A Taste of Sindh in its Capital

Pakistan’s largest metropolitan city, Karachi, is home to one of the largest and most diverse cuisines, not just from within Pakistan but beyond as well. However, there has been a distinct lack of representation of Sindhi cuisine in Karachi, the province Karachi belongs to, but there is a reason for that.

One reason is that many people believe that Sindhi culture and authentic Sindhi food can only be found in the home and cannot be truly replicated in commercial establishments, so people generally prefer eating at home than in a restaurant.

Meet Mr. AR Jamali, the owner of Café Sindh in Karachi who is of Sindhi origin and a chef in his own right, with experience in international and local kitchens. Mr. Jamali believes that the same pride taken in Sindhi culture and language should also be extended to its diverse and delicious cuisine. Mr. Jamali wishes to provide an ambience that reflects Sindhi culture to enhance the dining experience at his café; hence, traditional Sindhi music, artwork and décor all provide a complete ethnic experience for diners. 

Mr. Jamali says that the best way to eat busri is by breaking off pieces of the bread and dipping it into the butter placed in the middle.

Rolling the bread.

Adding powdered jaggery (gur).

Spreading it out.

Adding butter.

Adding another layer of bread on top.

Cooking it with oil or ghee.

Making sure both sides are completely cooked.

Adding extra butter on top.

Busri that is ready to serve.