7 Punjabi Recipes You Cannot Live Without

Punjabi cuisine is one of India's most runaway popular. It's got an enormous following world over too. Who can resist khasta naans floating in makhan? Or creamy Butter Chicken? And the rich paneer delights? Or Dal Makhani? 

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There's also the simple, soul-satisfying stuff like Rajma-Chawal or Punjabi Dahi Pakoda with rotis. From highway dhabas to uchcha dukaans, Punjabi food is ubiquitous. So why not bring those flavours into your kitchen? 

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Jalandari Seekh Kebab

These rich, robust kebabs of succulent lamb are a smoky delicacy straight from Chef Amandeep Singh’s kitchen. The ingredients are simple: Mince, garam masala, ginger, garlic, coriander and more.

Please find the recipe here: Jalandari Seekh Kebab

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Rajma Masala

Sangita Agrawal's raseela rajma is an almost austere dish that tastes terrific with steamed rice. Made using chitra rajma, this Punjabi ghar ki rasoi recipe is cooked in a paste of onions, garlic, ginger, green chillies and tomatoes with spices.

Please find the recipe here: Rajma Masala 

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Dal Makhani

Yes, we all definitely need a recipe of Punjab's famous dal. Chef Varun Inamdar provides one. He gives it an earthy flavour with the addition of walnuts, which is optional. 

Please find the recipe here: Dal Makhani

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Punjabi Mutton Curry

Have a go at cooking up a dhaba-style mutton gravy specialty courtesy Ramapriya Suresh. The South Indian blogger adds fennel seeds, yoghurt, garam masala spices to add the right Punjabiness to the dish.

Please find the recipe here: Punjabi Mutton Curry

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Aloo Samosa

A Punjabi samosa with its hot, crisp cover is just the thing to make your mouth water. Annapoorni's recipe is without onions -- spiced mashed potatoes is wrapped in a golden, flaky crust.

Please find the recipe here: Aloo Samosa

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Matthis

There couldn't be a better snack to go with a hot cup of tea! Made from all-purpose flour and aatta mixed, carom seeds, black pepper, kasuri methi, ghee, hing, Nidhi S Raj chose to make hers like cute buttons.

Please find the recipe here: Matthis

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Sarson Ka Saag & Makki Ki Roti

There is no yummier combo than mustard greens with corn rotis especially on cooler days. Zelda Pande brings you her recipe.

Please find the recipe here: Sarson Ka Saag & Makki Ki Roti

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