Punjab is a state of a country that is known for generosity, clothing, agriculture, tourism as well as food. The delicious food of Punjab attracts everyone towards it. The cuisine of Punjab is also known as the bread basket of India. The people of Punjab are crazy about the food not only in the country but also abroad. Whenever tourists come to the country, they eat Punjabi food. Although the entire food of Punjab is very tasty, but there are some dishes whose flavors are a special identity here. If you are also going to visit Punjab, then do not forget to taste these special flavors here. Let's know about them...
Paratha
Talking about the food of Punjab, it is impossible not to mention the parathas. Potatoes, onions, cabbage, peas, carrots, radishes, and don't know how many types of parathas are made here. Not only this, the pickle, butter, and curd served with these parathas enhance their taste even more. Tandoori Naan is also very much liked here.
Fried Chicken
You will get the real taste of chicken called the Life of Punjabis only in Punjab. You will not be able to forget the taste of this spicy and tangy chicken made with the perfect blend of Indian spices. Not only the curry, but the taste of every item of chicken here is different and extremely delicious.
Masala Chana
Masala Chana is a popular dish from Punjab. Masala chana can be dry or can be gravy. Boiled chickpeas, chopped onions, tomatoes and potatoes, green chilies, ginger, and aromatic spices such as garam masala, chaat masala, coriander powder, red chili powder, and the juice of one lemon flavor the masala chana.
Mustard greens
It is not possible that he went to Punjab and did not taste mustard greens. The taste of Punjab's mustard greens is famous all over India. The talk of Punjabi mustard greens is something else. Try a million times, the test that you will get in mustard greens here, you will not get it anywhere else. This green is easily available in all big and small restaurants. Mustard greens are also very nutritious and minerals are found in abundance in it. The talk of eating mustard greens in Punjab is not found anywhere else.
Tandoori Naan
The trend of Tandoori Naan, available almost at hotels, started in Punjab. That's why eating naan in Punjab has its fun. In Punjab, you will get to eat Naan in many varieties. You will also get to see many varieties of this naan. In different types of naan, you will also find paneer, chicken, and potato-cabbage-filled naan.
Dal Tadka
Simple tur dal will be found in every home and hotel. But the Dal Tadka made in Punjab has its unique taste. Punjab has made the simple tur dal more palatable by tempering it in special ways.
Chole bhature
Chole-Bhature - a name that makes people shudder on hearing it. It is one of the special dishes of Punjab. Fermented white flour is used to make bhatura, and chickpeas are somewhat like masala chana but a bit spicier. It is served hot with onions and pickles.
Paneer Fritters
It cannot happen that Punjabis are being mentioned and there is no talk of Pakodi-Phulori. Do not forget to eat the Paneer Pakodas made and available in Punjab. These specially-made pakoras will take you to another world of taste. The pakoras made here are big and are served with green chili chutney and sweet chutney.
Dal Makhni
Nowadays Dal Makhani is easily available anywhere. But this dish has come out of Punjab only. If you are going to Punjab, then you must taste Dal Makhani there. Dal Makhani of Punjab has its unique taste. It is also sometimes eaten with cream or yogurt and is often accompanied by naan or a loaf of bread. Dal Makhani is a special dish of restaurants, and hotels in India on the occasion of various festivals, weddings, and parties.
Lassi
A big brass tumbler and cold lassi in it. In real life, you will see this scene seen in films only in Punjab. Tourists coming to Punjab taste the lassi. Here lassi is prepared from creamy curd. Lassi is available somewhere, but the thing about Lassi of Punjab is something else. Any tourist coming here cannot miss this Punjabi Lassi.
