Chapli Kebab as comfort food — exactly what I needed

Some dishes exist to comfort and Chapli Kebab is absolutely in that category. The boldly spiced and aromatic quality works on something almost primal — you feel the warmth of it immediately. ghee does work that no substitute can replicate.

Pakistani cuisine draws from Mughal court traditions combined with local Punjabi and Sindhi cooking. There's something about the a BBQ nihari restaurant at midnight context that reinforces the comfort effect. zeera cumin water alongside is the traditional way and it makes complete sense. I come back to this dish when I need something dependable and restorative.