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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://alilbitofspice.com/sarson-da-saag-makki-di-roti/|A Lil' Bit of Spice]])]
 +
 +==== 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 +Originally made with whole black urad dal and red kidney beans, slow-cooked overnight with ghee and cream — rich, earthy, and rooted in Punjabi dhaba culture.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://www.indianhealthyrecipes.com/dal-makhani-recipe/|Indian Healthy Recipes]])]
 +
 +==== 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://www.sanjeevkapoor.com/Recipe/Paya-Soup.html|Sanjeev Kapoor]])]
 +
 +==== Bhutte Ka Kees (Corn Scramble – Punjabi Style) ====
 +A lesser-known, rural dish: grated fresh corn sautéed with green chilies, ginger, and ghee — sometimes topped with crushed paneer or nuts. [([[https://www.instagram.com/reel/CxPdlVpyqqg/|Instagram]])]
 +
 +==== 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://www.indianhealthyrecipes.com/amritsari-tawa-fish-fry-pan-fried-amritsari-fish/|Swasthi's Recipe]])]
 +
 +==== 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://pipingpotcurry.com/aloo-wadiyan/|Piping Pot Curry]])]
 +
 +==== Pinni ====
 +A wholesome, energy-packed sweet made from whole wheat flour, khoya, ghee, nuts, and edible gum. Traditionally eaten in winter for strength. [([[https://cookpad.com/eng/recipes/13814065|Cookpad]])]
 +
 +==== 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://delishglobe.com/recipe/indian-baingan-bharta-smoked-eggplant-mash/|Delish Globe]])]
 +
 +==== 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://cookpad.com/eng/recipes/6144287|Cookpad]])]
 +
 +==== 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://www.potsandpans.in/blogs/recipes/kale-chane-a-hearty-and-flavorful-indian-dish-made-with-black-chickpeas-and-a-blend-of-aromatic-spices|Pots and Pans]])]
 +
 +==== Stuffed Tandoori Paratha (Aloo/Gobhi/Paneer) ====
 +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://www.recipetineats.com/aloo-paratha-indian-potato-stuffed-flatbread/|RecipeTin Eats]])]
 +
 +==== 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://rakskitchen.net/phirni-recipe-creamy-rice-dessert/|Raks Kitchen]])]
 +
 +==== 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://www.cookwithmanali.com/punjabi-kadhi-pakora/|Cook with Manali]])]
 +
 +==== Murabba (Spiced Fruit Preserve) ====
 +Sweet-tart preserves made from amla (Indian gooseberry), carrot, or raw mango, with jaggery and spices — served medicinally or as a condiment. [([[https://www.vegrecipesofindia.com/aam-ka-murabba-recipe/|Veg Recipe's of India]])]
 +
 +==== 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://aashirvaad.com/recipe-listing/atta-halwa-recipe.html|Aashirvaad]])]
 +
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