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Nutritional Values

🔥500kcal
💪35gProtein
🌾45gCarbs
🥑20gFat
🌿5gFibre
⚖️350 gServing

* Per serving · 350 g. May vary.

Allergens

🌾 Gluten

Chapshuro

How to order / say it
Say it چپشورو — [chap-shoo-roh]
Order I'd like to try Chapshuro.
Locally میں چپشورو آزمائیں گے۔
Say locally

A savory pie stuffed with minced meat and regional spices.

Why try it?

Chapshuro represents the rustic, hearty cuisine of Hunza Valley, relying on locally sourced ingredients and traditional cooking techniques. It captures the essence of local hospitality and ingenuity.

How it tastes

Chapshuro greets the palate with a savory blend of warm spices and minced meat encased in a soft, flaky crust, offering a comforting and satisfying meal.

Origin & History — first documented: 1850

Chapshuro originated in the 19th century as a staple meal for local farmers and workers, utilizing available resources like mutton and grains. Over time, it became emblematic of Hunza Valley's culinary heritage.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🥩 400 g minced mutton
  • 🥕 1 medium onions
  • 🌾 300 g wheat flour
  • 🧂 1 tsp cumin
  • 🥛 50 g butter
  • 🧂 1 tsp salt

Method

  1. 1 Prepare dough using flour and water, roll into thin sheets.
  2. 2 Cook minced mutton with chopped onions and spices.
  3. 3 Fill dough with meat mixture, form into pies, and bake until golden.

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