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List of Top Cuisines & Foods of Pakistan (updated 2023)

Top Cuisines & Foods of Pakistan

 

Pakistan has a diverse cuisine, with influences from Central Asia, South Asia, and the Middle East. Here are some of the top foods of Pakistan:

1. Biryani: Biryani is a fragrant rice dish made with spices, meat (usually chicken, beef or lamb), and vegetables. It's a popular food in Pakistan and is often served at weddings and other special occasions.

2. Karahi: Karahi is a spicy meat dish made with either chicken or mutton, cooked in a karahi (a type of wok). It's usually served with naan bread or rice.

3. Haleem: Haleem is a slow-cooked stew made with meat (usually beef or lamb), lentils, and wheat. It's a popular food during Ramadan and is often served as a breakfast dish.

4. Nihari: Nihari is a slow-cooked meat dish made with beef or lamb, and a variety of spices. It's often served with naan bread and is a popular breakfast dish.

5. Kebabs: Kebabs are a popular food in Pakistan, made with ground meat (usually beef or lamb) mixed with spices and grilled on skewers. They're often served with naan bread or as a side dish.

6. Chapli Kebabs: Chapli kebabs are a type of kebab made with ground beef or lamb mixed with spices, tomatoes, onions, and coriander. They're usually served with naan bread.

7. Samosas: Samosas are a popular snack in Pakistan, made with a pastry shell filled with spiced potatoes, peas, or minced meat. They're often served with chutney or yogurt dip.

8. Pakoras: Pakoras are another popular snack in Pakistan, made with gram flour (besan) mixed with spices and vegetables (such as potatoes, onions, or spinach) and deep-fried until crispy.

9. Paratha: Paratha is a type of flatbread made with flour, oil, and salt. It's usually served for breakfast and is often filled with potatoes, cheese, or minced meat.

10. Lassi: Lassi is a popular drink in Pakistan made with yogurt, water, and sometimes fruit or sugar. It's a refreshing drink and is often served with spicy foods to help cool the palate.

 

Some additional popular foods in Pakistan:

11. Chicken Tikka: Chicken tikka is a dish made with marinated chicken pieces grilled on skewers. It's a popular food in Pakistan and is often served with naan bread and chutney.

12. Roghni Naan: Roghni naan is a type of bread made with flour, yogurt, and ghee (clarified butter). It's usually served with spicy foods.

13. Chana Masala: Chana masala is a spicy chickpea dish made with a variety of spices and sometimes tomatoes. It's often served with naan bread or rice.

14. Dahi Bhalla: Dahi bhalla is a snack made with lentil fritters soaked in yogurt and topped with tamarind chutney and spices.

15. Aloo Gobi: Aloo gobi is a vegetarian dish made with potatoes and cauliflower cooked with spices.

16. Korma: Korma is a creamy meat dish made with a variety of spices and often coconut or almonds. It's usually served with naan bread or rice.

17. Saag Paneer: Saag paneer is a vegetarian dish made with spinach and paneer (a type of cheese). It's usually served with naan bread or rice.

18. Paya: Paya is a traditional breakfast dish made with cow or goat's feet cooked with spices and served with naan bread.

19. Halwa Puri: Halwa puri is a popular breakfast dish in Pakistan made with puri (a type of fried bread) and halwa (a sweet dessert made with semolina).

20. Kulfi: Kulfi is a popular frozen dessert in Pakistan made with milk, sugar, and flavorings (such as cardamom or pistachios). It's often served on a stick and is similar to ice cream. 


More popular foods in Pakistan:

21. Rabri: Rabri is a sweet dessert made with condensed milk and sugar. It's often flavored with cardamom, saffron, or rose water and served cold.

22. Kheer: Kheer is a sweet rice pudding made with milk, sugar, and sometimes flavored with cardamom, saffron, or almonds. It's often served as a dessert or during special occasions.

23. Zarda: Zarda is a sweet rice dish made with yellow rice, sugar, and sometimes flavored with cardamom, saffron, or almonds. It's often served during special occasions like weddings.

24. Shami Kebab: Shami kebab is a type of kebab made with minced meat (usually beef or lamb) mixed with lentils and spices. It's often served as a snack or appetizer.

25. Bihari Kabab: Bihari kabab is a spicy meat dish made with beef or lamb marinated in a mixture of spices and yogurt. It's often served with naan bread or as a side dish.

26. Chicken Korma: Chicken korma is a creamy chicken dish made with a variety of spices and often coconut or almonds. It's usually served with naan bread or rice.

27. Chicken Curry: Chicken curry is a popular dish in Pakistan made with chicken cooked in a sauce made with a variety of spices and sometimes coconut milk.

28. Aloo Paratha: Aloo paratha is a type of flatbread filled with a spiced potato mixture. It's usually served for breakfast and is often eaten with yogurt or chutney.

29. Chicken Biryani: Chicken biryani is a fragrant rice dish made with spices, chicken, and vegetables. It's a popular food in Pakistan and is often served at weddings and other special occasions.

30. Qeema: Qeema is a spicy ground meat dish made with beef or lamb and a variety of spices. It's often served with naan bread or as a side dish.

 

 

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