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Chicken Biryani (Pakistani Style)
Fragrant basmati rice layered with marinated chicken, caramelised onions, saffron and aromatic whole spices — the centrepiece of every Pakistani celebration.
105 min620 calHard
★4.9(1,842)
Biryani, nihari, haleem, karahi — bold-spiced cuisine from the Indus plains and the Mughal kitchens.
Fragrant basmati rice layered with marinated chicken, caramelised onions, saffron and aromatic whole spices — the centrepiece of every Pakistani celebration.
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Soft, melt-in-the-mouth meat patties bound with chickpeas and aromatic spices — a Mughal-era classic served at Pakistani feasts.
Aromatic basmati rice cooked in a delicately spiced chicken broth — a one-pot Pakistani classic, simpler than biryani but equally beloved.
Slow-cooked basmati rice pudding fragrant with cardamom, saffron and rose water — Pakistan's national dessert.