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PAKISTAN





Map of Pakistan
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LOCATION:
Southern Asia, bordering the Arabian Sea, between India on the east and Iran and Afghanistan on the west and China in the north

CAPITAL CITY:
Islamabad

POPULATION:
176,242,949 (July 2009 est.)

LANGUAGES:
Punjabi 48%, Sindhi 12%, Siraiki (a Punjabi variant) 10%, Pashtu 8%, Urdu (official) 8%, Balochi 3%, Hindko 2%, Brahui 1%, English (official; lingua franca of Pakistani elite and most government ministries), Burushaski and other 8%

WEBSITE:
www.tourism.gov.pk/tourism_in_ pakistan.html

Recipes From Pakistan



Pakistani cuisine combines influences from Central Asia, the Middle East, and South Asia. Meat comprises the main part of Pakistani meals, with dishes made with beef, lamb, and chicken, but not pork, as Pakistan is mostly Muslim. Staple foods include wheat and rice, and lentils and chickpeas are favorites. Legumes are usually included in at least one daily meal, often in a thick sauce. Potatoes and onions are staple vegetables, and other vegetables and fruits are often made into condiments, sauces, and pickles. Pakistanis enjoy their dishes highly spiced.
Chicken Jalfarezi

Chicken Jalfarezi

This is a popular Pakistani dish and it is a quick and tasty way to use leftover roast chicken. It can also be made with lamb or beef instead of chicken.
Find this recipie on Page 301 of Kitchens of the World

Kokub’s Mango Chutney

This mango chutney is delicious served with fish, chicken, or steak, and it is a perfect accompaniment to curries.
Find this recipie on Page 302 of Kitchens of the World