FAMOUS STREET FOODS OF PAKISTAN | Top 10 Street Food Collection | PAKISTANI STREET FOOD COOKING

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: lamb

Chicken is leaner and more affordable than beef.

basmati rice

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: long-grain rice

Quinoa provides more protein, while long-grain rice is less expensive.

raisins

🥗Healthier: dried apricots

💰Cheaper: sultanas

Dried apricots offer similar sweetness with added nutrients.

almonds

🥗Healthier: walnuts

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Walnuts provide healthy fats, while sunflower seeds are budget-friendly.

Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add sliced onions and sauté until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and ginger; cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

Add cubed beef and brown on all sides, about 8-10 minutes.

Sprinkle in cumin, cardamom, cinnamon, bay leaves, salt, and black pepper; mix well.

Pour in water and bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer until beef is tender, about 1-1.5 hours.

Remove beef and set aside; strain the broth and reserve.

In the same pot, add soaked basmati rice and stir to coat with oil.

Pour reserved broth over the rice; bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low.

Cover and cook until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed, about 20 minutes.

Fluff rice with a fork; gently fold in cooked beef, sautéed carrots, raisins, and almonds.

Serve warm, garnished with additional almonds if desired.

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