Punjabi Cuisine

Paneer/fresh cheese (homemade)

Servings: 4 Boiling time: 10-12 minutes. Preparation time: 5-6 minutes. Setting time: 20-30 minutes. Total time: 18-20 minutes. Paneer is an excellent source of protein and calcium; help you gain a lustrous, shinier and healthier skin as well as hair. “Paneer/fresh cheese (homemade)” or fresh Indian cheese, is a soft and versatile dairy delight made […]

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Poonnangani keerai (dwarf copper leaves) malai (fresh cream) saag

Servings: 4 Preparation time: 3-4 minutes. Boiling time: 3-4 minutes. Frying time: 10 minutes. Cooking time: 15 minutes. Total time: 35 minutes. For me there is nothing more satisfying than picking fresh Poonnangani right from my kitchen garden; ‘Poonnangani’ makes our body glow like gold, Malai (fresh cream) help to gain a lustrous, shinier and

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Split urad (split black gram) dal[dhaba style]

Servings: 3 Preparation time: 10 minutes. Boiling  time: 10 minutes. Seasoning time: 12 minutes. Total time: 32 minutes. Split urad (split black gram) dal has a wonderful flavor; this is my family favorite recipe, it is being eaten hot with “Tandoori roti“, “Naan” or “Paratha“. Black gram is very nutritious as it contains high levels

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Paneer (cottage cheese) tikka masala

Servings: 4 Preparation time: 15 minutes. Marination time: 30 minutes. Grilling time: 2-3 minutes(each side). Frying time: 15 minutes Cooking time: 9 minutes. Total time: 42 minutes. Paneer is all time favourites in north Indian; provides high protein and calcium, which is helpful to maintain strong teeth and bones. Intake of paneer prevents osteoporosis too.

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Potato, cauliflower (Aaloo gobi)  

Servings: 4 Preparation time: 10 minutes. Frying time: 16-20 minutes. Total time: 30 minutes. Potatoes and cauliflower are comfort food in north India; everybody likes it, hardly anyone who doesn’t. It is delicious dish; need not to stay longer in the kitchen, because we can cook this dish on low flame. It goes perfect with

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