Famous 10 Lahore Street Food

Famous 10 Lahore Street Food

Here are a few famous street food dishes from Lahore, Pakistan:

1. Lahori Fish:

Coat fish fillets in a mixture of gram flour, salt, red chili powder, and ajwain seeds

Deep-fry the coated fish until it is golden brown and crispy

Serve with chutney or raita on the side

2. Seekh Kebabs:

In a bowl, mix together ground meat (such as lamb or beef), minced onions, minced garlic, chopped cilantro, and a mixture of spices (such as cumin, coriander, paprika, and garam masala)

Shape the mixture into kebabs and grill or cook in a pan until fully cooked

Serve the kebabs with chutney or raita on the side

3. Lahori Cholay:

Soak chickpeas overnight and then boil them until they are soft

In a separate pan, heat some oil and sauté diced onions until they are golden brown

Add your choice of spices (such as cumin, coriander, paprika, and garam masala) and diced tomatoes to the pan and cook for an additional minute

Add the boiled chickpeas to the pan and cook for 5-10 minutes or until the cholay are heated through

Serve the cholay with paratha or naan on the side

4. Paya:

In a pan, heat some oil and add diced onions, minced garlic, and minced ginger

Add your choice of spices (such as cumin, coriander, paprika, and garam masala) and cook for an additional minute

Add sliced goat trotters to the pan and cook until the meat is tender

Serve the paya with naan or roti on the side

Paya

5. Halwa Puri:

Make a batch of halwa (a sweet, semolina-based dessert) according to your desired recipe

Deep-fry small rounds of dough to make puri (fluffy, fried flatbreads)

Serve the halwa and puri together, either as a breakfast dish or a dessert.

Halwa Puri:

6. Nihari:

In a pan, heat some oil and add diced onions, minced garlic, and minced ginger

Add your choice of spices (such as cumin, coriander, paprika, and garam masala) and cook for an additional minute

Add sliced beef or lamb to the pan and cook until the meat is tender

Pour in enough water to cover the meat and bring the mixture to a boil

Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 2-3 hours or until the meat is tender and falls off the bone

Serve the nihari with naan or roti on the side

7. Biryani:

Cook basmati rice according to package instructions

In a separate pan, heat some oil and sauté diced onions until they are golden brown

Add your choice of protein (such as chicken, lamb, or tofu) and cook until it is fully cooked

Stir in some biryani masala (a spice blend that can be purchased or made at home using a mixture of cardamom, cinnamon, cumin, and coriander) and diced vegetables (such as bell peppers, carrots, and peas)

Mix the cooked rice and the protein mixture together and garnish with fried onions and cilantro

8. Sohan Halwa:

In a pan, heat some ghee (clarified butter) and add 1 cup of coarsely ground cornmeal

Cook the cornmeal, stirring constantly, until it is light golden brown in color

In a separate pan, heat some water and dissolve 1 cup of sugar in it

Add the sugar syrup to the cornmeal and stir to combine

Cook the mixture for an additional 5-10 minutes or until it becomes thick and comes away from the sides of the pan

Stir in some chopped almonds, pistachios, and cardamom powder

Pour the mixture into a greased dish and let it cool

Cut the Sohan halwa into squares or diamonds and serve

9. Kulfi:

In a pan, heat some milk and bring it to a boil

Reduce the heat to low and simmer the milk until it is reduced by half

Stir in some sugar and your desired flavorings (such as saffron, cardamom, rose water, or chopped nuts)

Pour the mixture into kulfi molds or ice cube trays and freeze until solid

Serve the kulfi as a frozen treat

10. Bun Kebab:

In a bowl, mix together ground meat (such as lamb, beef, or chicken), diced onions, minced garlic, chopped cilantro, and a mixture of spices (such as cumin, coriander, paprika, and garam masala)

Shape the mixture into small patties and cook them in a pan until fully cooked

Split a bun in half and place a cooked patty in each half

Top the patties with diced onions, tomatoes, and chutney or ketchup, and serve.