Food from the Punjab area of Pakistan and India is often included in discussions of Punjabi cuisine. It has several similarities to the cuisine of Kashmir and other nearby states. Punjabi food is varied and depends on the location.


The agriculture-based way of life that has been the norm in Punjab for generations has had an impact on the regional cuisine, which is also supported by locally produced basic foods. While many Punjabi cuisines are popular throughout Pakistan and India, others, such as Sarson da Saag, tandoori chicken,, and Makki di roti, are exclusive to Punjab.

Sarson da Saag and Makki ki Roti

It is a typical Punjabi dish with a high level of nutrients. Butter or ghee is frequently used to enhance the flavor of this delicious dish. The primary components for this meal are spinach, mustard leaves, onion, tomato, chilies, ginger, garlic, salt, ghee, maize flour, and garam masala. This meal is popular among vegetarians and is served almost everywhere in Punjab.


Dal Makhani

The most common lentils used in Indian and Pakistani cooking are toor, channa, and moong dals, however, there are more than fifty other kinds. Urad dal, or black lentils, serve as the foundation of the Dal Makhani. Using a pressure cooker, the rajma (red kidney beans), butter, and cream are cooked alongside the black lentils; before the creation of such a device, the preparation of this meal may take up to 24 hours.
Dal Makhani

Panjiri

A traditional Punjabi sweet dish known as panjiri is praised for boosting bodily immunity and treating the symptoms of the common cold throughout the summer. Due to the excessive amount of healthful ingredients, it is a dish that children find to be energizing. Semolina, sugar, ghee, desiccated coconut, pistachios, melon seeds, raisins, gold, cashew nuts, almonds, and green cardamom powder are among the ingredients needed to make this delectable dessert.
Panjiri

Punjabi Yakhni Pulao

The flavorful dish known as Punjabi yakhni pulao is made with rice, chicken, onions, butter, fennel, coriander, ginger, black cardamom, bay leaves, clove, cinnamon, green chillis, salt, yogurt, tomatoes, and chicken stock. Because of its mouthwatering flavor, it is one of the most popular rice dishes in Punjab.
Punjabi Yakhni Pulao

Aloo Ka Paratha

A complete meal, Punjabi Aloo Paratha is typically consumed during breakfast. Potato, wheat flour, chile, ginger, garam masala, butter, salt, coriander, lemon, and oil are the basic ingredients to prepare it at home. It is accompanied by raita and pickles to enhance the flavor of this tasty dish. The potato is a nutritious food since it is packed with calcium, iron, phosphorus, starch, and vitamins A, B, C, and P, among other important vitamins and minerals.
Aloo Ka Paratha

Curry Pakora

Famous Punjabi food known as curry pakora is typically eaten with rice. Preparing at home is extremely simple. Gram flour, yogurt, ginger and garlic paste, turmeric, red chili powder, fenugreek seeds, cumin seeds, green chilies, curry leaves, onion, salt, and oil are necessary ingredients for curry. It is a dish that is popular in the summer since it is light.
Curry Pakora

Murgh Chaney

The delectable meal from Punjab is called murgh change. It contains chicken and chickpeas, which is a healthy combo. For a superior taste, it is typically cooked in ghee. You'll need chicken, chickpeas, ginger and garlic paste, onion, tomatoes, coriander, black pepper, white cumin, turmeric powder, and ghee to make this recipe at home. To enhance the flavor of this decadent dish, murgh change is typically served with a special tandoori naan.
Murgh Chaney



Chicken Karahi

It is a simple dish that is spicy. In Karachi, this dish is particularly made. Chicken, tomatoes, coriander, red chile, cumin, turmeric powder, salt, oil, ginger, and garlic paste are the main components of this meal. It is a regional specialty that is renowned for its intensely spicy flavor. It is among the menu items that are the easiest to find in practically all Pakistani  restaurant