20 Food Dishes Which Attract Tourist Around The World To Explore Pakistan
The Mixture of natural spices with traditional food recipes gives a unique taste to Pakistani food which is hard to find in other part of the world. With a population of more than 200 million people, the majority are yougnster and food lovers. Verity of traditions, geographical diversity make this country rich food-wise. Every part of the country own their own food dishes, surprisingly their tastes and recipe are different from each other and consistently same from thousands of years.
According to a recent report by CNN reveals that ” Pakistanis are passionate about their cuisine, which is full of flavor and bursting with color. And they love to eat.”
Starters
Pakoras
This food recipe is very quicky ready but yoummm in taste with crunchy spice. It serves as a starter, especially in evening tea. So many ingredients are being part of this food which vary from region to region but its name is still common everywhere in Pakistan. Vegetables are the main part of the pakoras which slice in lengthy style dip in a mixture of spice and gram flour then fired deep in hot oil for few minutes. Serve and eat them when they are hot, some sources are also used additionally to enjoy the extra flavoure.
Kebabs
Another most commonly use food dish as an appetizer in Pakistan is Kebabs. a large variety of kebabs are available in Pakistani cuisine. But seekh kebab is most popular among others in which meat is grilled on iron sticks and cook over the coils. In the north region of Pakistan commonly use a type of kebabs is chapli kebab, it’s named because of its shape which is similar to sandal(chappel). In the Punjab region people like to eat shami kebab in rice and with tea, small patties made with minced meat mixed with split chickpeas, finely chopped onion, mint, green chili, and egg to hold it all together.
SNACK
Gol Gappa
This is a well-known street dish in Punjab. It’s a very old and traditional dish which firstly sell in street corners but now so many restaurants give space to gol gappa in this hi-tea menu and food cuisine, the popularity of the gol gappa has not waned. The friend round shell made with semolina. Gol Pappa is filled with a mixture of channa chat, potato and onion then dip in spice water called Khatta which is hand-made and has a very secreted recipe.
MEAT DISHES
Biryani
With many different forms, this rice dish is make in many countries. In India Biryani is called the food of Kings as its discovered and cooked in Mughal Empire kitchens, which are served on very special events.
In Briyani meat of lamb or beef can be used but chicken biryani has its own presence and commonly use dish around the country. The meat and rice are cooked separately before being layered and cooked together with an assortment of spices.
Haleem
With the combination of lentils, wheat, barley, and crushed meat this dish are very simple to cook on a very slow fire but its time taking process some time day is need to make the haleem perfectly. In Pakistan, people love to eat haleem for breakfast and for lunch.
Paya
Another old but gold dish Paya in breakfast, Paya literally translates to trotters and this warming goat curry. It is also cooked on very low flam very slowly. the use of paya often increases on cold winter mornings.
Nihari
Very similar to haleem in look but very different in taste. Its most famous dish in Pakistan, lamb shank, and bone marrow are the two ingredients which use in making the process of nihari which normally takes a full night to gain the perfect picture.
VEGGIE DISHES
Tarka daal
With a great variety of dishes in meat Pakistani cousin also consists of great vegetarian options. This lentil dish tarka Daal is ofently use in summer in lunch with rice and rotti. It is called Tarka daal refers to the process used when finishing off a lentil dish, so in essence, tarka daal can be made with a number of different daals.
After properly cook the Tarka which is made with onion and cumin seed and spread over it which gives a mouth-watering flavor to Daal.
Lobia daal
One of the nutritions most favorite dish labia daal which is full of protein and fiber, and perfects to reduce the weight in healthy and natural way without compromise in taste. Peas are soaked overnight for best results and the curry is made with a tomato base. The best time to eat is lunch time because it will take time to digest.
Karela
An amazing mixture of vegetables and lentils is called Karela. Normally doctors recommend sugar and blood pressure patients because of their immune booster quality.In Pakistan, it’s cooked with onions, red chili powder, turmeric, salt, coriander powder, and a pinch of cumin seeds.
FLATBREAD
Paratha
In between the form of roti and naans is called paratha. With its hearth touching, taste paratha is the most used item in breakfast in Pakistan and India. The use of butter and achar gives a very unforgettable taste to it. But if you are a heart patient or weight concious person then it’s not for you.
DESSERTS
Gajrela
With 2dn name gajar ka halwa, this dish normally uses in cool sessions. This dish is made of grated carrots, nuts, milk, sugar, and clarified butter. The best time to eat is nighttime with coffee or tea. Nowadays its is used in the night function as a sweet dish.
Zarda
Another sweet rice dish is zarda which tradition to use on happy events in the family, or server when some special guests are invited. Made with sugar, milk, food coloring, and flavored with cardamoms, raisins, pistachios, and almonds, zarda is either yellow or made with various food colorings to give it a multicolor effect.
Kheer
Al time hit and all session consuming dish as sweet is kheer. It is well demanding dessert in wedding parties, Islamic vents like Eid days. It is made with rice mike and cream on a very low fire flam. It’s topped with crushed pistachios and tastes equally delicious whether eaten hot or cold.
Halwa poori and channa
Falooda
Falooda is the only option in the top hot session of summer as a refreshing dessert. A beautiful mixer of milk, rose syrup, ice cream, jelly, vermicelli, and basil seeds. Basil seed and the source of cooling for the body inside so that is why peoples use them in hot weather.
DRINKS
Gulabi chai
Gulabi chai,pink tea,Kashmir tea are the known names of this hot drink. This special tea is made with tea leaves, salt, baking soda for coloring. One of the favorite tea in winter when family meetings are running. It is also used at the end of dinner in night functions.
lassi
Normally use in summer to get some coolness. Lassi is used in Punjabi at very large numbers. Lassi is yoghurt-based and can come in a variety of flavors, but there’s nothing quite as refreshing as a cold mango lassi on a hot day.
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