Nihari, haleem and paya in Karachi
کراچی میں نہاری، حلیم اور پائے آن لائن آرڈر کریں
Some dishes are made slowly and eaten slowly. Nalli nihari, haleem and paya are cooked for hours, then served hot with naan or roti, usually for breakfast or a weekend meal. MamaChef lists home chefs and restaurants that cook them, so you can order online.
Open MamaChef, choose Home Chefs or Restaurants, pick the Desi cuisine filter, and open a kitchen to see whether nihari, haleem or paya is on its menu.
What you get on MamaChef
Desi cuisine filter
Find home chefs and restaurants that cook traditional slow-cooked dishes.
One page per kitchen
Menu, photos and prices on a single page.
Order on web or app
Use mamachef.pk in any browser, or the Android app with live order tracking.
Home chefs can join
Registration for Karachi home chefs is open through the partner form.
Slow-cooked classics
Nalli nihari
Slow-cooked beef shank in a deep, spiced gravy. A Karachi breakfast and weekend classic.
Haleem
Wheat, lentils and slow-cooked meat blended into a thick stew, topped with ginger, fried onion and lemon.
Paya
Trotters simmered for hours in a rich, spiced broth. Best eaten hot with roti or naan.
Photos show the kind of food found on MamaChef. What you can order depends on the kitchens, restaurants and shops active in your area.
Cook nihari or haleem? List your kitchen on MamaChef
Registration is open for Karachi home chefs and restaurants. Apply with the partner form and start taking orders once you are approved.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I order nihari online in Karachi?
Open mamachef.pk or the Android app, use the Desi cuisine filter and look for kitchens and restaurants that list nihari on their menu.
What is the difference between nihari and haleem?
Nihari is a spiced meat gravy, usually beef shank, eaten with naan. Haleem blends wheat, lentils and meat into a thick, smooth stew.
What is paya?
Paya is a slow-cooked trotters dish in a spiced broth, traditionally eaten hot with roti or naan.
Are these dishes always available?
It depends on the home chef or restaurant. Check the kitchen page for what is on the menu.