Entries by Usama Tariq

Pakistan, India – Spicy Tandoori Mutton Chops

Tandoori Mutton Chops is a special dish for everyone. in Pakistan, it is a special dish for the people of Pakistan on the occasion of Eid-ul-Azha. When we see the historical point of view of this dish it seems that this dish is first, introduced by the Mughlai families. Mughlai families are one of the great families of Indo-Persian culture.

Pakistan, India – Special Vegetable Aloo Gobi (Cauliflower With Potatoes)

When we talk about some vegetables, it means that they all are the pleasure of nature because we get all vegetables from nature, not from human creation or invention. Cauliflower is one of them. Actually, this is an Indian dish, but it is very popular in Pakistan. This dish is firstly come from the Mughlai cuisines in the era of the Mughal Empire.

Pakistan, India, Bangladesh – Traditional Chikar Choley (Boiled Chickpeas with Gravy)

Chikar cholay is an Urdu language word, the word chikar means ‘mud’ or mash, while choley or channe means chickpeas. This dish is also known as “Chikar Channe”. In Pakistan, it is common as breakfast, but desi people eat it with paratha (oily chapati), but many of these people eat it with Nan (made with sourdough). Chikar Choley is one of the famous and tasty dishes of Indian Mughlai.

Pakistan, India – Traditional Mutton Butter Tikka Boti

Mutton tikka boti is a special type of dish in Pakistan and also the most famous grilling dish in our country. On the occasion of the Eid festival, there is a lot of preparation of meat dishes especially mutton and beef at every home in Muslim countries and Mutton Butter Tikka Boti is one of them. There are different claims about its origin, but from the information of food historians, the Mutton Tikka Boti was coming from the Indian Subcontinents. First, the word tikka came, then it becomes divided into different parts and sections. The word ‘tikka’ means a piece of meat. This dish has many variations.

Pakistan, India – Traditional Rara Mutton Gravy

Rara Mutton is one of the special dishes of Pakistan and it is originated from the Indian Subcontinent which comes from Lucknow, a city of India. In Pakistan, Rara Mutton is the most favorite dish of people especially in Punjab. Rara Mutton includes the pieces of mutton meat and the mixed minced mutton which made a most delicious dish called “Rara Mutton”. The Northern part of India is called Utter Pardesh which is the capital of Lucknow, which is famous for non-vegetarian cuisines. Rara mutton is also for those who never loved vegetarian dishes and eat only meat-based dish. From the first made, it is the most famous and most loved dish in Asian cuisines, especially in Pakistan and India.