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+ | ====== Punjab Cuisine ====== | ||
+ | ==== Saron Da Saag te Makki Di Roti ==== | ||
+ | The winter soul food of Punjab: slow-cooked mustard greens, simmered with spices, and paired with cornflatbread. Best enjoyed with white butter and jaggery on the side. [([[https:// | ||
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+ | ==== Mah Di Dal (Dal Makhani) ==== | ||
+ | Originally made with whole black urad dal and red kidney beans, slow-cooked overnight with ghee and cream — rich, earthy, and rooted in Punjabi dhaba culture. [([[https:// | ||
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+ | ==== Kharode (Paya Soup) ==== | ||
+ | A traditional soup made from trotters (goat or lamb feet), slow-simmered with ginger, garlic, and warming spices. Used as a strength tonic and winter comfort food. [([[https:// | ||
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+ | ==== Bhutte Ka Kees (Corn Scramble – Punjabi Style) ==== | ||
+ | A lesser-known, | ||
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+ | ==== Amritsari Fish Tikka ==== | ||
+ | Spiced river fish marinated in ajwain (carom seeds), gram flour, and mustard oil, then flash-fried. Crisp outside, juicy inside — a signature of Amritsar’s street food scene. [([[https:// | ||
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+ | ==== Wadiyan Aloo Curry ==== | ||
+ | Handmade sun-dried lentil dumplings (wadiyan) cooked in a spicy potato gravy. Often prepared in the winter or when vegetables are scarce. [([[https:// | ||
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+ | ==== Pinni ==== | ||
+ | A wholesome, energy-packed sweet made from whole wheat flour, khoya, ghee, nuts, and edible gum. Traditionally eaten in winter for strength. [([[https:// | ||
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+ | ==== Baingan Bharta (Smoked Eggplant Mash) ==== | ||
+ | Roasted over open flame for a smoky flavor, the eggplant is mashed and mixed with onions, tomatoes, and mustard oil — a rustic, peasant favorite. [([[https:// | ||
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+ | ==== Chatti Di Lassi ==== | ||
+ | Buttermilk churned in a traditional clay pot (chatti), topped with cream and served in large metal tumblers — refreshing and deeply satisfying. [([[https:// | ||
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+ | ==== Kale Chane Ka Khatta ==== | ||
+ | A tangy black chickpea curry, often cooked with tamarind or dried mango powder, typically served with rice or missi roti during fasting days. [([[https:// | ||
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+ | ==== Stuffed Tandoori Paratha (Aloo/ | ||
+ | Thick, crispy flatbreads stuffed with spiced fillings, baked in a tandoor and topped with butter. It's a full meal by itself — especially with a side of curd. [([[https:// | ||
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+ | ==== Phirni in Mitti Kulhars ==== | ||
+ | Creamy, ground rice pudding served chilled in unglazed clay pots, infused with cardamom, rose water, and pistachios. The earthenware adds aroma and coolness. [([[https:// | ||
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+ | ==== Punjabi Kadhi Pakora ==== | ||
+ | A tangy yogurt-based curry with soft, spiced gram flour dumplings, slow-cooked and best enjoyed with plain rice. The tadka (tempering) on top is crucial! [([[https:// | ||
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+ | ==== Murabba (Spiced Fruit Preserve) ==== | ||
+ | Sweet-tart preserves made from amla (Indian gooseberry), | ||
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+ | ==== Atta Halwa with Desi Ghee ==== | ||
+ | A sacred offering made with whole wheat flour roasted in ghee, sweetened with jaggery or sugar — thick, warming, and served in Gurdwaras as Karah Prasad. [([[https:// | ||
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