1) You visit/live in Pakistan and you don’t try a paan? Impossible. Now I’m not saying that one has to get addicted to it, but there won’t be much harm in trying it at least once, right? Try it. You’ll know how good it tastes then. 2) In a country with paan kiosks scattered around, how can one possibly miss the paan-stained pavements or corners? They chew, take in the
The basis of Pakistani cuisine comes from the spreading of the Islam religion, starting in 700 A.D. The arrival of Islam within South Asia greatly influenced local cuisine. Since Muslims (who practice the Islam religion) are forbidden to eat pork or consume alcohol, Pakistanis focus on other areas of food such as chicken, lamb, beef, fish, vegetables, fruit, and dairy. Pakistani cuisine is well-known for its richness and flavor. Preferences