Sindhi biryani

Sindhi biryani is one of the most popular Pakistani dishes originating from the province of Sindh, hence the name. It is prepared with a huge variety of ingredients, including basmati rice, tomatoes, yogurt, potatoes, onions, prunes, spices (red chili powder, ginger, cardamom, turmeric, cloves, cumin, cinnamon, coriander, mint, and bay …

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Aloo gosht

Aloo gosht, from the words aloo and gosht meaning potatoes and meat respectively, is a traditional stew based on meat and potatoes. Lamb, mutton, or beef are the usual types of meat used in the preparation of this rich curry, but chicken can also be used. The dish is made …

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Murgh tikka (Chicken tikka)

Murgh tikka is a popular Indian dish made from marinated chicken pieces that are grilled or roasted to perfection. The word “murgh” means chicken in Hindi and Urdu, and “tikka” refers to small, boneless pieces of meat that are marinated and cooked on skewers. The chicken is typically marinated in …

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Samosa

Due to their crunchy texture and a variety of different flavors, samosas provide a perfect introduction to the world of Indian cuisine for newcomers. These deep-fried, triangular pastries are filled with a variety of ingredients ranging from vegetables to meat, such as onions, lentils, spiced potatoes, peas, or ground meat. …

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Nihari

Nihari is a popular meat-based dish originating from Old Delhi. When Pakistan gained independence in 1947, numerous immigrants from Delhi settled in Karachi, where they established their own restaurants, so nihar is also associated with Pakistani cuisine. The dish consists of slowly cooked meat such as beef shanks, mutton, or …

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Chapli kabab

A specialty of Pashtun cuisine, this spicy meat patty is prepared with a combination of minced beef or mutton. The unique taste of chapli kabab comes from spices such as dried coriander and pomegranate seeds, green chillis, and mint. Its name is derived from a Pashto word chaprikh, meaning flat, …

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Gol Gappa

Panipuri is a street snack that is extremely popular in India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, and Nepal. Small in size, it consists of a hollow puri that is fried until crispy, then stuffed with a combination of flavored water called pani, tamarind chutney, chaat masala, potatoes, onions, hot chillis, and chickpeas. In …

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Chaat

Chaat is a term signifying a huge variety of Indian street foods, snacks, or small meals which usually combine salty, spicy, sweet, and sour flavors. The name chaat is derived from a Hindi verb chaatna, meaning to lick, possibly referring to the finger-licking good quality of the dishes. Chaats are …

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Paratha

Golden-brown in color, flaky and layered, paratha is a type of Indian bread that is typically consumed for breakfast. The name comes from a combination of words parat and atta (flour), referring to the cooked, layered dough. It consists of whole wheat flour that is baked in ghee (Indian clarified …

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Keema

Keema is a stew that is usually prepared as a curry with ingredients such as minced lamb or chicken meat, green peas, ginger-garlic paste, chili, onions, ghee, and garam masala spices. The name of the dish means minced meat in Urdu. Although keema is most popular in north India, Pakistan, …

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