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Sunday 9 August 2020

Cengiz Conkson: Turgut confuses Karachi vs Lahore biryani on visiting Pakistan: debate crossed border-fusion stories

Karachians and Lahoris often come on the row about the superior taste of their cuisines and this debate are never-ending. It seems that debate of Karachi vs Lahori food has crossed the border and foreigners are jumping in the ground to decide the flavor winner. Famous Turkish actor Cangiz Conkson, who is playing Turgut Alp character in a hit Turkish series Dirilis; Ertugrul has wished to visit Pakistan to decide between Karachi vs Lahore Biryani; which one is tastier.


Cangiz Conkson appeared in an exclusive interview on the third day of Eid for Pakistani channel ARY and expressed his gratitude and love for Pakistani fans. The Renowned host Waseem Badami and a legend cricketer Shahid Afridi had a lively chit chat with the Turkish celebrity. During the candid interview, Waseem Badami asked Cangiz,

'Are you familiar with anything from Pakistan? ....anything Urdu or about any dish from Pakistan which you want to share with millions of people watching?
After a pause...
'I know about the food Biryani, but I don't know which one is good Lahore or Karachi? You tell me! Turgut's reply was taken in the excitement by the host.

'It's only Karachi. I belong to Karachi and I' ll go for Karachi Biryani. Lala (Shahid Afridi) will also second me that Karachi Biryani is tastier, ' Waseem Badami provoked his co-host to join his opinion. (Interestingly, the flare of the local debate was evident in Badami's statement)


'Yes, Karachi Biryani is tastier especially Sindhi Biryani is my favorite, ' Shahid Afridi couldn't avoid agreeing. The hosts stopped to hear from Turkish celebrity then.

' I'll come to Pakistan InshaAllah,... will taste Lahore too and will tell you my idea.' Turgut reserved his comments very smartly. This seems that Cengiz is very much concerned about his food choices and tastes from the world.

karachi vs lahore biryani

 So the guys Karachi vs Lahore flavor and taste fight has crossed the borders and fire is on to cook the most delicious food of Pakistan for the tourists and foreign guests.

'We will wait... Shahid Afridi replied generously.

'Ok, we leave it on you,' Waseem Badami wrapped up the topic (of course, we love every flavor of Pakistan)  and continued.

'When did you actually got aware of your popularity in Pakistan? 'Through Instagram,' Cangiz answered and paused.

 'Aann...,' Waseem Badami exclaimed in amazement.

 'I had so much... , so much... you know marriage proposals from Pakistan?' Cengiz reply joined a big cackle from Waseem Badami.

 'But I' m telling that I can't marry everyone,' Turgut of Ertugrul disappointed to all hopeful Pakistani fans.

'I'm not married but there is someone in my life whom I' m committed for a long time,' Cangiz also told it in the start of interview.


'What did you people think, when Pakistanis commented on Esra's western attire in instagram posts?.... That Pakistanis went so much deep in the characters that they wanted you all to live life just as in the drama. What is your stance on it?' Waseem Badami asked a difficult question.

'I think its our success that we put too much to get close to characters, but we're professional actors. The negative character in the drama doesn't mean that the person is negative in real life too. We' re professional,' Cangiz tried to explain the fans.

'We had an idea that this series will be hit in Muslim countries because of the content and the same was about Pakistan, but popularity here is above our expectations,' Cangiz told on one question.

He also thanked Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan for recommending the series which gave it a big boost to see such massive hit.

At the end Cangiz Conkson, Turgut repeated his desire to visit Pakistan soon.

We think he's also excited to give a taste to most popular traditional dish Biryani in two largest cities Karachi and Lahore of Pakistan.


Karachians claim to cook best-tasted rice and meat dishes like nihari, Haleem and Biryani and say Lahori cuisine is far behind to develop such taste in their effort. On the other hand, Lahori says "Lahore Lahore aye"... that taste buds and tasty food only belongs to Lahore. Lahoris are specialist in cooking of lamb legs and brain (sri paye) and rice with soup. Interestingly this bickering has crossed the border and reached Turkey.

Karachi food is more inspired by Mughal and Hyderabadi cuisine and uses traditional subcontinent spices which make the Karachi food a little spicer and flavourful.
On the other food, Lahori food is more inspired by local flavors and is cooked in organic oil or butter to enhance the flavors.

Karachi Biryani


Karachi Biryani is more Spicer and prepared with layers of roasted meat and boiled rice. This Biryani is light in fat and anyone can eat its 2-3 big plates in one go without adding any salad even. It is equally popular and cooked with chicken, beef, or mutton in all parts of Pakistan.

Lahori Biryani pulao

On the other hand, Lahori Biryani, also called 'pulao' is a traditional dish of Punjab province. In Lahori, Biryani Rice is cooked in the soup of roasted meat and is heavier in fat. It is also famous in Pakistan as it is less spicy and rich in taste and nutrition. Lahori pulao is served with salad and yogurt dip mostly.

Turkish celebrities have gained enormous popularity and have become a household name in Pakistan after the massive success of historical Turkish series Ertugrul Ghazi which was aired on state-run TV backed in May 2020 on the recommendation of Prime Minister Imran Khan.


A large number of Pakistanis started following the Turkish actors on their Instagram accounts to know more about there real life. In return, Turkish celebrities also showered their love for their Pakistani fans by sending gratitude messages.
So the guys the competition of Karachi and Lahori Biryani has crossed the borders now and Turgut Alp is looking to visit Pakistan. It has set a challenge for Karachi and Lahori chefs to cook tastier Biryani for him on his visit. We love all flavors of Pakistan whether it's Lahore or Karachi. This sweet bickering is a way to increase tourism in Pakistan,but what do you think which one is best? Tell in Comment
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