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Weekly Meal Prep for Pakistani Cooking (2-Hour Sunday Plan)
Prep once. Cook fast. Eat well all week.
Written by Farwa ZeeshanRecipe developer, NineFoodsMost of the time in Pakistani cooking goes into the same steps: browning onions, making the masala, peeling garlic and boiling daal. Doing those once on Sunday turns weekday dinners into 20-minute jobs. This plan covers what to prep, how long each item keeps and how to use it.
Prep building blocks
Tap a building block to see how to make and store it
Each block is used in several meals during the week.
Sunday checklist
Your 2-hour prep plan
The week
Sample week using your prep
| Day | Dinner | Prep used |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | Daal chawal | Boiled daal, fresh tarka |
| Tuesday | Chicken karahi | Marinated chicken, ginger garlic |
| Wednesday | Aloo gobi | Chopped vegetables, masala cubes |
| Thursday | Chicken pulao | Birista, marinated chicken |
| Friday | Keema matar | Masala cubes, peas |
Food safety
Storage rules that keep prep safe
- Cool cooked food within 1 hour, then refrigerate.
- Keep the fridge at 4°C or below and the freezer at -18°C.
- Thaw frozen items in the fridge, not on the counter.
- Label every box with what it is and the date.
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Quick answers
Meal prep FAQ
Can I freeze masala base?
Yes. Bhuna masala freezes well for up to 3 months in ice cube trays.
How long does ginger garlic paste last?
About 2 weeks in the fridge, or 3 months frozen.
Can I freeze marinated chicken?
Yes. Freeze it flat in bags for up to 2 months and thaw overnight in the fridge.
Which Pakistani dishes are best for meal prep?
Daal, curries, keema, pulao components and marinated meats all prep and store well.