I see plenty of articles and stories of the reverse, where British cuisine was influenced heavily by India, but culture flows both ways. The only explicit things I'm aware of is Vindaloo which is a dish that is Portuguese in origin, and the popularization of tea when the British introduced tea cuttings that were used to grow a domestic industry and led to it becoming popular.
Besides obvious things like New World ingredients, were there British dishes or methods of cooking that were adopted at large?
Based on your experience dining out or travelling abroad.
Also fast food chains dont cou so obviously Pizza Hut won't be considered Italian cuisine
And going to remove Afghan and Indian cuisine due to some overlap and similarities
I've been having a hard time finding good cookbooks for Desi food. Like curries, salan, qorma, Karahi, kababs, biryani, pulao, etc.
Any suggestions?
Alright so I know "Chicken Tikka" usually brings to mind the British Colonial dish "Chicken Tikka Masala", however, I mean to refer to this particular Pakistani rendition that we see being cooked on the side of the street in the video below:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lrgw8XYYYWo
When seeking to master a dish, I'll usually read as many recipes as possible, try and determine which ones will have the most impactful and delicious flavor, and then wing the entire thing keeping in mind the ingredient ratios that seem most likely to be tasty.
When I see the profound quantity of dry spices, salt, garlic, and ginger used in this video, it immediately became apparent that all my previous attempts had underwhelmed due to being too diluted (too much broth liquid in comparison to the spices and herbs meant to flavor it).
It's silly to me to see these recipes online calling for however many teaspoons of turmeric and garam masala as its become apparent that these quantities are more in line with what I would use for a picky 18th century queen.
So far this video is the only resource I've found that's left me thinking, "OK, now if I do something along these lines, maybe I could actually achieve the deeply impactful and delicious flavors on offer at my local Pakistani joint", although the instructions in the description seem completely detatched from what's happening in the video.
Anyone thoughts or resources to share on Chicken Tikka or Chicken Tikka Masala? I'm looking for more under the radar Urdu-language videos, as well as others from India and Pakistan which I can draw further inspiration from. Pretty much any Chicken Tikka related input or insights welcome lol.
Should've chosen a better time to post this, but oh well, all you night owls and overseas Pakistanis can contribute.
I'm honestly tired of Biryani, Pulao, Karahi, Nihari, Paye, Kebabs etc. we really need to show some variety in our unique cuisine. We have no many regional dishes that no one knows about because every single Pakistani restaurant consists of basically those 6 dishes. So, in this thread, let's showcase some lesser known Pakistani dishes that aren't extremely overexposed (looking at you, biryani ಠ_ಠ). I'm talking somewhat famous dishes like rassmalai to dishes no one outside your district has ever even heard of. Since I'm posting late at night, could mods sticky this for more exposure? Please share pictures and videos, wiki pages simply naming them isn't as fun.
I've never seen a single Indian restaurant call itself "Indian-Pakistani" cuisine. But, our Pakistani brothers have one opportunity to showcase a good side of our country (with our food) and they ruin it by making it seem "Indian".
I think Pakistani food is better than Indian food and the White people who know the sub-continent's food also know that. So, why the heck do our people insist on throwing "Indian" in there?
You'll never see a Palestinian restaurant call itself "Israeli" restaurant to try and appease others.
How can we stop this madness?
What do you think of this phenomenon, and why do you think so few restaurants run by our people are clearly labelled as Pakistani?
I recently picked up some dried dundicut chilies on a whim, and the packaging said they were a staple spice in Pakistan. So I thought I'd try to find some info on the cuisine, but I haven't been able to turn up much.
Half of the stuff that seems authentic is in Urdu, and the other half is more "Pakistani Food as Adapted for the British Palate." I guess I'm mostly curious about what techniques or ingredients make it distinct from other food in South Asia.
I'm sure "Pakistani cuisine" is a huge generalization, so I'm looking for the type of food that would use these dundicuts. I really like them. They've got a nice fruitiness that's different than what you find in habaneros or scotch bonnets.
For those that might not be familiar, keto diet focuses on consuming natural fats and protein, while strictly minimizing carbs?
Given that roti/naan/chawal are a staple of most meals, is it possible.
What about daal? My firennd was telling me it doesn't meet keep criteria, as it is heavy in Carbs
Which dishes meet Keto criteria, or any tips on cooking techniques for Pakistani foods?
Lookin for good seekh kabab, nihari, naan, and the likes. I have a car so travel is not an issue, but within 20 minutes would be amazing.
Food in Pakistan is a huge deal. The average Pakistani spends 48% of their income on food. While inflation in recent years had played a significant part in this, Food has generally been a big part of culture here. After all, we're the self proclaimed "Nation of Food Lovers".
Meals in Pakistan
Pakistanis will generally have a very uniform diet, although it may slightly vary depending on culture or region.
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Breakfast: For breakfast, the popular choice is anda paratha (Egg & Paratha) with a glass of milk or juice. Some may prefer to replace the paratha with plain bread. On weekends, especially on Sundays, Pakistanis will prefer a much more gluttonous breakfast. Halwa Poori or Channay Poori are popular Sunday Breakfast items. Another would be Siri Paaye. Eating out for Breakfast is a common tradition in Pakistan. A popular breakfast drink is lassi.
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Lunch & Dinner: Lunch and dinner are the same meals in Pakistan. Just as one would prefer to eat paratha at breakfast, roti or chappati are the breads of choice at lunch/dinner. The breads are consumed with a salan which can vary from cooked vegetables to meat to daal (dried peas/pulses/beans).
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Desserts: After each meal, Pakistanis generally have fruits as desserts. Since there is an abundance of fruits in Pakistan, it has become the norm. On festive occasions, special desserts are also prepared.
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Evening Tea: A popular extra mealtime in Pakistan is shaam ki chai (Evening Tea). This, as the name would suggest, is reserved for tea (between 5-7 pm). People unwind after a long day and consume tea with biscuits. In the winters, they may also eat snacks such as pakoras or samosas accompanied with tea.
Popular Dishes
There are hundreds of dishes that may be considered staple to or uniquely Pakistani. Though most are consumed across Greater India, some are indeed unique to this part of the subcontinent. Below are some popular dishes eaten in Pakistan.
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Bread: Since Pakistan is a major wheat producing nation,
hey KC, ive booked my first catering gig, and i have a couple wrinkles I need smoothed out, and could really use your educated experience on the subject. But first, the basic details.
the party is:
- at 1 pm
- 50 to 70 people
- expecting 10 to 15 vegetarians
- informal engagement party for two bengali fiances.
- there will be no alcohol
- the food will be served buffet style
OK, so the menu is:
- kachi biryani
- roasted squash coconut curry
- fish kofta curry
- tandoori shrimp
- chicken tikka
and im making kulfi for dessert.
my question is quantity of food. I need to write up the contract in the next couple days and I want to give a proper and fair quote for a price. I dont want to overcharge, I dont want to undercharge.
Ive already gotten a quote for rental equipment from a company near the event, but the last piece of the puzzle is pricing the food.
last but not least, if anyone has experience cooking these dishes and has any pointers, tips, hints, or secrets about these dishes, it would be greatly appreciated. Ill be practicing these dishes non-stop for the next 7-10 days.
Thank you very much, fucking love you guys
Ok so I got the idea from /u/FluffyDorito
3 x Sajji: 0.05$ each (0 left)
5 x chicken Karahi : 0.03$ each (0 left)
10 x Paratha : 0.01 $ each (0 left)
P.S. If you are curious what they are feel free to ask.
One order allowed. If i lose my network worry not I ll do it first
thing when I come back.
Of course on first come first serve basis!
Since we have to close the kitchen now all the remaining parathas will go to the 1st seven people who commented on the post
Dont forget it was made in Pakistan
....and i gave away 8 :)
I am a Caucasian male trying to cook like my favorite local Indian restaurant. My father is a fantastic cook and taught me just about everything I know today. He has made me a believer that Middle Eastern food is by far the best on the planet! I have been trying to get better at cooking my favorite Indian and Pakistani dishes, but not achieving much success.
The only cookbook that I own for this region of food is, Madhur Jaffrey's Indian Cooking. It has some fantastic recipes, but some of my favorite dishes, specifically Aloo Gobi, Channa Masala and Okra with Onions, are simply not comparible to what I can get down the street. I of course don't mind giving the local restaurant business, but the joy that I get from making my own delicious food is much better than paying somebody else to cook it.
Additionally, do you fellow cooks use the pre-made jams and spice mixes from your local store or do you prefer to make everything from scratch? For example, I have found that for me personally, there is no difference in taste/texture from me making my own pie crust from scratch, versus buying one.
Hi guys,
I'm coming to Charlotte in a week or two and I'm looking for good, authentic Afghan and Pakistani restaurants. I'm currently in Columba SC where there are absolutely none.
If any of y'all can help me I'll be really grateful :)
The place is called Lahore Express on 201 Shartom Dr, Augusta, GA 30907. It is near the I20 bridge next to Applebees on Washington Road.
Excellent food at excellent prices. Highly recommend. Owner is very courteous!
Local family owned and very clean restaurant that delivers food after 5:00 pm.
I got the Chicken Biryani and it was very flavorful.
Menu: https://www.facebook.com/lahoreexpressaugusta/
3 x Sajji: 0.05$ each (0 left)
5 x chicken Karahi : 0.03$ each (0 left)
10 x Paratha : 0.01 $ each (0 left)
P.S. If you are curious what they are feel free to ask.
One order allowed. If i lose my network worry not I ll do it first
thing when I come back.
Of course on first come first serve basis!
