vegan), and cooks within minutes!

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Easy Mutton Karahi (Goat/Lamb Karahi) – Restaurant-Style!

Here's an easy, one-pot Mutton/Goat or Lamb Karahi with tender meat and luscious, restaurant-style flavors. This recipe is easy-to-follow with precise measurements, and practically guarantees soft, tender meat. Includes instructions for cooking the Goat or Lamb meat in your Instant Pot!

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Aloo Gosht (Mutton/Lamb and Potato Curry)

Aloo Gosht is a traditional Pakistani-style Mutton/Lamb and Potato Curry. Make this recipe with lamb or goat over stovetop or Instant Pot. Tested & perfected!

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Gobi Gosht (Goat/Lamb and Cauliflower Curry)

Gobi Gosht is a classic Pakistani dish of tender meat and flavorful cauliflower. This is a dump-and-go recipe that's also remarkable in flavor. Make it in one pot with goat, lamb, or beef. Tested to perfection!

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Authentic Chicken Curry (Easy Chicken Salan)

Here’s an Easy and Authentic Chicken Curry recipe made in the traditional Pakistani and North Indian style. This is a simple, approachable curry recipe that you can make at home in under an hour. Unfussy, easy-to-follow, and tested to perfection!

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Easy Achari Chicken

This is an easy, fuss-free, yet flavorful recipe for Achari Chicken, or Indian and Pakistani chicken curry made with pickling spices.

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The BEST Authentic Butter Chicken Recipe (Tested 20x!)

A beginner-friendly Butter Chicken recipe with the signature restaurant oomph, made in one pan, ready in under 40 minutes. This recipe promises a silky, buttery MakhaniSauce with tender chicken. Tested well over 2 dozen times, in comparison with several restaurants, this is the Butter Chicken recipe of your dreams!

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Instant Pot Butter Chicken (Quick & Easy)

This tried-and-tested homestyle Instant Pot Butter Chicken recipe is easy to prepare yet yields authentic flavor and tender chicken!

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Pakistani Chicken Karahi

This is a restaurant-style Pakistani Chicken Karahi recipe that can be prepared quickly and easily with no finicky steps.

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The BEST Authentic Chicken Korma

This is a warm, deeply flavorful Chicken Korma recipe that has all the authentic flavor with simple, easy-to-follow instructions.Tested & perfected!!

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Pakistani Beef Kofta Curry (Meatball Curry)

Beef Kofta Curry, or simply kofte, is a traditional Pakistani curry made of tender meatballs simmered in a spicy, flavorful sauce. This recipe has all the authentic flavor of old-fashioned kofte but it’s made in an easier, more approachable way.

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Keema Matar (Ground Beef Curry with Peas)

This Pakistani and Indian-style Keema Matar (Ground Beef Curry with Peas) is an easy, one-pot keema recipe that’s deeply flavorful with no whole spices used. This recipe also includes tips on how to make Keema curry with ground chicken.

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Pakistani Keema Kareley | Ground Beef and Bitter Melon

Ground beef and bitter melon (or bitter gourd) is a popular combination of Pakistani cuisine. Give this dish a try for a slightly bitter but very comforting experience!

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Aloo Keema (Ground Beef and Potato Curry)

Here's a recipe for an authentic, homestyle, Pakistani & North Indian style Aloo Keema (Keema Curry with potatoes). This is a traditional, one-pot recipe that's simple, easy-to make, and gives the most flavorful results!

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Instant Pot Keema Lobia (Ground Beef and Black Eyed Peas Curry)

This spicy and delectable Instant Pot Keema Lobia curry comes together quickly and easily and has a unique, homestyle Punjabi taste.

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Instant Pot Chicken Potato Curry

This Pakistani-style Instant Pot Chicken and Potato Curry (Salan) requires 30 minutes of *total* prep time! This is an easy recipe with simple ingredients, minimal chopping, and no complicated steps!

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Fish Curry (Fish Masala)

An easy-to-follow Fish Curry recipe made with an onion-tomato masala and simple spices. Tender yet crispy fish is nestled in a perfectly spiced, deeply flavorful curry and topped with garnishing ingredients for texture and vibrance. Tested to perfection!

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20-Minute Seviyan (Sheer Khurma)

This quick and easy Seviyan (Sheer Khurma) recipe takes around 20 minutes make from start to finish. It's a creamy, flavorful, tested-and-perfected vermicelli pudding recipe that couldn’t be easier or more delicious. Perfect on its own or with extras like dates and nuts.

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The BEST Instant Pot Kheer

This Instant Pot Kheer (Pakistani & Indian Rice Pudding) recipe has the classic flavor of old-fashioned kheer without the fuss. This is a restaurant-inspired recipe that's been rigorously tested and perfected until I can confidently call it the BEST Instant Pot kheer.

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Easy Instant Pot Carrot Halwa (Gajar ka Halwa)

This authentic Instant Pot Carrot Halwa recipe is made in the traditional Pakistani & Indian style but without hours of active time over the stove. So comforting, naturally gluten-free, and only requires 6 ingredients!

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

Sooji (or Suji) ka Halwa is a Pakistani and Indian dessert made with semolina, ghee/butter, and sugar. This is the simple, classic recipe for this already easy dessert. All you need are 4 simple ingredients to 20 minutes!

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Easy Jaggery Rice in the Rice Cooker – Gur Wale Chawal

Jaggery Rice is a traditional South Asian recipe that sweetens rice with jaggery (or gur) for a deeply flavorful dessert. This recipe is gluten-free, easy to make, and yields perfect results.

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Zarda (Meethe Chawal – Sweet Rice) – Foolproof!

Here's a traditional Zarda recipe that takes the guesswork out of classic Meethe Chawal (or Sweet Rice). Yes to old-school, nostalgic flavor without fear or fuss. This recipe requires 6 ingredients, one pot (if you'd like), and around 15 minutes of active time. Tested to perfection!

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