What to eat in Pakistan? Top 10 Most popular Pakistani Dishes

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• Pakoras. These easy-to-make crispy, fried fritters are a classic finger food served as a starter or a side dish.
• Biryani.
• Haleem.
• Paya.
• Nihari.
• Karela.
• Baingan.
• Gulabi chai.

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• Porridge. Haleem. Pakistan.
• Lamb/Mutton Dish. Seekh kabab. Pakistan.
• Stew. Nihari. Pakistan.
• Ground Meat Dish. Chapli kabab. Peshawar.
• Chicken Dish. Chicken karahi. Pakistan. Asia.
• Street Food. Chaat. Pakistan. Asia.
• Flatbread. Paratha. Pakistan. Asia.
• Snack. Samosa. Pakistan. Asia.

Other differences exist in the way the same dish might be cooked. Both Pakistani and Indian cuisines have a slight difference in flavour. A dish like ‘Bhagar’ for instance, will see far more spices and ingredients used than its Pakistani equivalent. Such as cumin, curry leaves and so on.

Originally Answered: Why is Pakistani food so much tastier than Indian food? Pakistaani foods tastes so much tastier because they use lots spices like bay leaves, cardamom, nutmeg, saffron, cinnamon, cloves, star anise and seaweeds. They also use a good helping of ghee, cream, curds and butter.

Laal mirch, a necessity in Pakistani food, has remarkable health benefits. Regular consumption of spicy foods speeds up metabolism and helps you burn more fat, according to a recent study published in the journal Current Opinion in Clinical Nutrition & Metabolic Care.

Healthy Pakistani Food

• Chicken Tikka. Chicken tikka is a dish made from skinless, boneless chicken breasts, smothered in a spicy paste and grilled.
• Aaloo Palak. Aloo “potatoes” palak “spinach,” is a vegetarian dish usually served as a side dish.
• Chapati.
• Fish Salaan.

According to one Quora user, the lack of vegetables in the average Pakistani diet makes it one of the unhealthiest on the globe. Typically, naan bread is eaten for breakfast with chickpeas. There’s also a high level of carbohydrates since all meals are accompanied by rice or bread.