Tag Archive for: Pakistani Cuisine

Pakistan – Paratha Malai Boti Roll

A paratha is something like a fried flatbread that is originated in Indian Subcontinent in 1500 A.D. The word ‘paratha’ comes from word ‘parat’ which meand cooked layers of flour dough. Paratha is one of the most famous breakfast in Pakistan and India.

Pakistan – Daal Makhni (Butter Lentil)

Daal makhni is an Asian dish originated in Indian Subcontinent. Its primary ingredients are black lentil, white beans and butter. The word daal means lentil and makhni means butter.

Pakistan – Gajrela (Carrot and Rice Pudding )

This is the special dish made on occasions like wedding, festivals dinner and many special days on lunch and dinner as a sweet dish or even can be served on tea party or high ti occasion.

Pakistan, India – Special Chicken Yakhini Pulao

Yakhni comes from the word ‘Akhin’ which suggests shorba or a light broth. Yakhni was at first arranged from meat, fragrant flavors, curd, and saffron. In Pakistan, we do not use turmeric powder and tomatoes.

Pakistan – Anday Ka Halwa (Eggs Dessert)

Anday ka Halwa or Eggs dessert is a very special traditional sweet dish in Pakistan. It is made with a mixture of some eggs, milk, and some other ingredients. This traditional sweet dish specially made in the winter season.

Pakistan – Traditional Kurnoo Mince Filled Wheat Wrap (Balochistan Special)

Kurnoo is a wheat wrap cooked in an open fire the wheat wrap has meat inside. This is a very unique dish in Baluchistan also in Punjab. The Smokey aroma of it attracts people.

Pakistan, India, Bangladesh – Pratha Roll

Pratha roll is a delicious dish commonly eaten in lunch by many people. This dish is also offered in many big restaurants.

Pakistan – Traditional Desserts Seviyan

Vermicelli known as seviyan in urdu. Vermicelli is actually a very thin pasta type thing usually elongated but also available as small sized.

Pakistan, India, Bangladesh – Fish Curry With Spicy Masala

Fish curry is one of the most famous dish of winter, its taste is like heaven. You can make it in to ways like fry them or making salan of it (curry), both taste’s are so unique and tasty to eat.

Pakistan, India, Bangladesh – Mutton Nihari

It is served on special function or occasion, festivals and get-togethers. In asian region like in Pakistan if one is invited for a meal ,mutton curry is served as a honorable dish.