Foods You Must-Try When In Amritsar, India
Good food can set your day right and while thinking about a land full of people where the joy of food is celebrated to its core, your thoughts will always bring you to Amritsar, Punjab.
While in school you must have just known that in Amritsar is located the Golden Temple, the most important spiritual site of Sikhism. But when you actually travel to Amritsar or start thinking about it you will come across the second biggest wealth of this city, its cuisine. Amritsar is the culinary capital of India and therefore get ready to come across one of the most amazing food experiences you will ever have.
Among all the foods that drool the palates of the eateries in Amritsar, here is a list of the top foods that you must try while travelling to Amritsar.
1. Amritsari Kulcha
A local variation of naan, whenever anyone thinks about Kulcha the city of Amritsar comes into their mind. A famous sought after and must-try breakfast option in Amritsar and in the whole of North India is Kulcha, a prominent and proud member of the Punjabi cuisine.
There are many variants of Kulcha like Aloo Kulcha, Masala Kulcha and Paneer Kulcha which are served with chole/chana which is made of chickpeas along with a savoury chutney made from tamarind and onion. Kulcha is a favourite for its spicy and crisp texture and when layered with fresh produce of butter sets the tone of the day in the right direction.
2.Makki Di Roti & Sarson Da Saag
There is nothing like an authentic dish of sarson ka saag and makki di roti on a chilly evening in the city! While the dish has been romanticised by many Bollywood movies, it is actually a complete winner when you are looking for a wholesome meal in the winters. It’s great for lunch as well as dinner, typically with ghee and butter!
3.Amritsari lassi
Going to Amritsar and not indulging in Lassi is quite similar to visiting Santorini, Greece and not tasting wine. This yoghurt drink which originated in the lands of Punjab is filled with lots of love, good bacteria, malai and a lot of sugar is the most wanted refreshing drink during the hot summers not only in Amritsar but all across India.
4.Amritsari Butter Chicken
This dish of flavoursome pieces of chicken dipped in a soulful curry of butter, cream and other ingredients has come a long way and definitely is here to stay in the culinary palates all across the globe.
5.Gajar Ka Halwa
Sweetness is in every corner of the city and is more found in its desserts. The variety of desserts available in Amritsar can make anyone feel like a happy child. Gajar Ka Halwa is one of the best sought after desserts amidst this whole world of sweetness which is a carrot-based dessert made from grated carrots, milk, ghee and sugar.
6. Amritsari Fish
Though Punjabi cuisine is known for its eminent variety of savoury Chicken dishes, Punjab geographically is the land of five rivers and therefore the abundance of high-quality freshwater fish mixed with the culinary talents of the people of this state has resulted in a dish made of fish which is as good as the other delicacies.
