Pakistan is a very culturally diverse country. Consists of many ethnicities, cultures, and geographically diverse areas. You may find snowy mountains, deserts, canyons, and jungles with very divergent climates. This also affects the people living in different parts of the country which can be seen in the foods that people usually consume. But there are some foods that the whole country enjoys no matter where you are from. These foods are considered as most delicious among the masses. You will end up loving the following foods and you must try them once in your lifetime.
1). Biryani
2). Halwa puri chaat
3). Karahi
4). Chicken Tikka
A quarter chicken piece of thigh or chest. Seasoned with fiery Desi spices, and cooked on coal barbecue. Isn’t it just mouthwatering ( Mu main pani aya???).
5). Haleem
6). Nihari
7). Chappli kebab
Belongs to KPK province, but loved all over Pakistan. Chappli, or chappal kebab is a rich and flavourful, feast prepared with mince( beef, lamb, or goat), tomatoes, and other spices combined together in a patty shaped kebab. And fried on high flames in Hot sizzling oil.
8). Seekh kebab
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Seekh kebabs are prepared with minced beef, mutton or, chicken. Seasoned with sizzling desi seasoning, and cooked on coal Barbecue. Typically offered in dinner, but many prefer it as a snack. Served with Puri Paratha, raita, and Chatni. A juicy, and flavourful delicacy loved all over Pakistan.
(This is an ongoing evolving list, stay tuned for further additions)