Pakistani fast food has a reputation for being rich and heavy — and a lot of it genuinely is. But there are real options across most menus, ours included, that lean lighter without sacrificing flavour, useful for anyone managing their intake without wanting to skip flavourful food entirely.
What to Look For
Grilled over fried is the single biggest lever — a grilled tikka has a fraction of the oil content of a fried burger patty while delivering just as much flavour through spice and char. Similarly, dishes built around yoghurt-based marinades (like malai boti) tend to be lighter than oil-heavy tomato-based karahis, even if they don't look it.
- Chicken Tikka (grilled, not fried) — high protein, minimal added oil.
- Malai Boti — creamy but grilled, not deep-fried.
- Fresh fruit juices and shakes without added sugar — request 'less sweet' when ordering.
- Salad sides — ask to add extra salad to any order for more volume without more calories.
Order Lighter from YUM PUM
Ask us on WhatsApp about oil/spice adjustments for any dish — we're happy to accommodate reasonable requests. Full menu at yumpum.pk.
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