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Pakistan – Mutton Pulao/Pilaf

This dish is made by meat stock and then several spices, chilies, and vegetables are added. Biryani is supposed to be spicier and has the addition of more spices in it. It is assumed that Pulao is only made by meat but in Pakistan, Pulao has many varieties even in vegetarian. Also in Pakistan, Pulao is served on the hawkers roadside and even in restaurants. The road side pulao is also known as TAWA PULAO. Mutton is cooked around the Bakra Eid ( festivals of Muslim, eid).

Pakistan – Matar Waly Chawal (Peas Pilaf)

In Pakistan, there are two famous rice dishes, one is BIRYANI and the other is PILAF. Many regions have a special version of Pilaf in their cuisine. Pakistan is also famous for its street food. The famous street food of Lahore is TAWA PULAO. Pilaf is considered to be originated from PERSIA. During the 10th century, Ibn Sīnā wrote many books on medical sciences. In one of his books, he explained the advantages and disadvantages of a few dishes and Pilaf was in one of the dishes. Persians called Ibn Sina, the “father” of modern pilaf.

Pakistan – Seekh Kaba Masala

Seekh kabab is the side dry dish like a meatball but when they are put into the gravy the special dish is formed known as seekh kabab masala. The name of the dish is formed by using the names of two dishes. The one dish is Seekh Kabab and the other is Masala that is gravy. This dish was originated from the Indian Subcontinent but it is said that the first Kabab was introduced by the Turkish Traders before the King as their delicacy.