5 Delicious Pakistani Food That Will Water Your Mouth
Introduction:
Pakistani food is intense, packed complete of spice, generous with the oil, and remarkably savoury.
In this list of some dishes to eat in Pakistan, I’m going to tell you the best dishes I judged during my journey to Pakistan.
Get ready for certain serious Pakistani flavour. Enough introductions, let’s dive straight into the topic.
Tikka Kebab:
Some courses could have the souls of Central Asia embracing you to eat and experience something even more than the Pakistani tikkas.
Tikka is a specific type of ‘kebab,’ you should know that tikka uses more substantial chunks of marinated meat (however, kebab meat is mostly minced and then seasoned).
Tikka Kebab has some history. It was a regular meal of roaming herders and it moved all the way to the modern-day restaurants.
This is one of the most satisfying moments when you receive your Tikka Kebab after some wait. I have been lucky enough to enjoy this meal and I will definitely recommend people to try this.
Samosa:
Do you want unusual crunch and a diversity of tastes? Then, why not try a samosa?
Samosas are deep-fried triangle pastries that are packed with different ingredients. This meal has a very fascinating past that you should know. It is stated that this meal has moved from Central Asia and therefore, there has been a change in its taste.
Samosa is served with certain flavourings and other items such as cut onions and yoghurt. The flavour of the Samosas may be different at different places because some samosas may include certain sweet elements.
In Pakistan, the samosas of Karachi and Lahore are said to be spicy while the samosas in Faisalabad are known to be bigger. Irrespective of the size, people adore every taste. The main constituents of Samosa are Maida, Peas, Potatoes, etc.
Nihari:
This Pakistani food is really a winning card when it comes to Pakistani food. I would definitely count this among the most enjoyable breakfasts I have ever had anywhere in the world.
Nihari starts as a collection of dry spices cooking in vegetable oil. The slow-cooking food is then mixed all together in a beautiful container.
Nihari has a deep red colour due to the spice and saturated oil.
Your plate of Nihari is garnished with fragrant sliced ginger, spicy green chillies, and a squeeze from fresh lime or two.
Where can you find Nihari in Pakistan? Well, Waris Nihari in Lahore and Javed Nihari in Karachi are the most famous ones.
Vegetable Dishes:
Your trip to Pakistan will be unfinished if you miss the traditional vegetarian courses.
These meals are prepared with the help of conventional spices and things such as garlic, ginger and turmeric. The meals such as “Sarson da saag” and “Baingan Bartha” are among the dishes you need to taste.
“Sarson da Saag” is a popular vegetarian meal from Punjab which is prepared with mustard greens and certain spices. One serving of Sarson da saag is expected to provide you 64 calories.
Very few Pakistani food are so dear to the Pakistani people as “Sarson da Saag” and this is for a reason.
This dish includes anti-cancer nutrients and can also reduce blood cholesterol levels. If something delicious is that useful then, a platter of Sarson da Saag is compulsory.
One bonus dish I have for you is “Aloo mutter” which is prepared with potatoes and peas.
Pakistan is a land which is bestowed with lots of vegetables. These are made into tasty curries that are eaten. Pakistani food such as “aloo paratha” and “chana puri” is eaten in the morning frequently.
Chicken Karahi:
This chicken meal is common in Pakistan and North India. What does the term “karahi” mean?
As the phrase implies, karahi points to a thick and deep cooking pot.
The meal is served with rice, naan or roti. The main constituents in chicken karahi are cumin, chilli powder, garlic and tomatoes.
Chicken karahi is also known as murgh karahi and Kadai chicken. The meal takes about 30 to 50 minutes to prepare and it can be stored. The course gives you sufficient calories to keep you active for the complete day.
The nutritional details of chicken karahi are (for a serving size of 11.3 oz):
- 360 calories
- Carbs- 21g
- 27g Protein
- Cholesterol (70mg)
- 18g Fats
- Fibre (5g)
- 7g Sugar
Conclusion:
Respected reader, with this the article on some of the best Pakistani foods has come to an end.
I thank you for staying with me till the end. There are much more delicious dishes than the above mentioned but, the dishes that I mentioned are my personal favourite.
If you ever visit Pakistan (or even if you are a local), try considering trying these meals.
