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Pakistani cuisine پاکستانی پکوان
Regional cuisines
Eastern
Mughlai
Muhajir
Hyderabadi
Punjabi
Saraiki
Lahori
Hazari
Himachali
Haryanvi
Sindhi
Parsi
Western
Balochi
Hazara
Pashtun
Northern
Chitrali
Hunza
Kalash
Kashmiri
Overseas and fusion
Balti
Pakistani Chinese
Ingredients
Breads
Condiments
Snacks
Soups and stews
Spices
Sweets and desserts
Preparation and cooking
Handi
Karahi
Tandoor
Tava
Other
See also
History
Etiquette
Pakistani chefs
Cookbook: Cuisine of Pakistan
Pakistan portal
Food portal
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Located on the bank of the Arabian Sea in Karachi, Port Grand is one of the largest food streets of Asia.[1]Food street located on Stadium road, Sargodha
Pakistani cuisine (Urdu: پاکستانی پکوان, romanized: pākistānī pakwān) can be characterized as a blend of regional cooking styles and flavours from across South, Central and Western Asia. Pakistani cuisine is influenced by Persian, Indian, and Arab cuisine. The cuisine of Pakistan also maintains certain Mughal influences within its recipes and cooking techniques.[2][3] Pakistan's ethnic and cultural diversity, diverse climates, geographical environments, and availability of different produce lead to diverse regional cuisines.
Pakistani cuisine, as in the food culture of most Muslim nations, is structured around halal principles, which, for example, forbid pork and alcohol consumption in accordance with Sharia, the religious laws of Islam. Many more details of halal regulations apply to meats, which types of animals are acceptable or “clean” for human consumption.
International cuisine and fast food are popular in major cities such as Islamabad[4] and Karachi;[5] blending local and foreign recipes (fusion food), such as Pakistani Chinese cuisine, is also common in large urban centres. As a result of lifestyle changes, health trends, and new dietary research being published, traditional ingredients such as masala (pre-mixed and ready-to-use) and ghee (clarified butter)—with its health benefits and high smoke point—have been increasingly popular.
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^Arshad, Nabiha (24 October 2023). "Top 15 Fast Food Restaurants in Islamabad". Menu Point. Retrieved 15 January 2024.
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