{{Short description|Saraiki traditional dish}} {{tone|date=March 2016}} {{Infobox food | name = ''Sohbat'' | image = Sohbat.jpg | caption = A plate of ''Beef Sohbat'' | alternate_name = Painda | country = Pakistan | region = Saraiki belt (Tonsa) | course = Main course | served = Hot | main_ingredient = Meat, Atta, vegetables | variations = Mutton, Beef, Chicken | calories = | other = | type = Stew | name_lang = | minor_ingredient = Onions, Tomatoes, Garlic and Ginger }} '''Sohbat''' ({{Langx|ur|{{nastaliq|صحبت}}}}), also known as '''Painda''' ({{Langx|skr|پینڈا}}), is a traditional Saraiki dish originating in the Saraiki belt in Pakistan, particularly known in the city of Tonsa. Sohbat is a dish that is served to honor and show respect to guests in the area. It is a way of bringing people together and symbolising unity among those who enjoy it.
== Ingredients == Category:Pakistani cuisine The dish comprises meat pieces, typically chicken or mutton, slow-cooked in a flavorful broth infused with ingredients like onions, tomatoes, garlic, ginger, and an assortment of spices. Afterward, the meat is extracted from the broth and deep fried until crisp. This meat-broth blend is then presented atop a torn flatbread known as paasti or maaney.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Sohbat {{!}} Traditional Stew From Khyber Pakhtunkhwa {{!}} TasteAtlas|url=https://www.tasteatlas.com/sohbat|access-date=2022-01-12|website=www.tasteatlas.com}}</ref> The bread, akin to local chapati, is baked on stone slabs. The ensemble is served in a spacious vessel referred to as a "Thaal," facilitating communal enjoyment. Fresh salads, chutneys, and tea<ref>{{Cite web|title=Sohbat {{!}} Traditional Stew From Khyber Pakhtunkhwa {{!}} TasteAtlas|url=https://www.tasteatlas.com/sohbat|access-date=2022-01-12|website=www.tasteatlas.com}}</ref> often accompany the dish to enhance the Sohbat experience.
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