Photos of Typical Pakistani Dishes

Best Punjabi Lunch; Sarsoun Ka Saag, Makkai Ki Roti and Achaar

Yummy Chunnay with Dahi and Coriandar (Dhaniya)

Delicious Channa Pulao, a Popular Dish

Tempting Beef Shami Kababs with Salad

Mouthwatering Chappal Kababs, a Favourite Dish in KPK

Kofta Curry: Meat Balls

Appetizing Purrian Chunnay

Local Pizza of Peshawar. These are naans and also called ‘masalidara rotai’ or tikala’ by locals of Peshawar. Tikala means food , khana, roti, etc in one of the many dialects of the Pashtu language.These naans have a variety of fillings and named according to those fillings, such as Qeema walay Naan, Aalu walay naan, Chicken naan, etc.

Samosa with Green Chutni

Preparation of Fresh Crispy Samosas

Gol Gappay: The Street Snack. The Gol Gappa is a popular street snack in all over Pakistan, especially in Lahore and Karachi. It consists of a round, hollow puri, fried crisp and mostly filled with ‘Imli ka Paani’ (Tamarind water). Some people also like it filled with tamarind chutney, chili, chaat masala, boiled pieces of potato, onion and chickpeas. This yummy delight is generally small enough to fit completely into one’s mouth.

Rasmalai, a Dessert

Jalebi, a Sweet Treat

Qulfa with Falooda: A Tasty Sweet Delight

Qulfi (Ice Cream) with Pistachio and Almond

Lassi (Buttermilk), a Favourite Pakistani Drink

Preparation of Lassi (Buttermilk) by ‘Pehlwaan Jee’

Gannay Ka Russ (Sugarcane Juice)

Preparation of Gannay Ka Russ (Sugarcane Juice)

Baraf Ka Gola (Ice Candy)

Preparation of Baraf Ka Gola (Ice Candy)

‘Maroonda’: Pakistani Rice Cracker, A Poor Man’s Dessert