THE RECIPE NOTEBOOK

halal recipes

Discover 827 halal recipes with ingredients and step-by-step directions.

Indonesian / intermediate

Sambal Goreng Udang (Spiced Coconut Shrimp Stir-Fry)

Juicy prawns cooked rapidly in a fragrant fragrant galangal, chili, and coconut cream paste.

Chinese (Taiwanese) / intermediate

Taiwanese Basil Glazed Three-Cup Chicken

A richly glazed chicken stir-fry coated in a fragrant sauce of toasted sesame oil, rich soy sauce, garlic, and fresh Thai basil leaves.

Afghan / beginner

Afghan Spiced Zucchini Skillet With Garlic Mint Yogurt

Lightly seared zucchini slices stewed gently in a warm garlic tomato reduction and finished with cool garlic mint yogurt sauce.

Indian (Bengali) / intermediate

Bengali Spiced Chana Dal Cakes In Cumin Tomato Gravy

Steamed and seared split yellow pea diamond cakes simmered in a savory cumin and tomato gravy, a beloved vegetarian Bengali classic known as Dhokar Dalna.

Pakistani / beginner

Lahori Spiced Ground Beef And Potato Skillet

A classic Pakistani home staple featuring seasoned ground beef braised with crisp diced potatoes, aromatic ginger, cumin, and cilantro.

Iranian / beginner

Iranian Pan-Seared Beef Patties With Sumac Tomato Glaze

A practical Iranian stovetop pan-kebab made with seasoned minced beef scored into strips, seared alongside halved tomatoes, and seasoned with tangy sumac.

Moroccan / intermediate

Moroccan Spiced Lamb Shoulder Skillet With Prunes

Succulent cubed lamb shoulder braised in cinnamon and ras el hanout, balanced with sweet dried prunes and crunchy toasted almonds.

Lebanese / beginner

Lebanese Warm Chickpea Fatteh With Garlic Yogurt And Toasted Pine Nuts

Layers of crispy baked pita pieces, warm spiced chickpeas, garlic tahini yogurt sauce, and golden toasted pine nuts.

Pakistani / beginner

Lahori Garlic Cumin Tarka Masoor Dal

Comforting Pakistani red lentil stew simmered with ground turmeric and ripe tomatoes, finished with a sizzling ghee tempering of sliced garlic, whole cumin, and dried red chilies.

ethiopian / beginner

Ethiopian Spiced Red Lentil Stew With Garlic Butter

A comforting earthy dish of split red lentils simmered with tomato berbere garlic and finished with spiced clarified butter.

Iranian / intermediate

Iranian Mint And Celery Braised Beef

A fragrant Persian herb stew featuring tender beef simmered with pan-fried mint, parsley, crisp celery, and whole dried lime.

Egyptian / intermediate

Egyptian Sayadieh Seared White Fish With Browned Onion Rice

Tender white fish served over savory long-grain rice infused with deeply caramelized onions, cumin, and warm broth.

Japanese / beginner

Creamy Sesame Miso Ramen Stir-Fry Noodles

Chewy ramen noodles tossed with savory ground chicken, rich sesame paste, and vibrant bok choy in a quick Japanese skillet dish.

Indian Bengali / beginner

Bengali Golden Moong Dal With Sweet Potato

A comforting, aromatic Bengali lentil stew made by dry-roasting yellow moong dal and simmering it with sweet potatoes and green peas, finished with a ghee and cumin tempering.

Kenyan / beginner

Kenyan Coconut Curry Tilapia Fillets

Tender white fish fillets cooked gently in a aromatic coconut broth seasoned with turmeric, fresh ginger, and lemon juice.

Somali / beginner

Somali Spiced Tuna And Tomato Skillet

A rapid, traditional Somali weeknight dish featuring light tuna cooked into a bright, spiced tomato and pepper reduction.

Iranian / intermediate

Iranian Saffron And Dried Barberry Braised Chicken Thighs

A comforting classic featuring golden seared chicken thighs braised in a saffron-infused onion broth and finished with tart, butter-glistening barberries.

Somali / beginner

Somali Braised Beef And Cassava Maraq

A rich Somali style beef stew simmered with cassava roots, sweet tomatoes, and fragrant xawaash spice blend.

Indian (Bengali) / beginner

Bengali Poppy Seed Pumpkin And Cottage Cheese Stir-Fry

Sweet pumpkin cubes and pan-seared paneer coated in a rich, nutty white poppy seed paste tempered with nigella seeds.

Egyptian / intermediate

Egyptian Tomato Braised Black Eyed Peas With Coriander Seared Beef

A comforting Egyptian home-cooking staple featuring tender beef browned with warm coriander and simmered alongside black-eyed peas in a rich garlic tomato sauce.