11 winter foods to satisfy your cravings

KARACHI: The weather in Karachi has been amazing these past few days. As Karachiites we crave and wait for this pleasantness all the time, especially in the sweltering heat of summers. Let’s face it we get way too much sun all year round and crave that Quetta ki hawa. And when winter does finally arrive, we have to enjoy it to it’s fullest, ammirite?

Following are some winter food cravings we can’t get enough of:

1. Chai

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Apologies for the lack of activity on here, we'll be back soon please stick around! Till then, here's a steaming hot cup(s) of Pathan ki chai we're cozying up to.

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2. Nihari

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#Repost @outonabudget with @get_repost ・・・ #OutOnABudgetWithNidaAbbas Beef Nihari holds a very special place in my heart since my childhood! Nothing feels better than coming home to a PR box of home cooked nihari! I received this parcel from @homefoodsbyaghadawar earlier last week and I kid you not, the moment it got delivered the aroma filled the room, it came nicely packed without any leakage. The flavors were so authentic and delicious that even writing this my mouth is all watery! Home Foods By Agha Dawar is a home-based food venture and their food is super flavorful and wholesome! If you’re looking someone to cater your dawaaats, functions or even your day to day dinner I would highly suggest this homebased venture!! Quantity: 10/10 Quality: 10/10 Taste: 10/10 Worth the price: 10/10 Highly recommended!! #karachi #karachiites #karachites #karachilife #karachigram #food #karachibloggers #karachidiaries #karachiblogger #karachifood #pakistan #nihari #beefnihari #karachifoodbloggers #karachifoodie

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3. Fried fish

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And the fishy business continues.. fresh off the grill snapper😋 #freshfishdaily#fish#prawn#grilled#fried#fillet#foodiesofinstagram#swotsguide#seafood#seafoodlovers##qahwati#qahwatirestaurant#seaview#dodarya#karachiites#karachifood#karachi#karachifooddiaries#karachifoodbloggers#karachifood#karachifoodie#karachibloggers #ketodiet#ketopakistan#healthyfood#healthylifestyle#freshfishdaily#fish#prawn#grilled#fried#fillet#foodiesofinstagram#swotsguide#seafood#seafoodlovers##qahwati#qahwatirestaurant#seaview#dodarya#karachiites#karachifood#karachi#karachifooddiaries#karachifoodbloggers#karachifood#karachifoodie#karachibloggers#karachiites

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4. Moong Phali/ Roasted peanuts

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Verusenaga Kayalu or Moongphali. . . A healthy snack that one can't resist, although I can 🙈🙈, haha not so fond but can manage 😊😊😊. . . How about you guys 😄😄?? . . #moongphali #palli #verusenagakayalu

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5. Shakar kandi (sweet potato)

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Shakar kandi a.k.a Sweet Potato #sweetpotato #sweetpotatoes #shakarkandi #shakarqandi #streetfood #streetfoodpakistan #pakistanstreetfood #streetfoodphotography #streetfood #food #foodphotography #foodporn #foodphotography #foodphoto #iphonexphotography #foodiesofpakistan #yummy #delicious #buzzfeedfood #buzzfeedfoods #huffposttaste #droolclub #igfood #hungry #eats #foodpics #foodporn #foodpornography #foodstagram #goodeats #dawndotcom #iphonestreetphotography

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6. Soup

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Tried this new recipe of Hot and sour soup and it turned out Ah-mazing! Definitely worth a try if you’re looking for some restaurant style hot and sour soup. Here’s the recipe: 🐔Chicken broth as required 🐔Boiled and shredded chicken 🥕Medium sized Capsicum, Carrot and Cabbage (julienne cut) 🥙Coriander leaves 🥙finely chopped garlic 🌶Chuck in your soy and chilli sauce (2tbsp each) 🌶Vinegar 1 tbsp 🌶Ketchup 1 tbsp (although chilli garlic was recommended but it wasn’t available so I chopped up some garlic and added ketchup to give a little garlicky taste) 🐔Chicken Powder 1tsp -Sugar 1tbsp -Salt (to taste) -Black pepper powder 1/2 tbsp. -Cornflour (as required) 🥚Egg (1) How to make it: Step 1: Add your vegetables and the chicken powder, coriander leaves and chopped garlic in the Chicken broth. Let it boil for 2 minutes. Step 2: Chuck in all your sauces give it a good stir. Add Black pepper powder, Sugar and Salt (according to taste). Let it simmer for 5-7 mins. Last step: Add cornflour to give that thick texture and lastly your perfectly beaten egg to finish it off. Pro- tip: Add some fresh coriander leaves after you’re done for a little garnish and presentation 🌸 #foodblogging #dubaifoodbloggers #foodfacts #alldayeveryday #dxbfoodblogging #foodprep #teabags #tealovers #foodfacts #soups #pakistanifoodbloggers #khifoodblogging #feedyoursoul #foodfeed #tasty #pakistanifood #karachifoodies #foodnetwork #foodjournal #foodies #khaanaShaana #letsblogsomefood #foodgawker #instafood #soulfood #myfoodjournal #foodstagram #foodmemes

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7. Kachori|Halwa Puri|Desi Nashta

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THE KACHORI LOVE 😋❤ .. .. OUTSIDE REX CENTER SADDAR KARACHI ! .. .. #karachifood #karachites #streetfood #pakistanistreetfood #lovefood #kachori #instagram #heresmyfood #foodgram #foodpic #eeeeat #foodie #lovefood #foodislife #positivevibesonlyp

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Sunday is incomplete without desi nashta 😍 What did you have today in breakfast ? #pakistan #food #foodporn #pakistanifoodblogger karachifoodie #karachifooddiaries #foodgasm #karachifood #breakfast #halwapuri #pakistanibloggers #karachibloggers #cooking #foodporn #nashta #yummy #foodphotography #pictureoftheday #foodie #lahorefood #Islamabadfood

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Desi nashta is the best thing to start your day with 😋 What’s your favourite nashta spot?✨

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8. Tikka

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Mix barbeque platter😍😋🔝 #pakistanexplore

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9. Chapli Kabab

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Awesome Chapli Kebabs were photographed (then eaten)! 🤪 @the_lady_chef #theladychef #food #foodporn #foodphotography #foodie #pakistan #karachi #karachieat #karachifood #karachifooddiaries #karachifoodbloggers #pakistanphotography #pakistanphotography #photographersinpakistan #pakistanifood #chaplikebab #chaplikabab #kebab #kabab #paratha #laalmirch #lalmirch #chatni #chutni #stephanandrewphotography #stephanandrewphotographer #stephanandrew #foodstagram

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10. Makai/ Roasted corns

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No substitute for Rait wali makai (sweetcorn cooked in sand and heated by burning wood). Outclass taste. #arabsummer #bts #dubai #dubaitag #foodporn#probablyeating#goodtimes #friends #imissit #iloveit#instadaily #instafresh #instafood#karachifoods#mydubai #mypakistan#desifood#tbt #vsco #sweetcorn

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