One of the most popular Indian desserts, gajar ka halwa is a rich dessert made from grated carrots, milk, sugar and nuts.
recipes from the Punjab
Dishes of spiced chickpeas can be found across all of India. This is the Punjabi chole, or channa masala, as it is more commonly known..
This dish epitomises the taste and style of the Punjab. A smooth texture, delicate flavour layers and a hint of chilli makes this dish of lentils and red kidney beans a global favourite.
Paneer is a fresh white cheese with a crumbly texture. It is made by curdling milk with a vegetable-derived acid,
Matar paneer is a very popular dish from the Punjab. It highlights the paneer, has a spicy tomato sauce, and has bursts of flavour from the just-cooked peas.
This palak paneer is the classic Punjabi dish of cooked spinach studded with cubes of fried paneer cheese.
A dry vegetable curry. This recipe for alu gobi is typical of the Punjabi style, It features crispy potato and just-cooked cauliflower.
The famous Punjabi maize flour bread, or makki di roti. These roti are made from an unleavened dough made from corn meal and cooked on a griddle.
This is a common Punjabi dish, typically served in winter. This palak ka saag is a lightly spiced puree of spinach.
Green paneer tikka, or paneer pudina tikka is a great starter or finger food for cocktails. The marinade is fresh, aromatic and has quite a chilli hit.
Balls of vegetables, in a mild, creamy rich sauce. Malai sabzi kofta is a dish to impress your vegetarian diners.