Pakistan

Country - Pakistan

Cuisine Description - The Cuisine of Pakistan (Urdu: پاک پکوان) can be described as a refined blend of various cuisines. Pakistani cuisine is known for its richness and flavour.[1]
Within Pakistan, cuisine varies greatly from region to region, reflecting the country's ethnic and cultural diversity. The cuisine in Eastern Pakistan, particularly Sindh and to some extent Punjab can be spicy characterizing the South Asian flavour. Food in Western Pakistan particularly the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Balochistan, Gilgit-Baltistan and Pakistan Occupied Kashmir involves the use of mild aromatic spices and less oil is used characterizing affinities to the Afghan cuisine.
The main course is served with wheat bread (naan) or rice. Salad is generally taken with the main course rather than before. Assorted fresh fruit or desserts are consumed for dessert.[2] However, meat plays a more dominant role in Pakistani food, compared to other South Asian cuisines. According to a 2003 report, an average Pakistani consumed three times more meat than an average Indian.[3] Of all the meats, the most popular are beef, goat, lamb and chicken. Seafood is generally not consumed in large amounts, though it is[4] very popular in the coastal areas of Sindh and the Makran coast of Balochistan.
International cuisine and fast food are popular in cities. Blending local and foreign recipes (fusion food) such as Pakistani Chinese, is common in large urban centres. Furthermore, as a result of lifestyle changes, ready made Masalas (mixed and ready to use spices) are becoming increasingly popular. However, given the diversity of the people of Pakistan, cuisines generally differ from home to home and may be totally different than the mainstream Pakistani cuisine. Copyright Wikipedia