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Before dinner, the chef permitted the narrator to assist in preparing Chicken Karahi—a Spicy Mughal dish now a staple in local households. The cooking process, involving fresh ingredients and traditional methods, underscores how flavors and techniques have been preserved despite time’s passage.
The vibrant, spicy flavors and aromatic spices encapsulate the essence of Lahore’s culinary culture—bold, rich, and deeply rooted in history. Sharing this meal illustrates how food in Hamandi is not just sustenance but a form of cultural storytelling and preservation.