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Pakistani Cuisine Guide

Pakistani cuisine varies greatly by region, with influences from Afghanistan, Iran, India, and the Middle East. Common dishes include tandoori chicken, biryani, and kebabs made with lamb, beef, or seafood. Regional specialties include Sindhi fish curries, Punjabi mutton dishes cooked with onion and spices, and Balochi methods of whole lamb barbecuing. Ceremonial meals often feature chicken qorma or pullao rice.

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Pakistani Cuisine Guide

Pakistani cuisine varies greatly by region, with influences from Afghanistan, Iran, India, and the Middle East. Common dishes include tandoori chicken, biryani, and kebabs made with lamb, beef, or seafood. Regional specialties include Sindhi fish curries, Punjabi mutton dishes cooked with onion and spices, and Balochi methods of whole lamb barbecuing. Ceremonial meals often feature chicken qorma or pullao rice.

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Khushamadeed…Welcome

Pakistani cuisines have always had a regional character, with each of the
four provinces offering their special flavors. In Punjab the influence of
Mughlai cuisine is prominent in the use of Tandoori ovens. Khyber
Pakhtunkhwa, the land of hospitality has the influence of Afghani
cuisine, more use of lamb meat in shape of tikka, karahi, and beef chapli
kabab are famous dishes of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, most of the food is non-
spicy and cooked in animal fat. In Baluchistan with Iranian and Turkish
influence, cooks use the “Sajji” method of barbecuing whole lamb (on large
skewers over coal pits marinated only with salt) and bake the breads in a
deep pit. Black Pomfret is a well-known delicacy of Sindh because of the
Arabian Sea. The fish is cleaned and cooked with a variety of spices.

Ceremonial occasions such as weddings have inspired a number of


delectable dishes. One of the traditional dishes at a marriage feast is
Chicken Qorma with either Pullao or Biryani.

Mughlai style of cookery evolves at the Mughal court and remains


centered in Old Lahore; Chicken Tandoori is from that origin. Nizam
(Ruler) of Hyderabad (India) had an experimental kitchen and that is
where Biryani was created and perfected.

Experience the flavors of Pakistani Cuisines encompassing the sea, the


desert, the planes and the mountains with us at our

Dawat
And Its 4 Regions

History of the Origin of Traditional Pakistani Cuisine

Pakistani cuisine is often spicy and also known for its richness. It is a distinct
blend of flavors from Afghanistan and Iran with strong culinary influences from
the Middle East, Central and Western Asia. The flavors have travelled more than
five hundred years are now fused with indigenous South Asian Cuisine found
in the Indus Valley and Punjab. The food also varies greatly from region to
region within Pakistan, reflecting the country's ethnic, cultural and culinary
diversity.

The cuisine in Sindh and Punjab can be very hot and spicy, and is generally
identical to foods consumed in northern India. Food in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa,
Baluchistan and Northern Areas is similar to cuisines found in Afghanistan,
Central Asia, Iran and the Middle East, where mild aromatic spices are used.
The main course is served with wheat bread (Naan) or rice. Salads generally are
served with the main course rather than before. Assorted fresh fruit or desserts
are consumed at the end. Meat (including Beef) plays a dominant role in
Pakistani food, compared to other South Asian cuisines.
Signature Dishes
Mutton be dam jaan (Mughlai) Rs. 2990

Chicken Tandoori Makni Rs. 1790

Mughlai Fish Curry Rs. 3790

Signature Dishes BBQ


(2 Persons Serving)

Jumbo Tandoori Jeenga (prawn) Rs. 3490

Beef Behari Kebab Rs. 3290

Family BBQ Platter Rs. 12,990

BBQ Platter Rs. 7100

Nawabi fish Tikka (Norway ion salmon) Rs. 7990

Mild Medium Hot

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Shuruaat
(Appetizers)

Chicken Ghalafi Kebab Rs. 2090

Jhinga Pakora (jhi-n-ga; pa-ko-ra) Rs. 2790


Succulent Prawns Fritters, seasoned with Ground Spices.

Paneer Tikka (pa-nee-r; tik-ka) Rs. 1390


Chunks of Paneer marinated in Spices and Grilled in a Tandoor.

(All the above items are served with Mint, Tamarind, Plum Chutney and Walnut Raita)

Shorba
(Soups)

Chicken Yakhni (yak-hi-ni) Rs. 990


Flavored Broth infused with Traditional Spices and Sautéed Onions.

Mutton Yakhni (yak-hi-ni) Rs. 1390


Flavored Broth infused with Traditional Spices and Sautéed Onions.

Mulligatawny (mul-li-ga-taw-ny) Rs. 990


A Traditional Lentil Soup, with Chicken and Rice, served with Lemon Wedges.

Samandari Shorba (sh-or-ba) Rs. 1490

(All the above items are served with papadum and 04 kinds of Chutney)

Mild Medium Hot

All Prices are subject to applicable tax


Sindh Sindhi Cuisines have come a
long way from the times of the
Indus valley Civilization. It has
had several influences in its
past and continues to do so.
Pre-partition Indian
subcontinent played a
prominent role in the making of
Sindhi cuisines as we know
them today. Due to substantial
influence of its Indian origins
we see many similarities
between Sindhi and Indian
cuisines in terms of the spicy
aromatic features.

Hyderabadi Murgh Masala (hy-der-aba-di moor-ugh;ma-sa-la) Rs. 1690


Chicken Cooked with Onions, Tomatoes, Fenugreek and Pickles.

Maghaz Masala (ma-gaz; ma-sa-la) Rs. 2190


Lamb Brain Lightly Fried in Dry Ginger, Cooked with Garlic, Onions and Tomatoes Gravy.

Katti Daal (kat-ti; da-al) Rs. 1090


Lentils Infused in Amchoor (Mango Powder), Cooked with Tomatoes and Onions. .

Sindhi Gosht Curry (sin-dhi-go-sh-t-cur-ry) Rs. 2190


Tenderized Mutton Gravy with Onions, Tomatoes, Green Chilies, Garlic, Ginger, Yogurt
and Mint Leaves.

Sindhi Machli Curry (sin-dhi; ma-sh-li; cur-ry) Rs. 3390


Succulent Pieces of Fish in a Tangy Tomato Curry, with a Dash of Coconut and Red
Chili Paste.

Vegan Mild Medium Hot

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Punjab Punjabi cuisine specially
brings to mind images of
appetizing food. It is an
infusion of agriculture and
farming lifestyle that has
prevalent throughout Punjab
for centuries and supported by
locally grown staple food. In
the preparation of Punjabi
food, onion, ginger and garlic
are used extensively to enhance
the taste of the food. Hot roti
and paratha (bread forms) are
a part of all vegetarian / non-
vegetarian dlights.

Tawa Tali Machli (ta-wa-; ma-sh-li) Rs. 2290


Pan Fried Fillet of Fish Marinated with Local Spices.

Murgh Handi (moor-ugh; han-di) Rs. 1790


Boneless Chicken Cubes Cooked with Garlic, Ginger, Tomatoes, Onions, Cream
and Butter.

Jahangiri Chanp Masala (Jaha-ng-iri ; cha-np ma-sa-la) Rs. 2790


Mutton Ribs Dusted with Aromatic Spices, Cooked in Tomatoe and Onion Gravy,

Palak Paneer (pa-lack; pa-ni-r) Rs. 1290


Shallow Fried Cottage Cheese in a Healthy Spinach Gravy and Sautéed with finely
balanced Curry Spices.

Murgh Lahori Karahi Rs. 1990

Mild Medium Hot

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Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Cuisines
are strongly influenced by the
rich cultural surroundings of
the region. The mouth-watering
flavor of cooking originates
from Afghanistan, Central Asia
and Middle East. The people in
these regions do not prefer very
spicy foods and have a more
BBQ style of cooking. They
heavily rely on sheep and goats
for their meat requirements.
The food cooked is in the
animal fat which brings added
flavor to the dish.

Chicken Namkeen Karahi Rs. 1890

Shinwari Karahi (sh-in-wa-ri; ka-ra-he) Rs. 3190


Mutton Cooked in Natural Fat with a Tomato Sauce.

Mutton Chapal Kebab Rs. 3290

Lamb Shinwari Tikka (la-mb ; shin-wa-ri ; tik-ka) Rs. 3990


Hardwood Charcoal Lamb and with Fat.

Mild Medium Hot

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Balochistan
Balochistan Cuisine has a great
influence of the surrounding
regions like with Iranian,
Afghanistan and Turkish, cooks
use the “Sajji” method of
barbecuing whole lamb (on large
skewers over coal pits marinated
only with salt) and bake the breads
in a deep pit. The food contains
hardly any hot spices salt and
traditional herbs are used to flavor
the food. The use of animal fat is
common. The famous Afghani
Nans or Qandhari Nan is used as
a whole wheat bread.

Balochi Tawa Jeenga (balu-chi;jee-n-ga) Rs. 3190


Prawn immersed in a Spicy Tomato Concasse, Infused with local Spices and Red Chilies.

Balochi Namkeen Gosht (Balochi; Nam-keen;go-sh-t) Rs. 3490


Balochi specialty Mutton Dish, Cooked with Salt and Black Pepper.

Tawa Sabzi (ta-wa;sa-b-zi) Rs. 1290


Seasonal Vegetables Stir Fried in a Spicy Onion, Tomato Concasse Gravy.

Vegan Mild Medium Hot

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Kashmir (AJK)
Kashmiri cuisine is the cuisine of
the Kashmir valley (region of
AJK - Greater Kashmir Region).
Rice is the staple food of
Kashmiris and has been so since
ancient times.
Meat, along with rice, is the most
popular food item in Kashmir.
The culinary art is learnt through
heredity and is rarely passed to
outside blood relations.

Kashmiri roghan josh Rs.2690


Mutton shanks, mildly flavored curry garnish with saffron fresh coriander

Shab deg Kashmiri Rs. 2690


Mutton cubes flavored curry, turnip, saffron, fresh coriander leaves served with condiments

Kashmiri Rajma Rs. 1290


Lentils cooked in butter and tomato and onion, make a tarka mango powder tamarind pulp
to garnished with red chili whole, cumin, coriander and fresh curry leaves

Paneer Curry Rs. 2790

Mild Medium Hot

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Gilgit (Baltistan) Gilgit Baltistan cuisine
is as diverse as it is
unique, using mostly
organic food items.
Due to the heights of the
area, the gastronomy is
very High in protein
(Whole wheat, butter,
lamb meat, Yak meat,
nuts, apricot oil, rock
salt); very healthy and
as compared to other
areas, the people are
living very long lives.

Dowdo Soup Rs. 990


Mutton cubes cooked in a rich flavorful broth with homemade noodles and fresh coriander

Hoi Lo Garma Rs. 1890


Homemade flatbread cooked with spinach, mustard seeds, nut paste and spices

Lamb harissa Rs. 1890


Crushed whole-wheat and lamb meat slow-cooked overnight with butter
Seasoned with rock salt

Vegan Mild Medium Hot

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Mughlai
Mughlai Cuisine is a
style of cooking
developed in South
Asia by the imperial
kitchen of the
Muslim Mughal
Empire. This cuisine
is the emulsion of
Central Asia (where
the Mughal rulers
originally came
from) and North
India (Hyderabad,
Uttar Pradesh and
Delhi) and Pakistan

Murgh Tikka Masala (murgh;tik-ka;ma-sa-la) Rs. 1890


Chicken Tikka Grilled to Perfection in our Chef’s Secret Recipe.

Tawa Murgh Malai (ta-wa : moor-gh ; ma-lai) Rs.1890


Chargrilled Chicken Braised in a Chunky Tomatoes and Onions Salsa.

Shahjahani Goshat Lazizi (Sha-h-Jaha-ni : go-sh-at ; laz-izi) Rs. 2690


Mutton Chunks in a Flavored Curry Glazed with Aromatic Persian Saffron
and Fresh Coriander Leaves.

Mutton Noor Mehal (shik-ar-puri; moor-gh; ma-sa-la) Rs. 2690


Mutton Cooked with Yoghurt and an Infused Sesame Seed Cream.

Mild Medium Hot

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Angaron Ki Soughat
BBQ Most etymologists believe that
“Barbeque” derives from the
word “Barbacoa” found in the
language of the Taino people
of the Caribbean and the
Timucua of Florida and
entered European languages
in the form barbecue. The
word translates as sacred fire
pit. The word describes a grill
for cooking meat consisting of
a wooden platform resting on
sticks.

Hazari Kebab (ha-zar-e ke-bab) Rs. 2990


Seared Boneless Chicken with a Garlic Marinade. Topped with Green Chilies and
Cheddar Cheese.

Reshmi Seekh Kebab (re-sh-mee ke-bab) Rs. 2090


Minced Chicken Marinated in Cream Cheese, Cashew Nuts, Onions and
Traditional Spices.

Sheesh Kastori Kebab (she-esh qas-toor-e ke-bab) Rs. 1990


Minced Mutton marinated with traditional Spices, Poppy Seeds and Fenugreek.

Special Lamb Champs Rs. 10,290


Chargrilled Lamb Ribs Marinated in a Fusion Blend of Ground Spices and Pomegranate,
Served with Chilies and Tomato Chutney.

Mild Medium Hot

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Qaus-e-Qaza ke Chawal
(Rice)

Murgh Biryani (Chicken) Rs. 2290


Chilman Biryani (Mutton) Rs. 2990
Nouvaratan Biryani (Vegetables) Rs. 1290
Mutton Peshawari Pulao (Mutton) Rs. 2790
Sindhi Murgh Biryani Rs. 1990
Aromatic Rice with Chicken Infused spices from the Region of Sindh.
Sindhi Gosht Biryani Rs. 2690
Aromatic Rice with Mutton, infused spices from the Region of Sindh.
Sada Chawal Rs. 790
Steamed Rice with a Dollop of Butter.

Naan Roti aur Paratha


(Bread)
Rumali Roti (Phulka) (Basket) Paper thin bread Rs.390
Laihsun Nan (Basket) Tandoori bread with garlic Rs.390
Kalongi Nan (Basket) Tandoori bread with seeds Rs.390
Cheese Nan (Basket) Tandoori bread with cheese Rs.690
Paratha Lachhey Dar (Basket) Buttered bread from the skillet Rs.490
Aloo Paratha (Basket) Buttered bread stuffed with potatoes Rs.390
Taftaan Buttered bread stuffed with sugar Rs.390
Basanti Buttered bread stuffed gram flour Rs.290
Mahraja Buttered bread stuffed spinach cumin seed Rs.290
Meetha Paratha Sweet bread stuffed with sugar Rs.290

Bread Basket (Basket) (Choice of five from above) Rs.460

Mild Medium Hot

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Paimaina-e-Sheerien
(Desserts)

Shai tukra Rs. 790


Bread pudding with Pakistani sweet add saffron and nuts

Gulab Jamon Rs.590


Kneaded Sweet Dough balls, fried in a thick Rose and Saffron Syrup

Ras Malai Rs.990


Tender pieces of curdled Sweet Milk with Pistachio and Rose Essences

Kulfa Faluda Rs. 590


Summertime Treat, made with infused Cardamom Milk.

Seasonal Halwa Rs. 590


Carrot/Pumpkin/Walnuts (Availability depends on Season)

Sheer Khurma Rs. 590

Shahi Kheer Rs. 590

Seasonal Fruit Platter Rs. 890


Assorted Fruit (Availability depends on Season)

All Prices are subject to sales tax


Dawat Dietary Menu
Cooked with Locally Produce Ingredients

(Gluten, Vegetarian, Dairy)

Please talk to our team for your additional requirements (non veg)

Soup

Lentil Soup - Rs. 825


(Mixed dal cooked in vegetable stock & spices)

Hot Snack

Vegetable Pakora - Rs. 950


(Potato, eggplant, green chili, fresh coriander, chickpeas powder, mint chutney)

Salad

Village Green Salad - Rs. 920


(Assorted mixed lettuce, cucumber, tomato, onion & lemon lime dressing)

Main

Vegetable Bhujia - Rs. 950


(Mixed root vegetables, zucchini & beans braised in onion tomato gravy & Pakistani garam
masala)

Red Bean Masala - Rs. 850


(Cooked in Pakistani spices & tomato gravy)

Dessert
Seasonal fresh cut fruits, lime wedge - Rs. 800

Gulab Jamun - Rs. 590

Pakistani Spices
(chili, cumin, fennel, coriander, turmeric & garam masala)

Gluten Free Vegetarian Dairy


Beverages Menu
Juices, Soft Drinks & Mineral Water

Desi Mashrubat
Aalubukhare ka Sharbat ~400

Meethi Lassi ~ 475

Namkeen Lassi ~ 475

Shakarcola ~ 400

Shikajabeen ~400

Mocktails
Serena Lemonade ~ Rs. 650
A truly reFreshing drink of Fresh Lime and Grenadine,
Topped with 7up

Mint Lemonade ~ Rs. 550


A thirst quencher delight with 7-up and Fresh Mint

Pina-Colada ~ Rs. 1050


Pineapple Juice mixed with Coconut Cream and a hint of Lime,
topped with a Pineapple Slice

Pineapple Sunshine ~ Rs. 1050


Orange & pineapple Juice with a hint of Lime, topped with 7up

November Sea Breeze ~ Rs. 1050


A refreshing combination of Cranberry & Apple

Citronelle Rs. 1050


Sparkling bubbly blend of Apple & Mint

Tea/ Coffee Selection

Tea Selection ~ 450


Iced Tea ~ 400
Coffee ~. 600
Cold Coffee ~ 650
Soft Drinks ~ 450
Perrier 330ml ~ 1950
Mineral Water 1.5 L ~ 450
Ginger Ale ~ 1750
Premium Spring Water 01 L ~ 650
Premium Spring Water 320 ML ~ 350

All Prices are subject to applicable tax

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