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    Authentic Pakistani, Middle Eastern & Easy Family Recipes

    Welcome to Hinz Cooking — a kitchen built on 350+ tested recipes from Pakistani home cooking, Arabic Gulf cuisine, and easy family dinners. Every recipe here has been cooked, tasted, and refined in my own kitchen by Hina.

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      17 Types of Cooking Methods and Techniques
    • Pouring honey garlic sauce into a cup with a spoon. There are two small cups in the image, both filled with sauce, set against a white background.
      Honey Garlic Sauce Recipe - Easy 5-Minute Sticky Garlic Glaze
      Cook Time5 Minutes
    • Two bowls of vibrant red, richly textured dakkous (Arabic tomato sauce) are presented side-by-side next to a serving of Arabic rice.
      Dakkous Recipe (Daqoos) — Authentic Arabic Tomato Sauce for Mandi & Kabsa
      Cook Time10 Minutes
    • aloo naan showing close look. White background
      Aloo Naan (Potato Stuffed Indian Flatbread)
      Cook Time32 Minutes
    • Golden baked potato gratin without cream topped with melted mozzarella and parsley.
      Potato Gratin Recipe Without Cream (Dauphinoise)
      Cook Time1 Hours 15 Minutes
    • chicken karahi served in a round skillet. Red chicken pieces with masala topped with julianne ginger
      Chicken Karahi Recipe (Authentic Lahori Street Style)
      Cook Time35 Minutes

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    Pakistani Recipes

    Authentic Pakistani recipes passed down through family kitchens — from biryani and karahi to street food and Eid sweets.

    • chicken biryani in white platter showing fluffy and non-adherent basmati rice.
      Biryani Recipes (Authentic Pakistani & Indian Biryani Guide)
      Cook Time1 Hours 10 Minutes
    • roghni naan
      Roghni Naan Recipe (Soft, Fluffy & Restaurant Style Pakistani Bread)
      Cook Time3 Hours 20 Minutes
    • Authentic keema curry made with ground mutton and Indian spices, beautifully served in a white dish with coriander garnish.
      Keema Curry - One-Pan Mutton Kheema Masala Recipe
      Cook Time40 Minutes
    • beef masala
      Beef Masala
      Cook Time1 Hours 10 Minutes
    • Beautifully plated mutton chops on a round dish with bright lemon wedges.
      Mutton Chops Recipe (Masala Lamb Chops)
      Cook Time1 Hours 20 Minutes
    • desi pizza - tandoori chicken pizza
      Homemade Desi Pizza (Pakistani Masala Pizza Recipe)
      Cook Time30 Minutes
    • gajar ka halwa in black skillet on white background.
      Gajar Ka Halwa Recipe (Carrot Halwa)
      Cook Time3 Hours
    • Gajrela served in two small white bowls. Topped with nuts.
      Gajrela (Pakistani Carrot Pudding) - Gajar ki Kheer
      Cook Time1 Hours 10 Minutes

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    Middle Eastern & Gulf Recipes

    Warm spices, smoky Gulf rice dishes, and authentic Arabic sauces — from Mandi to Dakkous.

    • Kabsa Recipe
      Chicken Kabsa
      Cook Time35 Minutes
    • chicken mandi
      Chicken Mandi Recipe (Oven-Baked) — Authentic Yemeni Rice & Chicken
      Cook Time1 Hours 30 Minutes
    • Chicken Maqluba (Maklouba Recipe) Palestinian Rice Dish
      Chicken Maqluba (Maklouba Recipe) Palestinian Rice Dish
      Cook Time1 Hours
    • Two bowls of vibrant red, richly textured dakkous (Arabic tomato sauce) are presented side-by-side next to a serving of Arabic rice.
      Dakkous Recipe (Daqoos) — Authentic Arabic Tomato Sauce for Mandi & Kabsa
      Cook Time10 Minutes

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    Learn to Cook Better

    Understanding cooking techniques is what separates a good cook from a great one. Our complete guide to 17 cooking methods explains every technique used in these recipes — from steaming and braising to frying and baking.

     Read the Complete Cooking Methods Guide →

    Quick & Easy Weeknight Dinner Ideas

    Short on time? These fast, simple dinner recipes are ready in 30-40 minutes and made with everyday ingredients. Perfect for busy families, after-school nights, and when you don’t want to spend hours in the kitchen.

    • Shish Tawook - Middle Eastern Grilled Chicken
      Shish Tawook (Middle Eastern Grilled Chicken)
      Cook Time30 Minutes
    • chicken and yellow rice
      Chicken and Yellow Rice Recipe (Turmeric Rice and Chicken)
      Cook Time40 Minutes
    • A close view of honey garlic chicken right after cooking in a frying pan.
      Honey Garlic Chicken (With 4 Ingredients Sticky Sauce)
      Cook Time25 Minutes
    • Spaghetti Arrabiata served in a round dish.
      Spaghetti Arrabiata – Spicy Italian Pasta in Tomato Sauce
      Cook Time25 Minutes

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    Indian Food Recipes

    Rich curries, warming spices, and comforting vegetarian & non-veg meals. These Indian recipes are simple to follow, deeply flavorful, and perfect for weeknight dinners.

    • north indian lamb curry recipe
      North Indian Lamb Curry Recipe
      Cook Time1 Hours 5 Minutes
    • chicken 65 recipe
      Chicken 65 Recipe (How to Make Chicken 65)
      Cook Time10 Minutes
    • brinjal bhaji - aubergine bhaji recipe
      Brinjal Bhaji Recipe (Aubergine Curry | Indian Restaurant Style)
      Cook Time25 Minutes
    • mughlai chicken recipe
      Mughlai Chicken (North Indian Curry)
      Cook Time40 Minutes

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    International & American Recipes

    • A navy blue plate holds a delightful serving of creamy garlic mashed potatoes, beautifully adorned with fresh parsley, slices of butter, and a drizzle of olive oil, all set against a crisp white background.
      Creamy Garlic Mashed Potatoes
      Cook Time20 Minutes
    • hot honey chicken tenders in navy blue plate topped over rice
      Hot Honey Chicken Tenders
      Cook Time40 Minutes
    • honey garlic lemon pepper chicken
      Honey Garlic Lemon Pepper Chicken
      Cook Time25 Minutes
    • garlic knots from Pizza Dough in white plate.
      Garlic Knots with Pizza Dough | Easy Homemade Recipe
      Cook Time35 Minutes

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    Sauces, Dips & Condiments

    • mayo salad dressing
      5 Minutes Mayo Salad Dressing (Video)
      Cook Time5 Minutes
    • Green raita served in a bowl with biryani on the side
      Raita for Biryani – Easy Green Yogurt Dip Recipe (5 Minutes)
      Cook Time5 Minutes
    • Pouring honey garlic sauce into a cup with a spoon. There are two small cups in the image, both filled with sauce, set against a white background.
      Honey Garlic Sauce Recipe - Easy 5-Minute Sticky Garlic Glaze
      Cook Time5 Minutes
    • baharat spice mix in a dark blue plate along with spice filled spoon, and spice jar.
      Baharat Recipe - Lebanese 7 Spice Mix
      Cook Time5 Minutes

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    Hi, I am Hina

    A Pakistani home cook and food blogger based in the UAE. I've spent over 8 years developing and testing recipes specializing in authentic Pakistani cuisine, Arabic Gulf cooking, and easy family dinners. Every recipe on this site has been cooked in my own kitchen, tested multiple times, and served to my family first. I also share step-by-step cooking videos on my YouTube channel — including full guides for Mandi, Kabsa, Dakkous, and Pakistani recipes.

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    I'm Hina, a passionate food blogger running my internet kitchen, Hinz Cooking - a food blog with easy dinner recipes, easy snacks, and much more. I believe to make simple, easy, minimalist, and quick food in my kitchen. Join me! to grow together.

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      Healthy Baked Chicken Breast Recipe (For Weight Loss)
    • Pouring honey garlic sauce into a cup with a spoon. There are two small cups in the image, both filled with sauce, set against a white background.
      Honey Garlic Sauce Recipe - Easy 5-Minute Sticky Garlic Glaze
    • A close look at the tandoori chicken piece right after baking in the oven.
      Tandoori Chicken in Oven (Baked / Broil)
    • A close view of honey garlic chicken right after cooking in a frying pan.
      Honey Garlic Chicken (With 4 Ingredients Sticky Sauce)
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      Garlic Butter Rice Recipe
    • Kabsa Recipe
      Chicken Kabsa

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