25+ Pakistani and Indian Comfort Food (Winter Recipes)

Here is a collection of 25+ best Pakistani and Indian comfort food that will keep you warm and satisfied during this winter season. These winter recipes are fully crafted with a vision to match your needs and requirements during winter. Think, a cozy winter night with family, Netflix and Gajar ka halwa or dried nuts or a big bowl or warming soup could be a great treat.

My mother is so obsessed about food especially in the winter season so she always encourages us to eat winter comfort food as it helps to fight against cold vibes.

These winter recipes are simple and easy to make and you can easily prepare them in your home kitchen just by using homemade ingredients from the pantry or some are seasonal that you can take from nearby grocery stores. All my recipes are with video so it will be easy to follow if you are trying first time.

What are Comfort Food?

Comfort food will give soul-warming satisfaction and fill your appetite with high carbs for a long time. Here I listed few winter-warming comfort food Indian and Pakistani with the intention to keep you warm in this winter season.

Seasonal Comfort Food in India & Pakistan

South Asia is famous all around the world due to land fertility that's why we have all types of fresh food in our market. From summer to winter, you can find a variety of fruits and vegetables that are seasonal and only specific to a particular time of that season. Here I compiled a list of winter food that is available throughout the winter season.

• Fresh Seasonal Carrots
• Green Peas
• Oranges (Pakistani kino are the best)
• Green Leafy Vegetables (wide variety of fresh and seasonal leafy vegetables)
• Winter melon (Ash Gourd), Famous Indian Petha

All these fruits and vegetables growing for the winter season come as a blessing from Allah and give us opportunities to keep us warm to fight with chilled winter breeze.

Winter Comforting Pulao Or Biryani

Yes, it's difficult to say No to pulao or biryani. Here are some ideas to make non adherent and delectable Matar pulao or try my special tikka biryani. Don't forget to watch the video as I am sure you will enjoy it! So many people liked my chana pulao so have a look in recipe card.

Peas Pulao Recipe (Matar Chawal)

Green Peas Pulao is the seasonal matar chawal famous as matar pulao is one of the most popular Indian, Pakistani and Bengali pulao recipe that foodies love to eat with curry and kebabs. Prepared with long grain basmati rice, garam masala, and using herbs and spices.

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Chicken Tikka Biryani

Chicken tikka biryani is one of the best biryani that people love to eat in South Asia, especially in Pakistan and India. Golden chicken pieces marinated in tikka masala and roasted in a pan make a perfect layer with basmati rice. The smoky and steamy tikka biryani with charcoal aroma tempts to eat everyone.

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Chana Pulao Recipe

Simple and easy "chana pulao recipe",kabuli chana pulao, channa rice recipe with step by step video recipe tutorial to make in home kitchen.

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Soul Warming Corn Soup

Chicken corn soup is a special combination of chicken stock with shredded chicken and eggs. In South Asian countries it's famous in the winter season. People make it at home and many people make it in restaurants and cafes according to people's demands. Also famous as a street food soup that people love to eat during the winter season. It helps to increase the immune system to fight against chilling waves.

Chicken Corn Soup Pakistani (Video)

Quick and easy chicken corn soup Pakistani recipe. If you are looking at how to make chicken soup Pakistani style in urdu then watch recipe video step by step..

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Gravy Dishes

Aloo Gosht Recipe

Aloo gosht is one of the best Pakistani curry recipe prepared with potatoes and mutton/lamb. Here I am making traditional style loaded with gravy and packed with the aroma that can’t be ignored. It’s a one pot comforting curry idea to serve at dinner or lunch. Make it on the stovetop in a slow cooker or in an Instant pot to get the perfect stewy taste.

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Indian Lamb Curry Recipe

Authentic Indian lamb curry recipe with homemade curry powder to serve at dinner or lunch. Tender and juicy lamb with curry. Watch video!

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Chickpea Curry without Coconut Milk (Chana Makhani)

Chickpea curry without coconut milk is fully enriched with the creamy gravy cooked with Indian spices will give you the best taste of Indian chana masala. It's better to call this recipe 'Chana Makhani'. Prepared with cooked chickpeas, ginger garlic, tomato paste, handful spices and cream. Extremely delicious and easy dinner idea for foodies to make at home.

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Achari Chicken Recipe

Achari Chicken is the traditional North Indian and Pakistani curry prepared in one pot with homemade 'Achar' masala that infused a unique flavor and aroma into chicken. Salt and sour taste of pickle spices with tender and juicy chicken makes all the difference to stand out from other chicken curry recipes. (Check out instruction to make on stovetop and Instant pot Achari chicken recipe)

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Lamb Saag (Palak Gosht)

Authentic lamb saag recipe famous as palak gosht will give you the restaurant style flavor at home. Tender lamb and spinach ribbons cooked in one pot infused with the flavor of Indian spices make a perfect combination of healthy curry.

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Kebab Ideas

Seekh Kabab (Pakistani) with Beef/Mutton

Pakistani Seekh Kabab recipe prepared with ground beef or mutton could be a great treat for families. Tender, juicy, and soft seekh kebab on skewers spreads a delectable aroma that itself a crowd-puller invitation. Here is a pan fried, grilled, baked, and Air fryer seekh kabab instructions will make your job easy to make at home. Perfect idea to serve on weekend dinners.

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Gola Kabab Recipe (Pakistani Kebab)

Gola Kabab is a famous Pakistani kebab recipe that you can easily make at home. Quick and easy restaurant style recipe with homemade kabab powder. Store and freeze in bulk and fry when you need.

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Bun Kabab (Pakistani Burns Road Style)

Street style Pakistani bun kabab is famous all around the world. Here I am making homemade Aloo Anday bun kabab recipe that will give you the same taste as you eat at Karachi burns road.

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Bihari Kabab Recipe

Thin beef strips marinated with special kabab powder and cooked over charcoal make a perfect sizzling flavor of bihari kabab. Most popular Pakistani kabab recipe for foodies.

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Gajar Ka Halwa Recipe (Carrot Halwa) With Khoya

Making Halwai style gajar ka halwa with khoya and milk. Famous as CarrotHalwa and one of the most popular winter dessert recipe of India and Pakistan.

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Flatbreads

Meal doesn't complete without good bread. Here are some ideas to make homemade naan with ground mince (keema), Indian mashed potatoes (aloo) and garlic naan that pair up well with Indian curry.

Keema Naan Recipe

Keema naan is one of the most popular Pakistani naan bread stuffed with ground meat and baked in Tandoor. You can easily find it on all the street food in Punjab and Amritsar. Ground meat cooked with the flavor of garlic, seasoned with spices and herbs, stuffed in a yeast flatbread, and baked in the oven makes a perfect flavor for naan lovers. Once you will eat, I swear, you will have again and again.

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Aloo Naan [Potato Stuffed Indian Flatbread]

Aloo naan is the spicy potato stuffed Indian flatbread prepared with boiled potatoes cooked with herbs and spices then stuffed in the dough to make soft and fluffy naan bread. To get the tandoori naan flavor at home, bake in oven or simply cook on the skillet (tawa) depending upon your choice.

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Homemade Garlic Naan Without Yeast

Soft and buttery Indian homemade Garlic Naan without yeast recipe will surely give you restaurant-style flavor at home. It's a simple and easy that anybody can try. Best to serve as flatbread with the main course at dinner or lunch!

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Soul Warming Tea

In winter tea recipes, Kashmiri tea recipe is most demanding. People make it at home and also serve in marriage dinners. It has great taste and a lovely colour that inspired everyone to have it. Kashmiri Chai also famous as کشمیری چائے - Pink Tea (گلابی چائے ) - Gulabi Chai Recipe

Kashmiri Pink Tea (Noon Chai)

Kashmiri pink tea is prepared with authentic Kashmiri tea leaves and a pinch of baking soda that makes a perfect tea for a cozy winter evening. It's a creamy, milky, flowery, little salty, and nutty flavored tea also famous as noon chai or pink tea. Here is a simple and easy recipe to make at home.

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Orange Peel Tea

Orange peel tea helped me to improve my immunity and vitamin C. I start taking two years before right after dinner and now practically witnessing amazing health benefits. So if you are looking how to make tea from orange peels, here are 4 different flavors that you can try. Simple, and easy recipe to prepare within 10 minutes on slow heat.

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Munching Ideas

Another recipe that is popular in all ages is "Til Patti" also called "Til Gur Patti" or "Sesame Chikki". It's simple and easy to make at home. Til Patti is healthy and nutritious recipe recommended for fussy kids as they like it. We can also call it as the 5-minute recipe as it can quickly prepare. Here I am making this Til Patti with jaggery (gur) but it can be prepared with sugar as well.

Gud Patti (Sesame Chikki)

Gud Patti or sesame chikki prepared with jaggery and sesame seeds! 3 Ingredients til patti has its own mouth melting, crispy flavor and is super fun to make at home. Substitute ghee with oil to make a perfect vegan sweet candy. Many people in Pakistan and India know it as Gajak. Perfect winter combo with roasted peanuts.

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Crunchy Chickpeas (Pan Fried)

Never thought to make crunchy chickpeas in a pan. I tried and it comes out with a perfect nutty taste and crispy texture. Believe me, pan fried chickpeas are awesome! packed with protein and an easy vegan snack that you can quickly make at home.

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Egg Fingers Recipe - How to Make Egg Fingers - Easy Snacks Recipe

Today sharing easy t time snacks recipe famous as "Egg fingers" so If you are looking how to make egg fingers at home then watch quick recipe video.

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Desserts

In sweet dishes, Gajar Ka Halwa is the most popular. Also, famous as Carrot Halwa. Here I prepare halwai style gajar ka halwa that is easy to make just by using few ingredients.

Gajar Ka Halwa Recipe (Carrot Halwa) With Khoya

Making Halwai style gajar ka halwa with khoya and milk. Famous as CarrotHalwa and one of the most popular winter dessert recipe of India and Pakistan.

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Instant Jalebi Recipe - How to Make Jalebi Pakistani

Instant jalebi recipe without yeast. Famous Pakistani and Indian dessert that people love to eat on street food. Extremely crispy and juicy! Watch video!

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Date Roll Recipe

Date roll recipe will give you the key of energy as it’s fully packed with healthy nuts, coconut and sesame prepare within 10 minutes. Old-style Indian date roll is gluten-free, eggless, and without artificial sugar content. Love to serve these delicious egg rolls in breakfast and prefer to pack in kid's lunch boxes.

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Pakistani Suji Ka Tukri Halwa

Making Pakistani Suji ka Tukri halwa which is a dry form of halwa prepared without milk. Simply a 5-minute recipe cooked with roasted semolina, ghee, and sugar. The addition of desiccated coconut and pistachios makes a perfect KATLI bite.

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