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Fermentation Atlas

Pakistan

10 ferments from Pakistan, with how each is made.

10 entries listed here.

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FermentKindMain stepTemperatureSaltpH
Chaas / mattha / moru / majjige (traditional South Asian buttermilk)Fermented milk
Curd- or khamir-leavened breads (bhatura, kulcha, naan, khamiri roti)Cereals and bread4 h1 %
Dahi (curd)Fermented milk8–12 h37–45 °C
Desi ghee from fermented cream (makkhan route)Fermented milk10–20 min110–120 °C
Dry-salted lime pickle (nimbu ka achar, salt-only)Fruit7–28 days25 %
Kanji (black carrot)Soft drinks5–10 days6 → 3.47
LassiFermented milk18–24 h23–24 °C4–5
PaneerCheese2 h
Aam ka achar (mango oil pickle)Fruit20 %
Qurut (Afghanistan, Pashtun Pakistan)Cheese

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