Basic Subsistence: At its simplest, Pakistani cooking today consists of staple foods which are cheap and abundant. Wheat and other flour products are the mainstay of the diet, one familiar form being CHAPATI, an unleavened bread akin to a Mexican tortilla. This is made with dough prepared from whole … [Read more...]
Pakistan Recipes
Pakistani Cuisine, Food & Recipes
Pakistani cuisine is known for its richness and flavour, and varies greatly from region to region due to the country's ethnic and cultural diversity. Food from Punjab and Sindh exhibits similarities to that of Northern India - highly seasoned & spicy!
Dishes in Balochistan, Azad Kashmir, Gilgit-Baltistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and the Tribal Areas use mild, aromatic spices and less oil, similar to the cuisines of nearby Afghanistan and Iran.
International and fusion dishies, and fast food are popular in the cities, blending local and foreign recipes. Population lifestyle changes means ready-made masala and other seasonings and curries are becoming ever more popular. Balanced against that, the ethnic of Pakistan means dishes vary from house to house, often quite different from the traditional Pakistani cuisine.
Pakistani Desserts
September 10, 2012 By
Kheer Kheer 2 Besan Burfi Sewian Mango Ice Cream Rice Flour Pudding Gulab Jamuns Suji Halva Carrot Halva Rasgoola Kheer (Vermicelli Pudding) Recipe from Dalbir Chadda: What makes this dessert unusual is that it is not as sweet as most Indian desserts. It is fairly … [Read more...]
Pakistani Sauces
September 10, 2012 By
Aaloo Bukharay Ki Chutney Pokara Dipping Sauces Sambar Powder Rasam Powder Kabob Sauce Podina Chutney Spiced Fruit Chutney Aaloo Bukharay Ki Chutney Ingredients Dried plums (aaloo bukharay) 1/4 kg Water 2 cups Sugar 1/2 cup or to taste Salt To … [Read more...]
Pakistani Vegetarian Dishes
September 10, 2012 By
Pokara Red Kidney Beans Red Lentil Soup Rice With Potatoes, Cilantro And Mint Vegetables in a Yoghurt and Coconut Sauce Spiced Potatoes In Tamarind Sauce Pumpkin Fugadh Pumpkin Soup Uppama Alu Carrot Pickle Eggplant In Ginger-Tamarind Sauce Red Kidney Beans … [Read more...]
Pakistani Meat Dishes
September 10, 2012 By
Chicken Jalfarezi Ginger Chicken Palak Muragh Anokhay Kabaab Raan Masaledar Prawns in Spicy Coconut Sauce Chicken Masalah Lamb Pasanday Taway kay Kabab Nauratan Galawat kay Kabab Shahi Korma Chicken Jalfarezi Ingredients 3 lb. Chicken breast-boneless 8 oz Green … [Read more...]
