Feel like treating yourself to a true-blue Punjabi meal? You're in great company!

The people of Punjab (in North India) love to eat and this is reflected in their delicious, hearty regional cuisine. So tasty is Punjabi fare that it has not just wowed Indians all over the country - Punjabi food is probably the most popular and in-demand in any Indian restaurant - but the world at large. There're few who haven't heard of Butter Chicken, Tandoori Chicken, Chole aur Bhaturey....

Find out firsthand what all the excitement is about. Sample some genuine Punjabi fare:

• Rajma (pictured above right) with Chawal (red kidney beans curry with rice)
• Aaloo Paratha with Aam Ka Achaar (potato flatbread with mango pickle)
• Makki Ki Roti with Sarson Ka Saag (Indian maize flatbread with mixed greens)
• Mutter Paneer with Lacha Parathas (peas and cottage cheese with layered flatbread)
• Fish Amritsari with Kaali Daal and Chapati

Round it all off with these decadent desserts:

• Jalebi
• Gaajar Ka Halwa and
• Kheer

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Related:
Top North Indian Recipes | Top North Indian Desserts | The Cuisine of North India