Dipped in fresh ghee and delicious succulents ‘tandoori’, the cuisine of Punjab is something we all unite over time to time.
One of the wealthiest states in India is Punjab, and Punjabi food attests well to this morsel. The cuisine is chockfull of wealthy traditions, having many local and different ways of cooking food. Their speciality, called tandoori, is famous all around the world including the UK, Canada, and Hong Kong!
The rich Punjabi food has the power to unite Indians because of its succulent taste and desi ghee. The agricultural and farming lifestyle has greatly influenced the local cuisine of Punjab as compared to ancient times. It’s well known for its rich flavour with vegetarian as well as meat dishes.
As delicious as they are, here are some of the staple yet popular Punjabi dishes you must try when you’re there:
LANGAR – THE FEAST OF PIETY IN PUNJAB
It consists of naan, Prashad, and daal. It is a humble meal one can have with people across castes, creeds, and gender and all people are treated equally.
BUTTER CHICKEN
Chicken is the crowning jewel of the food of Punjab. It was invented by a Punjabi family though it didn’t originate in Punjab. The butter chicken dish is spiced and paired up with naan, and no celebration is complete without this delicacy.
LASSI
It’s a drink that is known far and wide and its Punjabis pride. The drink has a dollop cream and butter. Flavours like strawberry, mango, and rose are added, twisting it while beating the heat from summer.
AMRITSARI FISH
Fish is a favourite dish to the non-vegetarians in India. It is juicy and succulent on the inside and also spicy. It’s a popular food in Punjab served all over the country with the same name.
CHOLE BHATURE
It’s a standard dish in Punjabi and is in most restaurants that offer fast food. It’s made with milk and flour.
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