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Pakistani Comfort food for Winters

From wearing warm and cozy sweaters and laying in soft Gajar Ka Halwa
blankets for hours in winters, Pakistani people also enjoy
these cool days and chilly nights with scrumptious yet Gajar Ka Halwa is another famous thing in winters. It is the
body-warming food items. So, in case if you are unaware sweet dish made of carrots, sugar, ghee and dry fruits. It
or missing out on any of the must - have winter food items is served hot with khoya topping and shredded almonds.
then go on and give it a read Any winter gathering either a family feast or a wedding is
incomplete without it. It is the most scrumptious winter
Dry Fruits delicacy beneficial in many ways. Gajar ka Halwa is the
most wanted sweet dish in winters.
This is the first thing that immediately comes to mind
while talking about Winters. There are a variety of dry fruits
including walnuts, almonds, pistachios, pine nuts, cashew
nuts, raisins, and dates that are available at every corner
of the city. These dry fruits not only help you keep warm
but also prevent you from weight gain, constipation, heart
diseases, etc. People in Pakistan enjoy Mongphali, Kaju,
Akhrot, and other dry fruits to the fullest.

Paye

Being in Pakistan, one simply cannot skip having Paye in
their meal. It is the famous Pakistani winter food item from
Punjab region. Only an expert cook can make it. The curry
of Paye, topped with chopped green chilies, coriander and
lemon juice and you can make it as much spicy as you
Fish want. It is a favorite winter season food in Pakistan. People
usually prefer eating it in dinner and breakfast.
It is the healthiest one among all the food choices present
here. It is beneficial for eyes, skin, hair, heart, and brain.
For a lot of people their reason to love winter is eating fish
out in the cold. Fried fish is easily available in Pakistan at
Dhaabas with the choice of different flavorings. People go
out and enjoy the beautiful weather accompanied by
delicious fish cuisines.

Halwa Puri

Halwa Puri is the most famous nashta on a weekend
morning. Although, people eat it in other seasons too,
but it is mostly preferred on a winter morning because of
Kashmiri Chai the heaviness of the yummy halwa with deep fried puri.
They are easily available on nearby bakers or any dhaaba
Kashmiri Chai is the most preferred beverage in winters. A out there.of Paye, topped with chopped green chilies,
lot of people know it as Gulabi Chai because it is pink in coriander and lemon juice and you can make it as much
color. It is garnished with pistachios and almonds. It is a spicy as you want. It is a favorite winter season food in
popular beverage in winter weddings and formal dinners. Pakistan. People usually prefer eating it in dinner and
Kashmiri Chai is sweet, nutty and warm and therefore, breakfast.
makes a perfect combo for winters.

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