Also, Pakistani food is NOT the same as Indian food. Yes, we have our similarities but the way it tastes to the way it’s cooked is really different (we don’t have anything known as *read in an American accent* Chicken Tikka Masala – it’s just Tikka bro). Although yes, our food recipes are a blend of most of the countries that we are surrounded by such as central Asia, the Middle East and specially the Mughlai cuisine. Since Pakistan is such a diverse country with diverse cultures the traditional foods vary from region to region.
While KPK is all about that meat, Punjabis get their B.B.Q and Karahi on, the Balochis have blessed us with their Sajji and the Sindhis gave us their Sindhi Biryani. Here is a guide to let you know where the foods that we love so much originate from.
Punjab
Tikka/Kebab
Ok so Punjabis cannot live without their barbeque. Chicken tikka, beef tikka, chicken kebab, mutton kebab, mutton boti, chicken boti – name it and they’ll have it all! AND DO NOT FORGET THE CHAMPAIN!
Batair
Yes quails, a specialty, usually barbequed almost like a tiny chicken but very fun to eat!
Keema
Aloo keema , matar keema, shimla keema are all enjoyed with roti or white rice. And let’s not forget those school days when our mothers made us those keema sandwiches in the sandwich maker!
