Charsi tikka, as the name suggests, does not contain any chars but flavourful mutton/lamb fat for extra flavour. So, it is safe and legal to eat. It is like a heavenly food for the mutton/lamb meat lovers. But, where to find the authentic taste? In this article, you will learn a lot about which city of Pakistan is famous for Charsi Tikka.
Which City in Pakistan is famous for Charsi Tikka?
Cutting short, Peshawar is a famous Pakistani city for Charsi Tikka. The Namak Mandi in Peshawar is the hot spot that fills up with the smoky aroma of the fresh lamb barbeque. Peshawar’s Namak Mandi carries the legacy of the all-famous and tastiest Charsi Tikka that lures meat lovers to devour the tender and flavour-filled mutton and lamb tikka. The best place to find it is Nisar Charsi Tikka in Peshawar and elsewhere in Pakistan.
Why is it called Charsi Tikka?
The dish is known as Charsi Tikka because the owner of the brand, The Nisar Charsi Tikka was a Hashish smoker. People often called him Charsi (hashish smoker). Due to his name, his unique recipe of Tikka came to be known as Nisar Charsi Tikka.
What is Peshawari Charsi Tikka?
Unlike other barbeques, Charsi Tikka stands on a separate base of reputation. It is prepared differently which makes it unique and tantalizing to the tastebuds. Charsi Tikka from Peshawar is made with lamb or goat meat. People who love the authentic taste prefer lamb meat.
The cooks marinade the meat cubes and stack them on the skewers. They are generously salted and placed stacked with cubes of fat on the skewers. Then the slow-cooking process of grilled barbeque on wood-fire elevates the smoky aroma and flavour of the dish. The fat dissolves into the meat and adds a unique taste to the meat. People prefer eating it straight from the grill with naan and raita (flavoured yoghurt).
You can either try the grilled tikka or a famous spot in Peshawar Namak Mandi, Nisar Charsi Tikka also offers this dish in Karahi form.
