Pashtun cuisine ( Pashto : پښتني خواړه ) refers to the cuisine of the Pashtuns , who are predominant in Afghanistan and western Pakistan . The cuisine of the Pashtun people is covered under Afghan cuisine and Pakistani cuisine , and is largely based on cereals like wheat, maize, barley and rice as well as a plethora of meat dishes that includes lamb, beef, chicken, and fresh fish. Accompanying these staples are also dairy products (yogurt, whey, cheeses), including various nuts, locally grown vegetables, as well as fresh and dried fruits. Cities such as Peshawar , Jalalabad , Kabul , Quetta and Kandahar are known for being the centers of Pashtun cuisine. The following is a short and incomplete list of some food items that Pashtuns often eat. Kabuli pulao Pekhteh/Peshteh (beef/mutton ribs) naray ghwakha (mutton dish) Chopan Kabob (lamb chops, skewered and grilled on charcoal) Seekh Kebab (beef/mutton/chicken) Chapli kebab Shinwari tikka, roasted
