My Top 10
FAVORITE PAKISTANI DISHES
10. Mutton Qorma
Mutton korma is famous all over Pakistan most famous in Punjab. It is really beautiful curry with a rich texture and tender chunks of sheep, along with dark texture from red spices.
9. Halwa Puri
Pakistan’s favorite breakfast, without a doubt. Halwa puri is known to cause extreme satisfaction where you might find yourself being lazy after a good halwa puri. Most Pakistani’s enjoy halwa puri on a Sunday.
This dish consists of two different dishes, first is halwa – it is like a sweet pudding. Second is Puri, which is sort of like a paratha but much tastier. Along with halwa puri, you typically get a mouthwatering curry made of chana and pickles.
Pakistan’s favorite breakfast, without a doubt. Halwa puri is known to cause extreme satisfaction where you might find yourself being lazy after a good halwa puri. Most Pakistani’s enjoy halwa puri on a Sunday.
This dish consists of two different dishes, first is halwa – it is like a sweet pudding. Second is Puri, which is sort of like a paratha but much tastier. Along with halwa puri, you typically get a mouthwatering curry made of chana and pickles.
Recipe Video Link: Halwa Puri Recipe
8. Nihari
The dish consists of slowly cooked meat such as beef shanks, mutton, or chicken. The meat is cooked together with stock and numerous spices such as cumin, cloves, garam masala, and cardamom in big vessels which are sealed with dough. It takes anywhere from six to eight hours for nihari to be cooked properly, and it is traditionally consumed for breakfast, since the name of the dish is derived from the Arabic word nahar, meaning morning.
Recipe Video Link: Nihari
7. Haleem
Haleem is a mixture of barley, different types of wheat and chickpeas. It is inspired by the Middle East and has its influence. People have been making and enjoying haleem for many years now and it never disappoints. It is normally eaten at breakfast or lunch. The best part about haleem is it can be eaten directly with a spoon or with a Naan. After having a good haleem your heart will be content. Karachi and Lahore have some of the best haleem places in Pakistan.
Haleem is a mixture of barley, different types of wheat and chickpeas. It is inspired by the Middle East and has its influence. People have been making and enjoying haleem for many years now and it never disappoints. It is normally eaten at breakfast or lunch. The best part about haleem is it can be eaten directly with a spoon or with a Naan. After having a good haleem your heart will be content. Karachi and Lahore have some of the best haleem places in Pakistan.
Recipe Video Link: Haleem
6. Chapli Kabab
Origins. Mughal culinary influences in the region popularised a number of kebab dishes, resulting in local recipes such as the chapli kebab. The name chapli is said to be derived from the Pashto word chaprikh, meaning "flat" – alluding to the kebab's light, round and flattened texture.
Origins. Mughal culinary influences in the region popularised a number of kebab dishes, resulting in local recipes such as the chapli kebab. The name chapli is said to be derived from the Pashto word chaprikh, meaning "flat" – alluding to the kebab's light, round and flattened texture.
Recipe Video Link: Chapli Kabab
5. Chicken Karahi
Chicken karahi is a poultry dish that is popular in Pakistan and North India. The word karahi in its name refers to a thick and deep cooking-pot similar to a wok in which the dish is prepared. Apart from chicken, the dish is made with red chili powder, cumin, garam masala, ginger, allspice, cardamom, tomatoes, and garlic.
When prepared with mutton, the dish is known as gosht karahi. It is traditionally served with rice, roti, or naan.
Chicken karahi is a poultry dish that is popular in Pakistan and North India. The word karahi in its name refers to a thick and deep cooking-pot similar to a wok in which the dish is prepared. Apart from chicken, the dish is made with red chili powder, cumin, garam masala, ginger, allspice, cardamom, tomatoes, and garlic.
When prepared with mutton, the dish is known as gosht karahi. It is traditionally served with rice, roti, or naan.
Recipe Video Link: Chicken Karahi
4. Zarda/Meethy Chawal
The bright yellow zarda is a sweet and fragrant Pakistani rice dish which consists of basmati rice cooked with milk and sugar. The rice is cooked alongside natural food colorings, which give the dish its unusual yellow color, and a blend of traditional spices, most commonly cardamom, cinnamon, and saffron.
Often, it also includes raisins and chopped roasted nuts such as pistachios, almonds, or walnuts. Zarda is considered a rich and festive dish, usually served on special occasions, but it also makes a perfect everyday dessert, enjoyed warm, over a cup of refreshing tea.
The bright yellow zarda is a sweet and fragrant Pakistani rice dish which consists of basmati rice cooked with milk and sugar. The rice is cooked alongside natural food colorings, which give the dish its unusual yellow color, and a blend of traditional spices, most commonly cardamom, cinnamon, and saffron.
Often, it also includes raisins and chopped roasted nuts such as pistachios, almonds, or walnuts. Zarda is considered a rich and festive dish, usually served on special occasions, but it also makes a perfect everyday dessert, enjoyed warm, over a cup of refreshing tea.
Recipe Video Link: Zarda
3. Saag
Saag means “mustard greens” and it is quite popular in the province of Punjab. Seasoning includes mint, coriander, and chili flakes, and usually includes generous amounts of glorious desi ghee. It is often served with paneer on top of saag. Absolutely mind-blowing!
Saag means “mustard greens” and it is quite popular in the province of Punjab. Seasoning includes mint, coriander, and chili flakes, and usually includes generous amounts of glorious desi ghee. It is often served with paneer on top of saag. Absolutely mind-blowing!
Recipe Video Link: Saag
2. Samosa
A samosa is a fried or baked pastry with a savory filling, such as spiced potatoes, onions, peas, cheese, beef and other meats, or lentils. It may take different forms, including triangular, cone, or half-moon shapes, depending on the region.
A samosa is a fried or baked pastry with a savory filling, such as spiced potatoes, onions, peas, cheese, beef and other meats, or lentils. It may take different forms, including triangular, cone, or half-moon shapes, depending on the region.
Recipe Video Link: Samosa
1. Biryani
Here is my all time favorite😍😍. The word Briyani is derived from the Farsi word “Birian”. The dish got its name from the style of cooking (Dum). The dish was originally a Persian dish. When it comes to biryani in Pakistan fortunes are made and lost on it. When it comes to Briyani, there is no between, it like all in or all out. Biryani is like the heart of our country. It is the reason we go to the office on a Friday and get dressed up for a wedding on a Sunday. Biryani is how we express our happiness . You’ll be treated with biryani at a wedding.
Recipe Video Link: Biryani
These are my thoughts. Please share your thoughts about Pakistani Food. and tell me which one is your favorite food!!!😊😃😃
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