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Pakistani Food Recipes In Urdu

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Pakistan is a country that is situated in northwest of India and is also neighbor to China and Afghanistan. Similar to its official language Urdu, the cuisine of Pakistan is greatly influenced by its neighboring countries. Being a Muslim dominated state, the food and cuisine theme follows the Islamic values and principles. We Muslims are forbidden to consume un- Halal food like pork or indulge in alcoholic beverages. Animals for meat are properly slaughtered following the Islamic rules to ensure the availability of Halal meat for everyday cooking. Reciting Bismillah and Dua is obligatory before we start eating in order to request Allah to sanctify the food we are going to eat.

Breakfast nowadays is more modern with eggs, bread, pancakes or the likes, however traditional Pakistani dishes for breakfast include parathas, halwa puri or Nihari – derivative from the word ‘Nihar’ that means “on empty stomach” or “first thing in the morning”. Nihari is a rich dish that is slow cooked with meat and other spices overnight topped with coriander, chopped green chilies and thinly sliced ginger and served with nan.

Although the food is simple and usually based upon meats like beef, mutton and chicken, vegetables, pulses and grains- Pakistani food is spicy and generously flavored. Someone might think that there is no difference in a chicken biryani or chicken pulao as both consist of basic ingredients i.e. rice and chicken; but when you take a bite, you will relish the distinct flavors and the unique aromas of both. Traditionally biryani is comparitively more spicy and zesty compared to its counterpart and very often served at events like weddings and parties along with karahi gosht, kheer decorated with almond slivers, raisins and crushed pistachios. Other festive dishes like qorma, paye and nargisi kofta are familiar delicacies.

Pakistani cuisine is majorly inspired by the Mughal style of cooking- that migrated from India along with the migrant Muslims. The mouthwatering Tandoori chicken, murgh musalam served with till Nan and the delectable Shahi tukre or Zarda for dessert.

Besides these special dishes, the usual part of a Pakistani dastarkhwan are the Daal masoor, Tahiri,steamed rice or Chapati served with Hari chutni and kachoomar salad. Oh and how can I forget the scrumptious Shami kabab and vegetable bhujias. Among the beverges chai or lassi are the top favorites while Ganne ka ras in summer and kastoori doodh in winter are also popular beverages.

The present times have seen the advent of exotic continental dishes from all over the world and taking the Pakistani cuisine by storm. From Chicken Chowmien to Chopsuey, lasagna to Californian style pizzas’ and dishes ranging from Mexican to Texan to Thai, more and more restaurants are featuring similar special dishes on their menus. Nevertheless Pakistani dishes are always part of the “carte du jour”!

On holidays and religious events like Eid and Ramazan, pakore, different types of kababs and sheer khorma with dates, raisons and sliced coconut are very much loved for lunch and/or dinner. Qeema,Dal makhani, Karhi, seekh kabab- there are so many dishes to name that are mouthwatering and truly depict the Pakistani cuisine.

Pakistani Food Recipes Images Pictures Chicken Biryani Names Recipes in Urdu Chicken Dishes Recipes in English Menu