A FOOD TRADITION

Pakistani Cuisine

A diverse national cooking tradition combining Punjabi, Pashtun, Balochi, Kashmiri, and other regional influences through aromatic rice dishes, breads, grilled meats, stews, lentils, and sweets.

Dishes linked to this cuisine

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Seekh Kebab

Seekh Kebab is seasoned minced meat molded around skewers and grilled until browned and cooked through.

Shami Kebab

Shami Kebab is a seasoned minced-meat patty bound with split chickpeas and sometimes egg, then pan-fried until browned.

Siri Paya

A Pakistani slow-cooked trotters and head stew made with goat, onion, garlic, ginger, and warming spices until the broth is rich and gelatinous.

Tandoori Chicken

Chicken is marinated in yogurt and aromatic spices before being roasted or grilled until charred at the edges.

Zarda

A Pakistani sweet rice dish made by cooking rice with sugar, ghee, raisins, cardamom, and optional nuts.

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