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Lahori cuisine (Punjabi: لہوری کھانا, Urdu: لاہوری پکوان) refers to the food and cuisine of the city of Lahore in Punjab, Pakistan. It is a part of regional Punjabi cuisine. Lahore is a city with an extremely rich food culture. People from Lahore are famous all over the country for their love for food. The city offers a vast variety of options when it comes to gastronomy. In recent times, the style of food has achieved popularity in a number of different countries, because of its palatable and milder taste, mainly through the Pakistani diaspora.^[1]

Historical influences

The arrival of Islam within South Asia influenced the local cuisine to a great degree as Muslims are forbidden to eat pork or consume alcohol along with the other enforced Islamic dietary laws. Pakistanis focus on other areas of food such as beef, lamb, chicken, fish, lentils and vegetables as well as traditional fruit and dairy. The influence of Central Asian, North Indian and Middle Eastern cuisine in Pakistani food is ubiquitous. Much of the food of Lahore is influenced by the local Punjabi and Mughlai cuisine. Along with traditional local food, Chinese, western and foreign foods are popular throughout the city and have often been fused with local recipes to create refined tastes; Pakistani Chinese food is largely available.

Popular dishes

The following is a list of some foods popular in Lahore.

Chicken Lahori
Gosht karahi (chicken or mutton cooked with a spicy tomato-based gravy in a concave-shaped cooking vessel that resembles a wok) is a speciality of Lahore.
Dal gosht (meat cooked with pulses)
Murgh Cholay/Channay (chicken cooked with chickpeas)
Murgh Musallam (chicken cooked with rice and dry fruits stuffed inside)
Seekh kababs (minced meat rolls)
Gol-gappe / pani-puri
Dahi bhallay (appetizers dipped in yoghurt)
Shawarma/Dhawarma Platter
Chicken tikka (barbecue-style fried chicken pieces)
Biryani
Haleem
Falooda
Halwa Poori - a breakfast speciality of Lahore
Nihari
Samosa
Kheer
Paya (dish)
Lahori Fried Fish
Chargha (Lahori-style roast chicken)
Daal Chawal - Boiled rice with spicy lentils
Lahori Steamed Charga
Lahori Chana Chat
Lahori Daal Murgh
Lahori Red Chicken Karahi
Hareesa - A mixture of Mutton & Lentils
Fried fish
Beef Bong Paaye - Beef Shank meat with foots
Chikkarh Chollay - Water Cooked white grains in black pepper
Naan Haleem - Baked Chapatti bread with mixture of Beef & Lentils
Chicken pakora - chicken pieces roasted with Maida
Chicken Sajji - Roasted & Salted Chicken on low flame in hunter style

Food streets

References

^ "Restaurants In Lahore - Eat And Drink". Visit Lahore. Retrieved 2020-10-08.

External links

[1] "Restaurants In Lahore - Eat And Drink". Visit Lahore. Retrieved 2020-10-08.

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-'''Lahori cuisine'''  ({{lang-pa|{{Nastaliq|لہوری کھانا}}}}, {{lang-ur|{{Nastaliq|لاہوری پکوان}}}}) refers to the food and cuisine of the city of [[Lahore]] in [[Punjab (Pakistan)|Punjab]], [[Pakistan]]. It is a part of regional [[Punjabi cuisine]]. Lahore is a city with an extremely rich food culture.  People from Lahore are famous all over the country for their love for food. The city offers a vast variety of options when it comes to gastronomy. In recent times, the style of food has achieved popularity in a  number of different countries, because of its palatable and milder taste,  mainly through the Pakistani diaspora.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.world66.com/asia/southasia/pakistan/lahore/eating_out|title=Best Restaurants Lahore - Lahore Eating Out|publisher=|accessdate=6 December 2014}}</ref>
+'''Lahori cuisine'''  ({{langx|pa|{{Nastaliq|لہوری کھانا}}}}, {{langx|ur|{{Nastaliq|لاہوری پکوان}}}}) refers to the food and cuisine of the city of [[Lahore]] in [[Punjab (Pakistan)|Punjab]], [[Pakistan]]. It is a part of regional [[Punjabi cuisine]]. Lahore is a city with an extremely rich food culture.  People from Lahore are famous all over the country for their love for food. The city offers a vast variety of options when it comes to gastronomy. In recent times, the style of food has achieved popularity in a  number of different countries, because of its palatable and milder taste,  mainly through the Pakistani diaspora.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Restaurants In Lahore - Eat And Drink|url=https://visitlahore.com/eat-drink/restaurants/|access-date=2020-10-08|website=Visit Lahore|language=en-US}}</ref>
 == Historical influences ==
-The arrival of [[Islam]] within [[South Asia]] influenced the local cuisine to a great degree as [[Muslim]]s are forbidden to eat pork or consume alcohol along with the other enforced [[Islamic dietary laws]]<ref>https://www.parhlo.com/16-best-lahori-food/amp/</ref>
+The arrival of [[Islam]] within [[South Asia]] influenced the local cuisine to a great degree as [[Muslim]]s are forbidden to eat pork or consume alcohol along with the other enforced [[Islamic dietary laws]]. Pakistanis focus on other areas of food such as [[beef]], [[lamb and mutton|lamb]], [[Chicken as food|chicken]], [[Fish as food|fish]], [[lentils]] and [[vegetables]] as well as traditional [[fruit]] and [[Dairy product|dairy]]. The influence of [[Central Asia]]n, [[Indian Cuisine|North India]]n and [[Middle East]]ern cuisine in Pakistani food is ubiquitous.
+Much of the food of Lahore is influenced by the local [[Punjabi cuisine|Punjabi]] and [[Mughlai cuisine]]. Along with traditional local food, Chinese, western and foreign foods are popular throughout the city and have often been fused with local recipes to create refined tastes; [[Pakistani Chinese food]] is largely available.
-<ref>https://www.hungerist.com/post/35-of-the-most-iconic-desi-food-in-lahore-and-where-to-find-them/amp</ref>. Pakistanis focus on other areas of food such as [[beef]], [[lamb and mutton|lamb]], [[chicken]], [[fish]], [[lentils]] and [[vegetables]] as well as traditional [[fruit]] and [[Dairy product|dairy]]<ref>https://www.parhlo.com/16-best-lahori-food/amp/</ref>
-<ref>https://www.hungerist.com/post/35-of-the-most-iconic-desi-food-in-lahore-and-where-to-find-them/amp</ref>. The influence of [[Central Asia]]n, [[Indian Cuisine|North India]]n and [[Middle East]]ern cuisine in Pakistani food is ubiquitous.
-Much of the food of Lahore is influenced by the local [[Punjabi cuisine|Punjabi]] and [[Mughlai cuisine]]. Along with traditional local food, Chinese, western and foreign food are popular throughout the city and have often been fused with local recipes to create refined tastes; [[Pakistani Chinese food]] is largely available<ref>https://www.parhlo.com/16-best-lahori-food/amp/</ref>
-<ref>https://www.hungerist.com/post/35-of-the-most-iconic-desi-food-in-lahore-and-where-to-find-them/amp</ref>.
 ==Popular dishes==
 [[File:Lahore Tikka House (2) - Plain Rice and Lahori Lamb Kabab, Take Two.jpg|thumb|Plain rice and Lahori lamb [[kebab]].]]
 [[File:Lahore Tikka House (3) - Karahi Chicken.jpg|thumb|Lahori-style [[karahi]]]]
-The following is a list of some foods of which Lahore is renowned for having unique tastes<ref>https://www.parhlo.com/16-best-lahori-food/amp/</ref>
+The following is a list of some foods popular in Lahore.
-<ref>https://www.hungerist.com/post/35-of-the-most-iconic-desi-food-in-lahore-and-where-to-find-them/amp</ref>.
 * [[Chicken Lahori]]
 * [[Karahi|Gosht karahi]] (chicken or mutton cooked with a spicy tomato-based gravy in a concave-shaped cooking vessel that resembles a wok) is a speciality of Lahore.
-* Dal gosht (meat cooked with pulses)
+* Dal gosht (meat cooked with [[Legume|pulses]])
-* Murgh Cholay/Channay (chicken cooked with chickpeas)<ref>https://www.parhlo.com/16-best-lahori-food/amp/</ref>
+* Murgh Cholay/Channay (chicken cooked with chickpeas)
-<ref>https://www.hungerist.com/post/35-of-the-most-iconic-desi-food-in-lahore-and-where-to-find-them/amp</ref>
 * [[Murgh Musallam]] (chicken cooked with rice and dry fruits stuffed inside)
 * [[Seekh kabab]]s (minced meat rolls)
-* [[Panipuri|Gol gappa]]
+* [[Panipuri|Gol-gappe]] / [[Panipuri|pani-puri]]
 * Dahi bhallay (appetizers dipped in yoghurt)
-* [[Shawarma]]
+* [[Shawarma|Shawarma/Dhawarma Platter]]
 * [[Chicken tikka]] ([[barbecue]]-style fried chicken pieces)
 * [[Biryani]]
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 * [[Lahori Red Chicken Karahi]]
 * [[Hareesa]] - A mixture of Mutton & Lentils
-* [[Fried Fish]]
+* [[Fried fish]]
-* [[Beef Bong Paaye]] - Beef Shank meet with foots
+* [[Beef Bong Paaye]] - Beef Shank meat with foots
 * [[Chikkarh Chollay]] - Water Cooked white grains in black pepper
 * [[Naan Haleem]] - Baked Chapatti bread with mixture of Beef & Lentils
+* [[Chicken pakora]] - chicken pieces roasted with Maida
-* [[Chicken Sajji]] - Roasted & Salted Chicken on low flame in hunter style<ref>https://www.parhlo.com/16-best-lahori-food/amp/</ref>
+* [[Sajji|Chicken Sajji]] - Roasted & Salted Chicken on low flame in hunter style
-<ref>https://www.hungerist.com/post/35-of-the-most-iconic-desi-food-in-lahore-and-where-to-find-them/amp</ref>
-==Famous Foods==
-<gallery mode="packed" widths="1000" >
-File:Nihari.JPG|[[Nihari]]
-File:Punjabi Chicken Karahi.JPG|[[Chicken karahi]]
-File:Hareesa.JPG| [[Hareesa]]</gallery>
-Lahori food is popular around the globe. The city is replete with the multifarious types of dishes that one can hardly witness anywhere in the world.<ref>https://www.parhlo.com/16-best-lahori-food/amp/</ref>
-In past, Lahore had remained the governing place of Mughals, Turks, and various other Muslims rulers. The food of Lahore exhibits its past. Lahori food is an amazing amalgamation of different cultures<ref>https://www.hungerist.com/post/35-of-the-most-iconic-desi-food-in-lahore-and-where-to-find-them/amp</ref>. Besides, Lahoris are born foodies and like to live an epicurean lifestyle; this is why Lahori food is something we can not ignore<ref>https://www.parhlo.com/16-best-lahori-food/amp/</ref>.
-Lahore lays claim to a large number of regional specialties that reflect the city's ethnic and working-class roots. Included among these are its nationally renowned breakfasts. Siri paaye or [[ paya]]with piping hot roghni naan with chilled sweet [[lassi]] is the famous breakfast of Lahore. Another breakfast widely served breakfast is [[Halwa puri]] and [[naan]] channay found in all corners of Lahore.
-Taka tak is famous dish of Lakshmi chowk which includes stir-fried meat containing brain, kidney prepared with loads of vegetables and taka tak'd on a large pan<ref>https://www.parhlo.com/16-best-lahori-food/amp/</ref>. Lakshmi chowk is also famous for it's desi murgh karahi. Desi Murgh [[Chicken Karahi]] is cooked with the fresh Desi chicken that would be slain in front of you and would be cooked with a desi Ghee (Butter). Besides, the chicken Karahi is served with the yogurt and a plate of salad<ref>https://www.hungerist.com/post/35-of-the-most-iconic-desi-food-in-lahore-and-where-to-find-them/amp</ref>.
-Another famous dish is Tawa Piece chicken. Tawwa piece is marinated and delicious chicken cooked on a pan<ref>https://www.hungerist.com/post/35-of-the-most-iconic-desi-food-in-lahore-and-where-to-find-them/amp</ref>. It is a widely-known dish in Lahore. The chicken is cooked in a heated oil with the addition of onions, tomatoes, green chillis and ginger juice. The spicy Tawwa Chicken is the traditional Lahori food<ref>https://www.parhlo.com/16-best-lahori-food/amp/</ref>.
-Basen [[fried fish]] from Mozang is a dish served in winters in which fish is drenched into the paste, which is made with the gram flour and several other spices and then it is fried in oil<ref>https://www.hungerist.com/post/35-of-the-most-iconic-desi-food-in-lahore-and-where-to-find-them/amp</ref>. The taste of the fish is out the world, it is served with the Allo Bukhara chutney (Prunes sauce)<ref>https://www.parhlo.com/16-best-lahori-food/amp/</ref>.
-Other famous dishes include [[kebab]], tikka and [[chargha]] from Heera Chargha, [[Nihari]] from Waris Nihari House, [[Hareesa]] from Amritsari Hareesa on Nisbat Road, Dumba [[Karahi]] from Ilyas Dumba Karrahi, Truck Adda, Tandoori [[Shawarma]] from T2 Tandoors, Dahi Bhallay from Nafees Dahi Bhallay in Model Town, Haleem from Kozi [[Haleem]] and [[Sajji]] from Krados<ref>https://www.parhlo.com/16-best-lahori-food/amp/</ref>.
-Famous desserts include [[Falooda]], Paitha and Gajar Ka [[Halwa]]<ref>https://www.parhlo.com/16-best-lahori-food/amp/</ref> from Butt Sweets,  ice cream cone from Alamgir Waffles, [[Jalebi]] from Grato Jalebi, Khatai from Khalifa Bakers, [[Fruit Chaat]] from Anarkali, [[Gulab Jamun]] from sharaqpuri gulab jamun<ref>https://www.hungerist.com/post/35-of-the-most-iconic-desi-food-in-lahore-and-where-to-find-them/amp</ref> and Kunafah from Nisa Sultan.
-Moreover, there are also a large number of restaurants, cafes and bistros across the city serving Chinese, Italian, Continental and Mediterranean cuisines. Fast food joints serving [[burger]]s, pizza, sandwiches and shawarmas are also found in all corners of the city<ref>https://www.parhlo.com/16-best-lahori-food/amp/</ref>.
-[[Gawalmandi Food Street]] and [[Fort Road Food Street]] near [[Badshahi Mosque]] are famous food streets for enjoying traditional Lahori cuisine and street foods. M. M. Alam road is neighborho<ref>https://www.hungerist.com/post/35-of-the-most-iconic-desi-food-in-lahore-and-where-to-find-them/amp</ref>od famous for upscale cafes and restaurants serving international cuisines. The neighborhood also has many rooftop restaurants. [[Johar Town]] is also a famous food hub with a large number of restaurants<ref>https://www.parhlo.com/16-best-lahori-food/amp/</ref>.
-==Food Streets==
+==Food streets==
-* [[M M Alam Road Food Street]]
 * [[Fort Road Food Street]]
-* [[Gawalmandi Food Street]]<ref>https://www.parhlo.com/16-best-lahori-food/amp/</ref>
+* [[Gawalmandi Food Street]]
-<ref>https://www.hungerist.com/post/35-of-the-most-iconic-desi-food-in-lahore-and-where-to-find-them/amp</ref>
 ==See also==
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 * [http://www.evernewrecipes.com/tag/lahori/ Lahori Recipes]
 * [https://web.archive.org/web/20100219002350/http://chowk.com/articles/8777 A Taste of Lahore: Chowk]
+* [https://www.skardu.pk/20-real-yum-street-foods-of-lahore-which-makes-lahore-lahore-aey/ Real yum Street Foods of Lahore]
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