A major cookbook on Pakistani food, Pakistanputs this delicious and varied cuisine in its cultural context. Thanks to shared borders with Afghanistan, China, India, and Iran, and a history of migration and trade, Pakistani dishes draw upon a marvelous array of flavors and ingredients that make food one of the countrys finest qualities.

With over 100 recipes for sauces, chutneys, aromatic curries and subtly spiced vegetables, Pakistanis a perfect introduction to readers new to the cuisine and a welcome reminder of favorites to those already familiar.

A few of the recipes that await: Spiced Chicken Dumplings,Lentil Fritters in Yogurt,Tangy Potato Curry, Slow-Cooked Lamb,Saffron-Infused Flatbread,andParsi Wedding Custard. Along with essays profiling each of the countrys regions,abundant and dramatic photography, and a showstoppingpackage,Pakistanis a cookbook to be read, savored, and cooked from every night.