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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 – Mutton Dhabba Karahi

This dish is a very delicious meat dish that is cooked with any meat and even with vegetables. This is also special due to the technique: high flame and the cooking wok. Traditionally Karahi is a clay pot usually found in rural areas for regular cooking. In Punjabi cuisine, the use of fat in the form of butter, milk, ghee is very famous. This is very common to serve Chicken Karahi as the street food selling by hawkers. This dish is originated from the region of the Indian subcontinent at the time of the Mughals.