PUNJABI CUISINE
PUNJABI CUISINE
Appetizers
Amritsari Fish Tikka – Marinated fish fillets fried to perfection.
Tandoori Malai Broccoli – Broccoli marinated in a creamy yogurt and spice blend, cooked in a tandoor.
Punjabi Samosa – Crispy pastry filled with spiced potatoes and peas.
Papdi Chaat – Crisp papdis topped with yogurt, tamarind chutney, and chaat masala.
Paneer Tikka – Cottage cheese cubes marinated in yogurt and spices, grilled to perfection.
Main Courses
Vegetarian
Dal Makhani – Creamy black lentils simmered overnight with tomatoes, butter, and cream.
Shahi Paneer – Paneer cubes cooked in a rich and creamy tomato-based gravy.
Aloo Gobi – Potatoes and cauliflower cooked with aromatic spices.
Sarson Ka Saag – Mustard greens and spinach cooked with spices, served with makki di roti (cornmeal flatbread).
Chana Masala – Spicy chickpea curry cooked with onions, tomatoes, and spices.
Non-Vegetarian
Butter Chicken (Murgh Makhani) – Tender chicken cooked in a creamy tomato-based sauce.
Lamb Rogan Josh – Tender lamb cooked in a rich, aromatic gravy with yogurt and spices.
Fish Curry – Fish cooked in a spicy and tangy tomato-based gravy.
Chicken Biryani – Fragrant basmati rice layered with spiced chicken and garnished with fried onions and mint leaves.
Breads
Naan – Traditional soft and fluffy bread baked in a tandoor.
Laccha Paratha – Layered whole wheat bread brushed with ghee.
Missi Roti – Gram flour and whole wheat flour bread with spices.
Accompaniments
Raita – Yogurt mixed with shredded cucumber, carrots, and spices.
Pickle Assortment – A selection of mango pickle, mixed pickle, and lemon pickle.
Salad – Fresh cucumber, tomatoes, onions, and lettuce with a tangy dressing.
Desserts
Gulab Jamun – Deep-fried milk dumplings soaked in sugar syrup.
Rasmalai – Soft paneer dumplings soaked in sweetened, thickened milk with saffron and cardamom.
Kesar Pista Kulfi – Saffron and pistachio flavored Indian ice cream.
Phirni – Creamy rice pudding flavored with cardamom and served chilled.
Beverages
Lassi – Refreshing yogurt-based drink, sweet or salty.
Masala Chai – Spiced Indian tea with milk.
Thandai – Rich, chilled almond and saffron-flavored milk.