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From My Kitchen

Authentic Pakistani Recipes

Tried, tested and loved — desi comfort food for your American kitchen. Quick weeknight dinners to special occasion feasts. All made right here in Maryland.

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Easy Chicken Karahi

Classic restaurant-style karahi in 30 minutes.

⏱️ 20 min🔥 30 min📊 Easy
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Haleem — Slow-Cooked Lentil & Meat

Authentic haleem perfect for cold days and Eid.

⏱️ 20 min🔥 3 hrs📊 Medium
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Desi Chicken Biryani

Fragrant biryani rice for the whole family.

⏱️ 30 min🔥 45 min📊 Medium
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Instant Pot Dal Makhani

Creamy restaurant-style dal at home in 40 min.

⏱️ 15 min🔥 40 min📊 Easy
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Shami Kebab

Crispy beef kebabs for Eid or weekends.

⏱️ 25 min🔥 30 min📊 Medium
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Namak Mandi Karahi

Peshawar-style white karahi — mouthwatering.

⏱️ 15 min🔥 35 min📊 Easy
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Kheer — Pakistani Rice Pudding

Creamy dessert for Eid, Ramadan, or any occasion.

⏱️ 10 min🔥 40 min📊 Easy
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Aloo Gosht

Comforting potato and mutton curry.

⏱️ 20 min🔥 60 min📊 Easy
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Chicken Tikka

Tandoori-style chicken perfect for BBQ season.

⏱️ 30 min🔥 25 min📊 Easy

Pakistani Recipes from a Maryland Kitchen

All these recipes are cooked regularly in my own home in Maryland. They are authentic Pakistani recipes adapted for an American kitchen — using ingredients available at regular grocery stores and desi grocery stores in the US.

Whether you are a Pakistani immigrant trying to recreate the flavors of home, a South Asian American learning to cook your culture's cuisine, or simply someone who loves bold, aromatic food — these recipes are for you. No complicated techniques. No hard-to-find ingredients. Just real Pakistani home cooking.

Questions about a recipe? Message me on Instagram @Coffeewithhumera — I answer every DM!

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