Sindhi Cuisine

Sai bhaji is a Sindhi stew that combines lentils with spinach and other greens or vegetables. It is commonly served with rice, and the combination of dal, greens, garlic, and spices makes it a substantial everyday dish. [CNA food guide](https://cnalifestyle.channelnewsasia.com/dining/sindhi-cuisine-firangi-superstar-chef-vicky-ratnani-582016)

Dal pakwan pairs spiced chana dal with a crisp, deep-fried flatbread called pakwan. It is strongly associated with Sindhi breakfast and weekend or festive meals rather than being just a generic lentil dish. [New Indian Express](https://www.newindianexpress.com/amp/story/cities/hyderabad/2019/Feb/22/dal-pakwan-the-quintessential-breakfast-of-sindhis.html)

Koki is a dense wheat flatbread that is often eaten with curd, pickle, dal, or tea. It is a practical Sindhi breakfast or travel food, and its cracked, crisp texture differs from a soft roti. [CNA food guide](https://cnalifestyle.channelnewsasia.com/dining/sindhi-cuisine-firangi-superstar-chef-vicky-ratnani-582016)

It includes both vegetarian staples and meat, fish, and rice dishes, so it should not be reduced to one dietary pattern. Sai bhaji, koki, and dal pakwan sit alongside dishes such as Sindhi biryani, which uses spiced rice with meat, chicken, fish, eggs, or vegetables. [Pakistan heritage register](https://heritage.pakistan.gov.pk/SiteImage/Misc/files/ICH%20Pakistan%20Low.pdf)