Sohbat
{{Short description|Pakistani stew dish}}
{{tone|date=March 2016}}
{{Infobox food
| name = Sohbat
| image = Sohbat.jpg
| caption = A plate of Beef Sohbat
| alternate_name =Painda
| country = Pakistan
| region = Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
| 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 or sobat, derived from the Perso-Arabic صحبت, meaning "companionship", "fellowship", is a traditional food of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in Pakistan. Also known as painda in Pashto, which translates to “a group of people sitting together”, equivalent to the Perso-Arabic صحبت. It is called shorwa in Southern Pashto. Or "Warra Marrai" in Central Pashto which translates to "Little Bread" 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
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.{{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}} 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{{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}} often accompany the dish to enhance the Sohbat experience.