3 Most Popular Pakistani Deep Fried Dishes

For centuries, food has been cooked by deep-frying, a process that involves immersing food in hot oil and cooking it at temperatures above 170°C. Cooking this way yields a crispy outside and soft, tender inside, yet done improperly it can also lead to soggy, greasy foods with bitter tastes. Crispy on the outside, melt in the mouth on the inside. On the other side, deep-frying results in some pretty magical flavors when done properly.

Here are 3 deep-fried Pakistani traditional dishes made by adding traditional spices that are liked and most preferred by all generations.

1. Chargha
2. Samosa
3. Vegetable Pakoras

Chargha

Chargah is a Lahori chicken specialty that can be dry-fried or deep-fried, depending on local preferences. Chargah is typically made with a whole chicken, however, cuts of chicken such as breasts, drumsticks, or thighs are also common. The chicken is then marinated in a mixture of spices for several hours or overnight and then steamed until tender.

This marinade consists of chilies and spices such as cumin seeds, cinnamon, chaat masala, coriander, garam masala, and lemon juice. The fried variant is cooked in a wok or skillet with plenty of hot oil. It can be served both with rice and naan along with salad and drink to make it more flavorsome and delicious.

Samosa

Samosas are tasty snacks made with a variety of ingredients ranging from vegetables to meat. Popular throughout Pakistan, samosas are typically served hot, accompanied by chopped onions, yogurt, or fresh chutney. The word “samosa” is of Persian origin, meaning “triangular“.

The triangular puri-based snack is extra crispy on the outside, and soft and chewy on the inside. It is delicious and contains a variety of different flavors such as meat, veggies (such as onions, lentils, spiced potatoes) peas, or ground meat. What more could you ask for?

Vegetable Pakoras

There are some snacks that are just so addictive! Crispy and crispy deep-fried vegetable pakoras are one of them. Pakistan is one of those countries when it comes to food, Pakistan stands first in the list of making the best and most delicious food whether it is dry fried or deep-fried. It is a street food that is deep-fried and served with chutney.

They’re addictive, and one of Pakistan’s most popular street food snacks. Enjoy this Vegetable Pakora with a cup of hot tea or coffee in the afternoon on a cold day! It is not a time taking food that would make you starve, rather it would be ready within minutes.