In the north of Pakistan they do not make spicy foods. Greater attention is placed on bread. After each meal is Qehwa or Kehwa, usually served in small glasses, Cha has the flavor of jasmine. The "kehwa" is popular especially in Peshawar, the capital of North Western Border Province, for this reason is also known as Peshawari Chai (Te of Peshawar).
The recipes of the South, especially in the provinces of Sindh and Punjab, are very spicy. Many dishes among the most popular include Biryani (rice with saffron with spices), Korma and Pullao (non spicy rice).
In the urban centre of the country, where the greater the chances of meeting between cultures, new dishes are invented. The local and international cuisines, not only are gaining popularity but are beginning to join the local dishes. Many local Pakwan (rooms where you can buy prepared meals) are inventing new styles offering dishes made from different cuisines.
Although the generation that migrated from India with the creation of Pakistan have brought with them the style of different culinary regions of India, young people today are very attracted to the Fast Food, dishes that allow shorten the time of preparation. In this respect should be mentioned that at Karachi quick Masala preparations are produced. The city gave rise to many different brands of these typical mixes of spices and essential to Indian cooking. Today many of these are known and much appreciated in different parts of the world.
Variety of Bread
In the daily diet of many Pakistanis there is a round and flat bread (roti) and Basmati is rice that is often eaten. In general you can find different types of bread, often cooked in traditional stone ovens called Tandoori.
- Chapati - the most popular homemade bread made with whole wheat flour. It is subtle and not leavened.
- Naan - unlike the chapati, is much more often, leavened and done with white flour. Sometimes you add sesame on the crust.
- Roghni Naan - with sesame seeds and with a little oil.
Main Dishes
Among the best dishes are the Biryani, Pullao and Nihari, Haleem, Karachi Chicken, Chicken Tikka, Kofta, mutton or chicken Korma, Shab Degh, Chicken / Mutton Handi, Chakna. Sajji is a dish Baluchi (West Pakistan) composed of boneless lamb stuffed with rice became popular throughout the country.
Kebab
The most obvious influence of Middle East in the local cuisine is certainly the Pakistani kebob or kebab. The kebab of Baluchistan uses Afghan style and uses only salt and coriander. Lahore is renowned for its kebab that is spicy and with marinade made from a mixture of herbs, lemon juice and yoghurt.
Desserts
Desserts include the popular Kulfi, Falooda, Kheer and Rasmalai. The Pakistani tradition also includes a long list of desserts. Some of the most renowned are the Gulab jamun, Barfi, Qalaqand and various types of Halva.
Drinks
In addition to you, certainly the most popular drink Pakistan, are also many other soft drinks:
- Lassi - with milk or yoghurt to taste sweet or salty
- Rooh Afza - a traditional syrup dissolved in water or milk, consumed especially during Ramadan
- Gola Ganda - crushed ice with various flavorings
