Tag Archive for: Pakistani Cuisine

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.

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 – Delicious Matar Keema (Peas with Mince)

Keema Matar is a dish which has its origin from the Indian subcontinent and this dish was associated with the Mughals and it is come to that this dish was most popular in the courts of Mughal India.

Pakistan – Achar Gosht

It is a traditional Pakistani dish make up of pickle and meat. ”ACHAR” is known as pickle in urdu language and ”GOSHT” is used to said meat of any kind like mutton beef or either chicken. So the dish is made up of these two elements is known as ACHAR GOSHT.

Pakistan – Achari Baingan (Pickle Flavor Brinjal)

This is actually a vegetarian dish, made up of Brinjal / eggplant. The use of the ingredients in this dish gives it an aromatic kick, mouth bursting flavors, and amazing aroma. In this dish, usually, round brinjals are taken.

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 – Delicious Gajar Ka Halwa

Gajar Ka Halwa is a sweet dessert. The Gajar Ka Halwa was first introduced during the Mughal Period in Sub continent of India.

Pakistan – Laddu Peethi

Laddu Peethi is a traditional dish of fried lentil balls which are served with sweet, sour sauce and radish salad. Laddu peethi is originated from Lahore, Pakistan.

Pakistan – Chicken Tikka Handi

First of all I would like to tell you about the haandi that what haandi is? Actually haandi is a deep and wide mouthed cooking vessel that is made of clay in which Delicious Chicken tikka is cooked. It is originated from India and now the famous dish in Pakistan.

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.