Pakistanis, being Muslims, don’t consume pork and alcohol, they rather concentrate on beef, chicken, fish and vegetables. They also use a lot of flavors, you will see these in majority of dishes: chilli powder, ginger, curry, coriander, paprika, cinnamon and garlic.

A little glossary for a newbie:

• Shahi tukra – a sweet dish made with sliced bread, cream, sugar, milk and saffron.
• Chicken tandoori – chicken marinated and roasted in tandoor
• Roti – local bread
• Dhal – is a stew made with lentils
• Raita – vegetable salad with yogurt
• Must-Drink in Pakistan: lassi (yogurt drink)

• Remember: alcohol is prohibited here!