The Punjabis are known for their rich foods. Predominantly
wheat eating people, the Punjabis cook rice only on special
occasions. Nans and parathas, rotis made of corn flour (makke
di roti) are their typical breads. Milk and its products in
the form of malai (cream), paneer (cottage cheese), butter
and curds are always used with almost every Punjabi meal.
The main masala in Punjabi dish consists of onion, garlic,
ginger and a lot of tomatoes fried in pure ghee. Spices like
coriander, cumin, cloves, cinnamon, cardamom, black pepper,
red chili powder, turmeric and mustard are regularly used.
Chicken especially 'Tandoori Chicken' is a favourite with
non-vegetarians as paneer is in the vegetarian Punjabi menu.
Mah ki Dal, Sarson Ka Saag, meat curry like Roghan Josh and
stuffed parathas can be found in no other state except Punjab.
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