Diversity Show: Round 1[PassionatePakistanis'Menu]

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Welcome to a thread filled with the most delicious and mouth-watering food there exists!
Pakistani cuisine is very well known for its richness in flavor. One thing that is followed nationwide is the Islamic law of Halal food, which has to be obeyed at all times, under all circumstances. Apart from this, the Pakistani cuisine varies from region to region, but overall has a very common touch and taste to it.

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Drinks

Chai

Whether it's a grand occasion, or a little visit, a long tiring day, or time to sit and chit-chat with family, Chai is the ultimate necessity of every Pakistani household. Mostly served with cookies, or "biscuits" 😉

Pakola

Dil Bola...Pakola, aka: Ice cream Soda.
A very unique soft drink, belonging to Pakistan only, widely consumed and loved by everyone of every age.

Rooh Afza

Go a thousand places, drink a thousand drinks, there's nothing that beats this one! Rooh Afza, a drink that is mainly for the summers, but is also liked and served all year round. Guests over? Mix a spoonful or two in a glass of ice cold water, and serve! This will always save grace ;)

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--Iqra--

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Posted: 12 years ago

STARTERS

Kebab

Served with Pudine ki Chutney, Naan and Salad

Originating from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa [NWFP], Kebab's are a famous delicacy enjoyably eaten all over Pakistan. Prepared with minced meat, spices and finely chopped vegetables, they are a Pakistani tradition. Served usually with a Mint Chutney and Naans, they come in all shapes and flavors. Seekh Kebabs, Chapli Kebabs, Shammi Kebabs, or Tandoori Kebab we have it all. 😉 Our accompanying salad is simple, including; chopped cucumbers, lettuce, tomatoes, peppers, lemons, radish and who can forget the onions?! 😆 Marinated halka sa with salt, pepper or olive oil this starter beats it all.

Samosas

Served with Imli ki Chutney

Served all over Pakistan, the spiciest of them all. 🥳 Samosas are most popular in Sindh and Punjab. Faislabad has the largest, while in Lahore they have the largest variety of fillings. Our Karachites are popular for munching on Kaghazi samosas which can be translated to "paper samosas" super thin, and crisp. 😉 They can be fried or baked. Served most popularly with Imli Ki Chutney, this is an everyday common snack served with Chai, or as a starter. 😛

Pakodas

Served with Tamatar ki Chutney

*Tip, Tip* 😆 Pakistan mein barish hui aur pakode nahi bane hon?! Aisa kabhi ho sakta hai bhala? These deep fried treats are extremely popular. Cheese pakodas, bread pakoras, mirchi pakodas, aloo pakodas, mushroom pakodas you name it! Today, we're serving traditional Vegetable Pakodas made with extremely finely chopped: green chillies, dhaniya and onions. Stirred into a besan mixture with spices and anar dana they are carefully spooned into oil and fried till crisp... 😛 Served with Tamatar ki Chutney uff Ketchup, 😆 their a gonner. 😉

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Main Course

Biryani

This is the life of every party, every occasion, every little gathering or dawat. Biryani is the essential Pakistani dish, served along with raaita (yogurt mixed with grinded mint leaves). Biryani has many different categories in itself, including, but not limited to: Sindhi Biryani, Mutton Biryani, Chicken Biryani, Bombay Biryani, etc.

Chicken Karhai
Served with hot Naan

Chicken mixed with numerous spices and cooked for a few minutes and you have one of the best dishes ready in Pakistani cuisine. Karhai can be cooked in many ways, depending on the region one belongs to, but finely-cut tomatoes and a few common spices are a must for this one!

Haleem

A mix of lentils, beef (or chicken), barley, wheat, and spices. Haleem is usually cooked overnight, until all the lentils are tender and mixed well with one another. When ready, it is garnished with chopped ginger, green chilies, coriander leaves, lemon, and fried onions, and served with naan.

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DESSERTS

Gulab Jamun

Topped with Almonds

Served hot, cold or at room temperature Gulab Jamuns are exactly what they are presumed to be. Balls made of milk content, khoya and drowned in a gulab "rose" caramelized syrup. Served on the finest occasions, you can't eat these without getting a little sticky. 😉

Kheer

Topped with Pista, Almonds, and Ilaichi

Probably THE healthiest dessert EVER. ☺️ Years, after years it is brought down through every Pakistani family with a modification. Bhure aur bache alike love this creamy delicacy. Prepared using rice, milk, cream, khoya 😆 and nuts it has to be stirred to perfection. Ab toh packet seh bana di ja ti hai, 🤔 but traditional Kheer? 😳 You'll never get full of it.

Not an occasion complete with out it.

Barfi

Topped with Pista and Almonds

Ala Barfi! 😆 This one takes months to master but once you've got it the Aunties and Friends will never stop pestering you. 😉 Condensed milk and sugar is the key to this sweet with dozens of nuts, fruits and flours you can add to taste. The top of the list when it comes to Riwayeti Khane, its soft to touch and long lasting. Today, Crazy Creatives, we are serving you Pista barfi, topped with Vark and served cold. 😳

Gajar Ka Halwa

Topped with Pista, Almonds and Cashews

Our lovely carrot pudding. ❤️ A low fat Punjabi dessert, (How often do you see that? 😆) it is known for it's nutritional factor. Can be topped with fruits, nuts and for the traditional style Vark can be added and it is cooked with extra Khoya 🤣 and Ghee. This is served here in two forms. One, as a mithai cut into squares and the second as a halwa to be eaten with a spoon.

Kulfi

Topped with Pista and Almonds

A traditional ice cream, fondly eaten in the summer Kulfi is dense, creamy and loaded with nuts. (You've probably noticed how fond we are of them 😆) It takes longer to melt that Ice cream and is much healthier. It can be flavoured in a variety of ways. The traditional version is known as Matka Kulfi, made in a stone or clay pot. Can also be served with Falooda. 😳

As we come to the end of our menu The Passionate Pakistani's would like to wish you a very happy Eid Mubarak. 🤗 We hope you're mouth is watering and that you will all try our dishes. Khana khake jana. 🥳

And we apologize if you've felt out menu has saddened or hurt you in any way. =D

Credits;

Thank you Captain Saraa! 🤗

Glitter Graphics; for Dividers.

Fariha; for Headers.

CC's; for the show.

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Posted: 12 years ago

Passionate Pakistani's, you guys are done. DO NOT edit anything at all.

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