Katakat Recipes
Lahore's most theatrical street food — offal and meat chopped rhythmically on a hot iron plate with spices. The 'kata kata' of the spatula is the sound of Lahore's food streets.
What is Katakat?
Lahore's most theatrical street food — offal and meat chopped rhythmically on a hot iron plate with spices. The 'kata kata' of the spatula is the sound of Lahore's food streets.
Regional Variants at a Glance
| Variant | Region | Prep | Cook | Difficulty | Serves |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lahori Katakat — The Chopping Rhythm Street Food | Punjab | 30m | 20m | Medium | 4 |
| Karachi Katakat | Sindh | 30m | 40m | Hard | 4 |
| Mutton Katakat | Punjab | 20m | 50m | Hard | 4 |
All Katakat Recipes
Lahori Katakat — The Chopping Rhythm Street Food
Lahore's most theatrical street food — offal and meat chopped rhythmically on a convex iron tawa with two metal spatulas, spiced on the fly. Named for the sound the blades make.
Karachi Katakat
Karachi Katakat brings the famous chopped organ meat dish to Sindhi territory — with characteristic Karachi boldness, more tomato, and a spice profile that's both familiar and distinctly different from the Lahori original.
Mutton Katakat
Mutton Katakat replaces organ meats with boneless mutton pieces for those who want the authentic katakat technique and flavour experience without the offal. Richly spiced, intensely bhunoed, and deeply satisfying.