Gajar ka halwa, or carrot halva, is a favorite Indian and Pakistani dessert, a little like a pudding, with a beautiful color and a wonderful sweetness.
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Gajar ka Halwa
Chapati
(Indian, Pakistani wholewheat flatbread)
Chapati, or chapatti, is a popular bread accompaniment to a northern Indian meal. It is a simple wheat flatbread typically baked on a hot griddle, or tava.
Naan
(Indian, Pakistani tandoor-baked bread)
Naan is the famous bread from northern India and Pakistan that is baked in a distinctive tandoor oven. Variations of naan are found from India to Central Asia on into the Middle East.
Rogan Josh
(Indian, Pakistani lamb in spiced cream sauce)
Rogan josh is a classic of Kashmiri cuisine. Some preparations are very lavish, with lots of sweet spices and liberal amounts of cream.
Raita
(South Asian yogurt condiment)
Raitas are cooling side dishes served as part of an Indian, Pakistani or Bangladeshi meal. These seasoned yogurt helps to quench the fire of chilies found in many dishes of the Subcontinent.
Paneer
(Indian, Pakistani fresh cheese)
Paneer is a fresh, unsalted cheese that is a primary source of protein for many India's millions of vegetarians. It is most often cut into cubes and fried or stirred into curries.
Pakora
(Indian, Pakistani vegetable fritters)
Pakoras, savory fritters, are a very popular chaat (snack or appetizer) in Pakistan and northern India. The chickpea batter gives them a unique flavor.