Kshmir ke Riwaiti Pakwaan Waza In Pakistan

 Kshmir ke Riwaiti Pakwaan Waza In Pakistan

The beauty of Kashmir is eternal. Houseboats floating in the snow-capped mountains and Dal Lake. Saffron fields, fruit-bearing trees and flowering springs. There is little mention of the beauty of Kashmir. Each season has its own beauty but the view of autumn is so enchanting that one gets lost in these views.

The cooks who came with Timur Ling in the 15th century are still living in Kashmir. If Lucknow is the home of traditional chefs, then Wazapura in Srinagar where skilled cooks have been living for years. Waza literally means food shop.

Given the number of dishes at Waza, this name is apt and accurate.

A variety of dishes are the result of Waza's overnight hard work. Making Wazwan dishes is not just a matter of a mediocre cook. Their craftsmanship and the delicacy of the food they make is unparalleled.

Four or eight guests are eagerly awaiting a meal, sitting around a clear white electric tablecloth on the floor and a copper plate placed on it. The attendant washes his hands in front of each guest, offering Tasht and Nari, and the Muslims begin the meal with the words of Bismillah and the Hindu Lord Rudra.

Waza himself eats meat, chicken and salad chickens in tambourines, one after the other, in the guests' trays. The atmosphere is resonant with the aroma of food and guests are busy eating with their heads bowed. , Rasta, rogan josh, watermelon, as well as yogurt in small delicate earthen bowls, all kinds of sauces, fragrant palao in saffron and hot breads coming out of the oven, bowl of kheer or ferni bowl.

Where the guest has the opportunity to look the other way.

It is said that whenever Pandit Nehru came to Kashmir, Sheikh Abdullah used to arrange Wazwan for him. ۔

Dishes like Nadro Yakhni, Gucci Palau, Dum Aloo, Rajma Gogji, Hook Ka Saag are some of the dishes that are part of Wazan.

Watermelon is the last dish of Wazwan which is served to the guests. That is to say, Alma is announcing the end of the feast of Gosht Wazwan.

Then the laughter erupts and the guests barely get up and go home to remember the chicken dishes. For any guest, the arrangement of Vazwan is the first letter of the host and represents the dignity and status of the host.

Although Kashmiri food stalls have opened in the big green cities today and Wazwan is also arranged in some places, but what about the traditional Wazwan of Kashmir! Has been

Salma Hussain is a keen cook, expert chef and food historian. His Persian language has explained the mysteries and secrets of the history of medieval Mughal cuisine. She has authored several books and also works as a food consultant with large hotels.