Top 9 Punjabi Dishes You Want to Eat Again and Again

Punjab, the land of the five rivers, has a reputation for being green and fertile. But it is also known for producing some of the best culinary treasures in India. The cuisine of Punjab is one of the most popular in India and is loved by millions around the world. The Punjabi food is very scrumptious, appetizing, and full of flavors.

Punjabis take pride in their food, which can be divided into two groups: vegetarian and non-vegetarian. In vegetarian dishes, you will find that Punjabis use exotic spices and other ingredients to create different flavors. Non-vegetarian dishes feature meat, fish, and poultry like chicken, mutton and fish. The diversity of Punjabi cuisine is impressive to say the least.

Whether you are a hard-core meat-lover or an evergreen vegetarian, they have an option for you. One of the most popular ways of consuming Punjabi food is at roadside dhabas found along the highways of Punjab. There’s a reason why they are so popular—for those who have tried them, you know what we are talking about!

We’ve made a list of our top 9 favorite Punjabi dishes that you just have to try. And don’t forget—we’ve included recipes for all these dishes so you can try them at home!

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Top 9 Punjabi Dishes You Want to Eat Again and Again

1. Tandoori Chicken

This chicken dish is made by roasting chunks of chicken marinated in yogurt and seasoned with garam masala, ginger, garlic, cumin, cayenne pepper, mace, nutmeg and other spices, then cooked in a clay oven called a tandoor. Tandoori chicken is a popular dish that originated in the Punjab of Pakistan. It is now commonly prepared in restaurants throughout the world.

2. Dal Makhani

Made from whole black lentils (urad), red kidney beans (rajma) and butter. Dal makhani is one of the most popular vegetarian dishes originated from Punjab. As a staple food of Punjab, dal makhani is a delicious dish prepared with patience and love.

3. Samosa

Samosas are an all-time famous Punjabi snack stuffed with various fillings, including potatoes and peas. You can call them fried pastries. Samosas can be found all over India but are especially common in North Indian cuisine. The samosa is thought to be an Indian version of the Persian samsa (a triangular pastry filled with meat).

4. Sarson Ka Saag Aur Makki Ki Roti

This dish is a combination of saag and Makki roti. It is a staple diet of Punjabis made with mustard green and maize flour. This dish is served with a dollop of butter and buttermilk or curd on the side.

5. Machhi Amritsari

Next in line is Macchi Amritsari. This is one of the most popular Punjabi fish recipes. Fish marinated in spicy garam masala and fried till crisp. The fish gets its flavor from a mix of different spices and it is deep-fried to perfection. It is best served with chutney or Green salad but our favorite way of having it is with garlic bread and lemon juice on the side. Don’t forget to have this dish next time you visit Punjab! It is so delicious that you can’t resist eating it at least twice.

6. Butter Chicken

Soft chicken pieces cooked in buttery tomato gravy and cream is a perfect combination of spices for your taste buds. It is garnished with coriander leaves, fresh cream, and butter. Generally, it is served with tandoori or rumali roti and onion dice.

7. Chole Bhature

Chole bhature is a classic combination of fried bread and spicy chickpeas. It is served as a breakfast or as a snack throughout Punjab or northern India. It is best served with curd, green chutney and a lot of salad.

8. Dhaba Dal

Hearty and nutritious Punjabi recipe. This dal recipe is made using three types of lentils — chana dal, urad dal, and masoor dal. Slow-cooked with ghee, ginger, garlic and tomato puree, this dal is certainly going to win your heart!

You can have this with jeera rice or try out some Indian flatbreads like chapati or paratha for an amazing meal experience!

9. Murgh Malaiwala

This is a rich, creamy dish made with chicken pieces cooked in a white gravy of cream, cashew nuts and green cardamom. The succulent chicken melts in your mouth and the mild spices make it a perfect dish for all age groups.

The Bottom Line-:

In the end, Punjabi food is an art and a science that knows no bounds. It is only limited by your imagination. Numerous combinations are being cooked up across the state every day.

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