Chitrali cuisine

Pilaf usually of beef which is preboiled until it is extremely tender is an essential dish at large gatherings and the meat is served lying on top of the rice.

Rishiki Thin pancakes or crepes made of a batter consisting of whole wheat flour, water and eggs.

Taaw Kahak Chicken which is roasted on a griddle with additional pressure applied, usually by placing a rock or heavy pot over it.

The cold climate of Chitral is one of the factors contributing to the popularity of soups in Chitrali cuisine.

Leganu Made with tiny lentil-flour dumplings and unlike most Chitrali cuisine it is often quite spicy.

Lajhaik Similar to the Kashmiri hareesa, it is a thick soup of whole wheat and barley grains slowly stewed together with lamb, beef or duck.

Khhamalogh A soup consisting of the skulls of sheep, goats or cattle crushed and slowly simmered for many hours.

Ghalmandi A dish of layered flat breads with a filling of cottage cheese, coriander and chives and covered in melted butter and walnut oil.