Punjabi Cuisine Recipes

Dal/ lentils is full of proteins. This Punjabi dal is made using the urad dal/husked and split black gram. Urad dal is rich in iron, calcium, magnesium, folic acid and specially beneficial for women. Punjabi Cuisine is popular for it's spiciness and this dish is no different. Lots of green chillies is used in this Dal. This dal is a traditional dish where the urad dal is cooked along with onions, tomatoes and masalas into a dry sabji.  Cilantro leaves are used generously to flavour this dish. ...

Maa Ki Dal Recipe which is a Punjabi style slow cooked Black Urad dal is similar to Dal Makhani in many ways, as it uses the same lentils — whole urad dal with skins and some rajma . But Maa Ki Dal has a much lighter preparation and gets its classic taste from being slow cooked over hours, which lends depth of flavour. A typical specialty in Punjabi Cuisine, this dal is often preferred over the popular Dal Makhani which is usually savoured at restaurants or a thing for celebration meals. Maa ...

Stuffed Bharwa Tinda Recipe (Stuffed Apple Gourd) is a wonderful Punjabi style side dish made from the tender apple gourd that is stuffed along with tomato and onion gravy and cooked in a pressure cooker till the gravy has cooked along with the vegetables. The recipe uses a tender apple gourd as it is easy to stuff in the mixture whereas the mature ones have more seeds to be removed. The apple gourd have almost 94 percentage of water which has very less calories. The vegetable is known to be very ...

Black Chickpeas or Kala Chana are rich and protein and thus provides energy to our body. These can be used to prepare curries, side dishes, stir fries, etc. Here, we have shared a flavourful and delicious recipe of Punjabi Black Chickpea Curry in which Black Chickpeas is cooked with the everyday masala. This recipe is easy to make and thus you can include it in your everyday diet. You can also pack this protein rich curry in your lunch box along with Steamed Rice and Phulka.  Serve Punjabi ...

Kasuri Methi Chole Recipe is a delicious chickpeas cooked in kasuri methi (dried fenugreek leaves) curry. It has no onion-garlic or dairy products added into it, making it suitable for vegans. Chickpeas are a high in proteins and insulin making it a perfect food to be included in the diets of diabetics and high blood pressure. It also aids in bone health. The addition of kasuri methi adds a strong aroma and makes the dish even more delicious. Serve the Kasuri Methi Chole Recipe, along with Phulkas ...

Sarson Ka Saag Recipe is a very traditional winter recipe from North India made from a mix of greens like mustard leaves, spinach leaves and bathua. The most important greens for this recipe is the sarson, also known as mustard. I sometimes combine it along with spinach and methi as well or sometimes just spinach, based on the availability of the greens.  Did You Know: The Mustard are loaded with vitamins and nutrients along with phytochemical properties, that are ready to help you combat free ...

Makki Roti with Sarson Saag is everyone's favourite in winter. But this recipe comes with a twist in our normal makki Roti. It contains the goodness of fenugreek/methi which is healthy and a great way to include green leafy vegetables in our diet.  Serve Makki and Methi Roti with Sarson Ka Saag and Burani Raita for a delicious weekday meal.  If you like this recipe, here are a few more Roti Recipes Masala Roti Recipe | Soft and Spicy Indian Flat Bread Gluten Free Ragi Roti Recipe ...

Traditional Amritsari Chole is an authentic recipe which gives the Punjabi chole a rich dark colour and taste delicious from the freshly made amritsari chole masala . When you travel to Amritsar, regions around Punjab, Delhi and surroundings, this is a popular and most common staple which gets served. Walk into any dhaba on highway, you will find this delicious Amritsari Chole served along with freshly made Kulcha or Naan. Serve the Amritsari Chole along with Bhatura, Puri, or Kulcha and ...

Punjabi Toor Dal Tadka and rice is the ultimate comfort food and it is made with basic ingredients found in every Indian home. Dal tadka is found on most restaurant menus and every Indian loves a home cooked dal. Punjabi Toor Dal Tadka Recipe  is a very nutritious high protein lentil dish that is simple to prepare. Dal takes time to cook and hence it is usually made in a pressure cooker. We have made the dal in the Preethi electric pressure cooker which is like an insta post. It helps in making ...

Aloo Matar Sabzi Recipe is a very traditional Punjabi dish that is made with potatoes and peas, simmered in light and tangy tomato gravy. The recipe has a delicate addition of spices , it is simmered to perfection brings out the essence of this flavorful dish. Serve the Aloo Mutter Sabzi along with steamed rice, parathas, phulka's or naan's for a perfect weeknight dinner. Have a look at what other recipes can be made with aloo: Mughlai Aloo Matar Gobi Recipe Chole Aloo ...

Punjabi cuisine is a mother of many favourite recipes like Punjabi Dal, Aloo Paratha, Lassi and more. Tandoori Potatoes Recipe, this is a simple carb rich food that you will love every time you prepare it for side dish. In this recipe, Chatpate Aloo Recipe With Sesame Seeds, the potatoes are boiled in water, and then they are also fried in oil which enhances the flavour of this recipe. Serve Chatpate Aloo Recipe With Sesame Seeds along with Punjabi Dal Tadka, Butter Naan Recipe and ...

Palak Paneer Recipe (Cottage Cheese In Spinach Gravy) is a preparation of spinach that is steamed, pureed and simmered along with subtle spices and cottage cheese (paneer) .   Palak Paneer is one of my favourite dishes ever since I was a child and now its my children's favourite as well. Along with the richness of protein in the paneer and vitamins and minerals in the spinach, it makes it a wholesome, healthy and low fat dish. Serve the Palak Paneer Recipe along with hot Phulkas, Jeera ...

Rumali Roti Recipe is a type of thin Indian bread that has come from Punjabi cuisine. Which is one of the popular cuisine of India. The bread is rolled very thin, thus the name “Rumali”. As the word literally means Handkerchief in punjabi. It is an art to make this bread as you require certain technique and experience to make it so thin. But you can also roll it thin using a rolling pin. The bread is then traditionally cooked on an “Ulte Tawa or Kadai” which is nothing but a wok that is turned ...

Corn Methi Malai gravy is a rich and creamy classic Punjabi Style Gravy dish that bodes well with any kind of bread such as Phulkas, Naans or Kulchas. Corn or Makai is steamed and add to a rich creamy tomato based gravy, cooked along with some roughly chopped Methi or Fenugreek leaves and finally garnished with chopped coriander leaves on top.  Inclusion of fresh cream at the end of the recipe, add that extra richness along with the ground cashew masala making this dish a sure winner when ...

Aloo Amritsari Recipe (Navratri Fasting/Vrat Recipe) is a one pot dish made with cubed potato and cooked with sauteed onion, tomato and flavoured with Indian spices. It is an authentic delicacy of Punjabi Cuisine. Amritsari aloo is easy and quick to prepare and also a comforting dish to be eaten during a meal time. Aloo having a good amount of starch and an excellent source of Vitamin C will energise your body. You can serve it along with Ajwain Puri and Phulka to make it a complete meal. If you ...

Punjabi Kadhi Pakora is Creamy Yogurt Kadhi that is simmered in Potato Pakora and given a delicious ghee tadka. Yogurt is very rich in potassium, calcium, protein, vitamins, it also strengthens and stabilizes our immune system. During the hot summer season yoghurt act as a natural coolant to keep our body cool.  Serve the Punjabi Kadhi Pakora Recipe along with Phulka Recipe (Roti/Chapati), Carrot Cucumber Tomato Salad and Kaddu Simla Mirch Sabzi. If you like ...

Kulcha is a type of mildly leavened flatbread that originated in the Indian subcontinent. It is a variation of Naan. Kulcha is a essentially a Punjabi dish, invented as a local version of the naan which was brought into Punjab. Here I'm making baked kulcha without yeast and that turned out really delicious trust me! Serve it hot in your dinner with Punjabi Chole! Serve Baked Amritsari Kulcha along with Pindi Chole and Aam Ka Achaar for your weekend dinner. If you like this recipe, you can ...

The Smoked Dhaba Dal Recipe is a classic recipe of lentils that are spiced together and given a smoked flavor. I absolutely love dal at the dhabas on the highways up north of India. The Dhaba dal when smoked from the burning coal, brings out delicious flavors and works magic on my palette. Through this recipe, I've tried to achieve similar flavor. Hope you all like it. Dals (Lentils) are a staple part of the Indian diet. From fritters to soups to desserts, I use lentils every single day! Serve Smoked ...

स्मोक्ड ढाबा दाल रेसिपी एक क्लासिक रेसिपी है जिसमे बहुत सारी डालो का प्रयोग किया जाता है. इसमें डाल को स्मोक करने के लिए कोयले का प्रयोग किया जाता है जिससे इस दाल का स्वाद और भी बढ़ जाता है. यह दाल ...

Punjabi Style Boondi Kadhi Recipe is a popular kadhi in Rajasthan and Punjab. Methi seeds are rich in iron and lentils are rich in proteins. It is a soothing side dish that is apt to have during hot days. Make this easy and nutritional Punjabi Style Boondi Kadhi Recipe and pair it along with Bajri-Til Bhakri Recipe, a piece of gur and a dollop of ghee smeared on roti. You can also serve Kachumber Salad on the side. If you are looking for more Kadhi Recipes, here are a few more Gujarati ...

पंजाबी स्टाइल बूंदी कढ़ी रेसिपी एक प्रसिद्ध कढ़ी है जिसे राजस्थान और पंजाब में बनाया जाता है. इसमें मेथी के दाने भी डाले जाते है जो इसका स्वाद और भी बढ़ाते है. यह एक ताज़ा डिश है जिसे आप गर्मियों के दिनों में बना सकते है.  पंजाबी स्टाइल बूंदी कढ़ी रेसिपी को भिंडी मसाला, फुल्का और जीरा राइस के साथ दिन के खाने के लिए परोसे।  अगर आपको यह रेसिपी पसंद है, तो आप यह भी बना सकते है  राजस्थानी कढ़ी रेसिपी  गुजराती कढ़ी रेसिपी  दही सुरन की कढ़ी रेसिपी 

Lassi is a traditional yogurt drink that has its origin in Punjab, in the Northern part of India. Sweet Mint Lassi is a variation of the ever popular sweet lassi. Mint leaves give a delicious flavor and a great refreshing taste to this drink. It is a refreshing drink and can prove to be a savior during hot summer afternoons. Quick to make you can even serve it as a thirst quencher to your guests.  Serve Sweet Mint Lassi along with  Punjabi Bhindi Kadhi, Punjabi Mixed Vegetable ...

Rawalpindi Style Chole is a dish made with chickpeas which belongs to the Rawalpindi region in Pakistan. Pind means village and Rawal is a region in Pakistan, hence the name is Rawalpindi Chole. Pindi chole is made with white chick peas or kabuli chana, onion, tomato, ginger garlic paste and lots of spices. To enhance the colour, we should add a black tea bag while pressure cooking the chana. You can also  tea powder or tea leaves in a muslin cloth and add it to pressure cooker if you don’t ...

Kadai Paneer Recipe is a delicious North Indian dish that is made from fresh homemade paneer and sauteed with Green Bell Peppers and dried fenugreek leaves. Cardamom is crushed and added to this Curry, which gives it a nice taste and flavour. When you have the Paneer, all you need are a few spices and wok also known as a Kadai. The capsicum and the onions are stir fried on high heat and then the tomatoes are added in to give it a nice moisture. I typically like to grate my tomatoes for ...