Tag: Pakistan

Indian yogurt-marinated chicken kebabs on a sizzle platter
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Murgh Tikka

For chicken tikka, chunks of chicken are marinated in a spiced yogurt marinade, then skewered and broiled in a hot tandoori oven. 

Platter of Sindhi biryani
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Sindhi Biryani

For this elaborate, celebratory dish, a rich, warmly spiced meat curry is layered with saffron-scented rice and garnished with nuts and dried fruits.

Vendor selling samosas
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Samosas

Samosas are the perfect chaat, or Indian snack food. These tetrahedral pastry pockets are made with a variety of stuffings, both vegetarian and with meat.

Indian vendor with a large bundle of fresh saag greens
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Saag

Saag, or palak, dishes are spiced purees of spinach or other greens. They often contain other ingredients like potatoes, cheese, chicken or chickpeas.

Bowl of gulab jamun
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Gulab Jamun

This traditional sweet (mithai) is found on South Asian restaurant menus around the world. You can make your own gulab jamun at home with just a few simple ingredients.

A jar of homemade ghee
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Ghee

Ghee, or ghi, is a common cooking fat in Indian and Pakistani cuisine. Butter is given a long, slow simmer which gives it a deep, nutty flavor.