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Flavours of Punjab: A Walk-Through of the Baisakhi Festival

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Baisakhi, Punjab’s harvest festival and new year, is upon us and as all harvest festivals go, this one is all about celebrating with yummy food. Punjabi food is a universal favourite for Indians and foreigners alike. And since it also falls on a national holiday this year, take the time out to try out some of these yummy Baisakhi recipes.

 

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Chhole Bhature: This famous snack from the streets of Punjab is a familiar name in most households. All of us have eaten Chhole Bhature at some point or the other. But if you think replicating the dish is complicated because of the size of the bhatura and the cooking time of the chhole, you’re mistaken. Here’s an easy Chhole Bhature recipe that you will want to try at home.

 

 

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Dry Fruit Mango Lassi: As Punjab’s staple, no festival is complete without lassi. With mangoes in season during Baisakhi, mango lassi is a popular choice for this festival. The yoghurt, in any case, negates the body heat that comes from eating too many mangoes. So don’t hold yourself back. Check out this recipe of Mango Lassi that comes with dry fruits.

 

 

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Achari Mutton: This tangy dish has all the yummy spices used in making mango pickle in addition to the usual onion-tomato gravy. Many of you would be familiar with achari chicken, but try this Punjabi version of tenderly cooked mutton in achari gravy that is equally popular in Pakistan. Here’s the recipe for it.

 

 

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Sarson da Saag: Any post on Punjabi food is incomplete without a mention of Sarson da Saag. This popular curry made of sharp mustard greens, tomatoes and garlic is mellowed with oodles of butter before serving it with makki di rotis, hot off the tandoor. Check out the recipe for it here.

 

 

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Coconut Laddus: These snow white creations look gorgeous sitting on a plate and are equally gorgeous when eaten. Don’t be fooled by their beauty, these laddus are actually dead simple to make and can be ready in less than 15 minutes. Just roll up your sleeves, grease your palms and dive headfirst into the laddu rolling business. Here’s the recipe for it.

 

 

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Amritsari Fish: When in Punjab, a visit to Amritsar, the cultural and culinary Mecca of Punjab is a must. While snacking around the streets of Amritsar may not be possible for many of us today, we can certainly try and replicate the lovely flavours of Amritsari Fish. This popular street snack is basically batter fried fish rubbed with ginger, garlic and lime juice. The crowning glory here is the chaat masala sprinkled over the bhajiyas that transport you to seventh heaven. This is quite easy to make, so there is no excuse not to try this recipe out.

 

 

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