Pakistani cuisine is rich and diverse, reflecting the country's varied geography and cultural heritage. Here are some popular dishes from different regions of Pakistan:


 Punjab

1. Biryani: A fragrant rice dish cooked with spices, meat (chicken, beef, goat, or fish), and sometimes vegetables.

2. Nihari: A slow-cooked stew made with meat, typically beef or lamb, and a rich, spicy gravy.

3. Saag: A dish made from leafy greens like spinach, often served with maize flour bread (makki di roti).

4. Chole: A spicy chickpea curry usually served with bhature (fried bread).


 Sindh

1. Sindhi Biryani: A spicy variant of biryani with lots of green chilies, mint, and tangy yogurt.

2. Sai Bhaji: A nutritious spinach and lentil curry often cooked with vegetables like eggplant and potatoes.

3. Sindhi Karhi: A yogurt-based curry with vegetables and gram flour, served with rice.


Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK)

1. Chapli Kebab: A spiced, minced meat patty often cooked with pomegranate seeds, tomatoes, and green chilies.

2. Peshawari Naan: A sweet, stuffed flatbread filled with nuts and dried fruit, often served with savory curries.

3. Kabuli Pulao: A rice dish with meat, often lamb, and garnished with raisins and carrots.


Balochistan

1. Sajji: Whole chicken or lamb marinated in spices and roasted on a skewer.

2. Kaak: A traditional Balochi bread, often served with meat dishes.

3. Landhi: Sun-dried meat, usually mutton, prepared with local spices.


Gilgit-Baltistan

1. Mamtu: Steamed dumplings filled with meat and spices, similar to Central Asian manti.

2. Harissa: A savory porridge made from wheat, barley, and meat, cooked for several hours.


Common Street Foods and Snacks

1. Samosas: Deep-fried pastry filled with spiced potatoes, peas, or minced meat.

2. Gol Gappa/Pani Puri: Crispy hollow puris filled with spicy tamarind water, chickpeas, and potatoes.

3. Dahi Bhalla: Lentil dumplings soaked in yogurt and topped with chutneys and spices.


Desserts

1. Gulab Jamun: Deep-fried milk solids soaked in sugar syrup.

2. Jalebi: Sweet, spiral-shaped fried batter soaked in syrup.

3.Kheer:  Rice pudding made with milk, sugar, and flavored with cardamom, saffron, and nuts.


Beverages

1. Lassi: A yogurt-based drink that can be sweet or salty, often flavored with cardamom or rosewater.

2. Chai: Traditional tea brewed with milk, sugar, and spices like cardamom and cinnamon.

3. Rooh Af za:A sweet, rose-flavored drink often served chilled.


Each region brings its unique flavors and techniques, making Pakistani cuisine incredibly diverse and flavorful.