Whenever one hears of Punjabi food, immediately a picture a hot, spicy and mouthwatering dish comes to the mind. It is famous for its typical and authentic flavor. There are some traditional recipes and ways to make them. Every Indian family is fond of these dishes. Here are some of the best vegetarian Punjabi dishes.
- Aloo Paratha – Parathas stuffed with boiled potatoes, chili flakes, coriander and some pomegranate seeds are commonly known as Aloo paratha. The permanent menu of Sunday morning with delicious homemade butter. Some people like it with curd, salt and black pepper which add a unique taste to the dish. Having a hot cup of masala chai or strong coffee will be a perfect match.
- Chole Bhature – Peppery Chickpeas and browned maida Flour bread everyone is fond of this platter. A bowl of white kabuli channa having a slight hot flavor of spices, and deep fried maida bread having a crispy top light brown layer with mango pickle is everyone’s desire.
- Makki di Roti with Sarso da Saag –Grassy green saag is made from fresh spinach, mustard leaves, collard leaves and basely with lots of ginger and garlic which makes this recipe more toothsome. This is served with yellowish round plane corn flour bread. The fragrance of Desi ghee adds a luscious flavor to it.
- Rajma Rice– Red kidney beans with liquid gravy, when served with Basmati rice and Boondi Raita what else do we need? That feeling when you mix your rajma with chawal and some chilled curd and a bite of chili pickle so yum!
- Tandoori Soya Chap – Meat of vegetarian’s i.e. Soya bean chap is sliced in round pieces and baked in heated tandoor. Those crispy hunks when combined with red- yellow gravy give a juicy flavor. Finally it is garnished with fresh coriander leaves and lemon juice. It is served with butter roti and green salad.