Savour the Warm, Hearty Flavours of Punjab at Club Mahindra

Think vast fields. Cold lassi. Hot aloo parathas with melted home-churned white butter dripping off every bite. Rich and creamy butter chicken with soft tandoori naans – mmm heaven! Or, you could just be in Punjab. After all, Punjabi food is synonymous with bliss and contentment.

A land with many rivers flowing through it, agricultural lands, and warm-hearted folk, Punjab satiates your every appetite: whether for friendly interactions, picturesque landscapes, or gourmet experiences. All the more if you check into one of Club Mahindra’s resorts across North India. Our chefs are experts at whipping up delightful Punjabi food!

Even if you cannot visit Punjab, our other resorts across India have full-fledged Punjabi menus that bring the taste of Punjab to you!

Let’s look at some of the mouth-watering dishes Punjab has given us.

Popular Punjabi Food

Known for its rich flavours and large portions, Punjabi food is all about abundance and generosity. Let’s look at some of the more popular preparations.

Breakfast Items

A popular Punjabi breakfast staple is thick aloo parathas with achar, makhan and curd. While parathas are popular all over India, it’s likely that the original ones from Punjab will be thicker and more loaded with ghee or butter than the rest.

Punjabis like large, wholesome breakfasts. So it’s not surprising that while the rest of India prefers to eat it for lunch or dinner, chhole bhature is a popular breakfast item in the land of five rivers!

A lighter breakfast variant, the dahi vada (a yoghurt-based dish), is also popular here.

Punjabi Mains We Love!

If breakfast is so filling, you can only imagine the delectable spread for lunch! Here are some of our favourites!

Makki di Roti and Sarson da Saag

This combo is nearly synonymous with Punjab! Best consumed in chillier winter months, sarson da saag, a warm blend of mustard and spinach, is something everyone needs to try at least once. Paired with makki di roti (cornmeal rotis), this thick gravy is best served hot!

Tandoori Chicken

With fresh onion rings, mint leaves and lime on the side, tandoori chicken is one of the best things to come out of Punjab! Marinating the chicken in yoghurt and spices, and then roasting it in the tandoor, is what gives this dish its smoky flavour and tender, succulent bite.

Daal Makhani

With oodles of cream, this daal undoubtedly has the hearts of many a food lover! It’s no wonder that it’s also called maa ki daal (Mother’s daal). Served with steamed rice or roti, daal makhani is the perfect comfort food! Top it up with a big glass of lassi – perfection!

For Your Sweet tooth

Of course, the Punjabis know how to complete a hearty meal with something sweet! Here are some of popular Punjabi sweet dishes.

Gajar ka Halwa

The ‘carrot cake’ of India, gajjar ka halwa is a special winter treat! Made with grated carrot, mawa, milk and ghee, this halwa is spiced with cardamom for that mild flavour amidst all the sweetness!

Kada Prasad

This is typically offered in Gurudwaras as a prasad but this sweet treat can be made at home as well. This is a version of atte ka halwa (wheat flour halwa) that is sweet, mildly crumbly and ghee-laden for the sweetest end to your meals!

Is your mouth watering yet? You can sample most of these delicious Punjabi food items at any Club Mahindra resort restaurant!

Club Mahindra kitchens source only locally-grown farm food to support the livelihoods of local farms and offer guests fresh, unadulterated and healthy ingredients. So, the next time you soak in the exotic locations and picturesque landscapes of Club Mahindra’s resorts across India, be sure to try some of the above Punjabi dishes. We guarantee you a wholesome experience you will always remember.