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Pakistan has no single official national dish, but nihari is the one most often named, an overnight beef stew whose gravy clings like velvet. Cook it with our Nihari recipe, then explore all 136 authentic Pakistani recipes below.

The Most Famous Pakistani Dishes

  1. Nihari

    Nihari cooks overnight. The name comes from the Arabic for morning, and it was breakfast: meat put on the fire after evening prayers and eaten at dawn. Old Delhi and Lahore both …

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What is the national dish of Pakistan?

Pakistan has no single official national dish, but nihari is the one most often given that title, an overnight beef stew whose gravy clings like velvet. A step-by-step recipe is on this page, alongside 135 more authentic Pakistani recipes.

What food is Pakistan famous for?

Pakistan's most famous dish is nihari. This page collects 136 authentic Pakistani recipes, from everyday classics to festive specialities.