Pakistani menu reflects the ethnic and cultural diversity of the country, making the foods from the region popular worldwide. Pakistani dishes are well known for their richness and flavor, mainly with fresh crushed spices. Here are some authentic Pakistani food items.

Starters in Pakistani menu:

·         Yakhni soup- delicious Pakistani delicacy consisting of mutton/chicken, oriental herbs and spices.

·         Mulligatawny soup- a typical curry soup, prepared from onion, garlic, ginger, spices and herbs.

Pakistani Lunch/Dinner Ideas:

·         Seekh Kabab-Terrific appetizer prepared of marinated minced meat (as per choice), grilled in coal fire, giving it a lovely flavor.

·         Pakistani Zafrani Koftay- marinated, lamb barbequed with a blend of assorted herbs and spices.

·         Bahar-E-Murg- chicken cooked with fresh spinach, coriander and other flavored herbs, making it a typical aromatic village recipe.

·         Rogan-Josh- Tender lamb cooked in oil with selective spices.

·         Jhinga - Dopiaza- Jumbo Prawns cooked with tomatoes, onion, garlic, paprika and rich blend ofspices.

·         Matar paneer- Cottage cheese and peas cooked in a rich curry sauce  of tomato, garlic, onion and regional herbs.

·         Yakhni Pulao-  A delicious combination of basmati rice, mutton and local spices.

·         Kashmiri Chicken Biryani- Basmati rice with saffron cooked along with chicken and spices, giving it a mouth savoring taste.

·         Paratha- Flour dough rolled and fried with butte and often prepared with cabbage or potato filling as per taste. 

·         Tandoori Roti- Bread made from wheat flour kneaded together with baking powder, milk and salt. The dough is then given a shape before it is baked in coal oven.

Desserts:

·         Kulfi- Reduced milk with pistachio and coconut refrigerated and turned into homemade ice-cream.

·         Kheer- traditional dessert made from rice, milk, sugar, saffron and nuts.

Try out any Pakistani menu item, if you haven’t still now and let us know which was your favorite item!

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