Punjabi’s Variety Types of Food.

Punjabi could be either completely non-vegetarian or vegetarian. That is why they have varieties of food from breads, rice, masalas (spices), kadhis (curries), chickens, vegetables, fishes and others as their menus in a bigger portion. When we look at Pujabi’s menu, we will feel like we are in the food paradise because we get confused of which food to choose and try.

Most famous Punjabi’s food in Malaysia is Tandoori Chicken, Naan, Aloo Gobi,Kadhi Pakora, Chana Masala, Dhal, Gulab Jamun, Jeera Rice and so much more could easily be found anywhere in Indian restaurants (Mamak’s place), especially Masjid Jamek area if you are in Kuala Lumpur area. Choose any menu from the food counter filled with rice, vegetable and curry dishes.

The usual main ingredients (masala) of Punjabi’s cooking are onions, tomatoes, mustard, cummin, garlic, ginger, ghee and also a lot of butter. Using milk products is one of Punjabi’s trade mark as their country are well know for the best milk quality.

These ingredients fits or suits Malaysian’s taste as all Malays, Chinese and Indians eats most of these ingredients in their daily basis. It brings appetite to Malaysians especially when it comes to curry, chicken and also dhal. From flat breads to raised breads; the diversity of it such as Kulcha, Lachha, Paratha, Mint Parantha, Chapatti, and Naan comes up with different range of shapes and prices.

Aloo Gobi is one of the nicest dishes with the mixture of curry and vegetables. Other vegetables menu that might be attractive and interesting to try are Kadhi Pakora (curry with Pakora and rice), Kadhai Paneer, Shahi Paneer (the mixture of masalas and cheese), Phimi, Jalebi and so much more.

For Punjabi’s they do not eat rice frequently as Malays, except for special occasion like weddings.

Mint Lassi are known as an out of the ordinary drink which it has achieved accomplishment (first place in a competition) represents Punjabi in entrepreneurship program under the sponsorship of Normandy Business School of France. For Mint Salted Lassi drink is made by blending the yogurt with milk, water and some spices. Lassi that made by blending water, sugar and fruits are called the Sweet Lassi. These drinks are originally created by Taman Raj Singh who was a former student of Chandigarh.

            

 Taman Raj Singh..  (Picture Sources: http://www.tribuneindia.com/2008/20080827/cth1.htm)

These foods and drinks are loved by the kids and also elderly because it is easily to get these delicious foods by only paying the affordable amount of money. Save cost, full stomach.