If you’ve ever been to a Pakistani buffet, you’ve probably been overwhelmed by the plethora of mouth-watering dishes available to you. You won’t go wrong with whichever food you end up sampling—each Pakistani dish comes contains a unique flavor and will satisfy your palate.
That being said, we’d be remiss if we didn’t say we have our biases. Here are seven very famous Pakistani dishes that we think you’d enjoy the most even if you haven’t tasted it before:
1.Biryani
This dish is perhaps the best-known of the bunch. Biryani is a rice dish combined with either chicken, mutton, or beef. It is best known for its delicious Basmati rice, made yellow by turmeric and other spices and herbs.
Biryani also benefits from perfectly cooked tomatoes, potatoes, and lemons for added aromatics, texture, and complementing flavors.
2.Beef Kebab
Another famous Pakistani food is the Beef Kebab, which is well-seasoned beef grilled to succulent perfection. Kebabs are traditionally skewered with onions, tomatoes, and bell peppers.
Beef Kebabs can be eaten alone; however, they can also be paired with herb-infused rice or wrapped in a warm pita.
3.Chicken Tikka
The Chicken Tikka is baked or grilled boneless chicken marinated in spices and dahi—which is also known as yogurt. It can be served on a sizzling plate or skewers.
Chicken Tikka is traditionally eaten alone but is also very delightful with naan bread.
4.Samosas
Supposed to be eaten as a light snack, samosas are incredibly filling—so much so that they can spoil the main dishes if you’re not careful with your portions! These are mainly boiled potatoes, green chilies, and finely chopped herbs wrapped in a flour-coated triangular crust. They can also come stuffed with minced lamb, chicken, or beef.
5.Nihari
If you’re craving some soup, you won’t go wrong with the Nihari. It contains meat slowly cooked and simmered in spices overnight. The slow cooking process absorbs the bone marrow’s full flavor, making it one of the world’s best-tasting meat dishes.
The same slow-cooking process that makes it so tasteful also makes preparing the Nihari a very time-consuming disk to cook. For this reason, Pakistanis traditionally reserve the Nihari for special occasions. However, thanks to Pakistani restaurants in Vancouver, you can enjoy them anytime you want to!
6.Haleem
Haleem is another Pakistani stew dish that takes a very long time to prepare. It is a mixture of several Pakistani staples, such as wheat, barley, and minced meat (mutton, beef or chicken). The preparation traditionally takes a long time because the lentils and special spices take a long time to combine with the minced meat properly. The result is a unique and flavorful paste that will fulfill your hankering.
7.Lassi
After being inundated with flavors, it’s time to water it down with a refreshing glass of Lassi. This popular drink is a blend of dasi (yogurt), water, spices, and occasionally, fruit. It is sweet and best served chilled with the consistency of milkshakes.
Conclusion
While this alone is already quite a list, you best believe that Pakistani cuisine has even more to offer. While we’ve done our best to entice you and communicate the flavorful experience that is Pakistani cuisine, the only real way to discover how good they are is by heading down to a Pakistani restaurant near you.
Karakoram Restaurant serves the . Besides serving sumptuous dishes in our restaurant in Victoria Drive, we also cater to corporate gatherings, birthday parties, weddings, and other events. Contact us today to get a reservation.
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