Punjabi Thali

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Today I will be showing you a Punjabi Thali. I am new to Punjabi cuisine and so I created my dishes with the help of a book full of Punjabi Dishes. Recently I bought Tarla Dalal’s Punjabi Khana and I was very much pleased with the book. I selected what appeared to be simple recipes and we had a filling lunch. With so much cheese, butter and ghee it was quite a heavy meal and I had to skip my dinner because I felt full until the next day. But it was a completely satisfying and mind blowing experience. Lassi and Paneer Amritsari were my favorites among all. Gajrela became hubby’s favorite. Even he packed some for his friend. We really enjoyed Punjabi Khana.

Today’s Menu:

Cardamom Lassi-Cool drink prepared with curd

Paneer Amritsari-Crispy and spicy fried Paneer

Sukhi Bhindi-Dry sauteed okra

Jeera Aloo-Spicy potatoes flavored with cumin seeds

Pudhina Raitha- Curd and mint leaves mixed together with spices

Roti-Whole wheat flour rotis

Makai Ki Roti-Rotis with Maize flour

Paneer Makhani –A rich creamy Paneer gravy

Carrot Rice-A simple rice dish using carrots

Gajrela / Carrot Halwa- Carrot and sweetened milk together create this magic

Today’s Dishes:

Cardamom Lassi(click to view recipe)

Paneer Amritsari (click to view recipe)

Makai Ki Roti

Roti

Paneer Makhani (click to view recipe)

Jeera Aloo (click to view recipe)

Sukhi Bhindi (click to view recipe)

Pudhina Raitha

Carrot Rice(click to view recipe)

Today’s Recipe:

Gajrela:

Ingredients:

Grated Carrot-2cups

Milk-1 lt

Sugar-1cup

Ghee-1/2cup

Pista Chopped-1tbs

Raisins Chopped-1tbs

Cardamom Powder-1/2tsp

Procedure:

1. In a heavy bottomed pan bring 750ml milk to boil and let it reduce to half.

2. In another pan, heat 1/4cup of ghee and add the grated carrots. Saute until aromatic.

3. Add the remaining milk and bring it to boil.

4. Simmer and cook until the carrot is soft.

5. Add the reduced milk and keep on stirring until the mixture becomes thick.

6. Add sugar, cardamom powder and the chopped pista and raisins.

7. Add the remaining ghee and stir until the mixture leaves the sides and is completely dry.

8. Transfer to a serving dish and garnish with sliced pistas.

9. Enjoy warm or cold.

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26 Comments

faseela
April 26, 2012
yummy n awesome thaali
PriyaVaasu
April 26, 2012
Delicious platter Gayathri!! Love that frothy Cardamom Lassi!!!!!
Prathibha
April 26, 2012
I m drooling over the thali..love everything in d menu..would love 2 c d recipe for amritsari paneer
Kalyani
April 26, 2012
lovely presentation . and mouthwatering pics !
Kalyani
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Saraswathi Iyer
April 26, 2012
Really tempting and delicious love the paneer dishes and the clicks are superb.
Akila
April 26, 2012
Stunning clicks n yummy thali…. Just love it…
Hema
April 26, 2012
Super delicious thali, very tempting spread..
vaishali sabnani
April 26, 2012
wonderful menu..for the starter u cud have used mushroom instead of paneer..u have two paneers..but inspite of all…love the platter..everything has been so well cooked , lovely clicks…also how did u manage to get makki ki roti so soft..the bhindis look so fresh!!…super!!!!
The Pumpkin Farm
April 26, 2012
what a thoughtfully picked menu…love everything on this platter. pudina raitha…takes the crown
Champa
April 26, 2012
Rich Carrot Halwa. Beautiful platter altogether.
radha
April 26, 2012
Wow! to think you tried a different cuisine with such amazing results. Kudos to you!
Priya
April 26, 2012
Wat a gorgeous and fabulous platter,everything looks super delicious Gayathri.
Nalini's Kitchen
April 26, 2012
Wow!!the spread looks fabulous…drooling here.Awesome clicks.
ANU
April 26, 2012
very impressive plate full …wow so many dishes u made…awesome dear!love the clicks too!
Jayanthi
April 26, 2012
I love the spread in this thaali and wonderful clicks. I could see how soft makki ki roti was …everything looks awesome. Fantastic job, well done!!!
Sharmilee! :)
April 26, 2012
Delicious spread…looks yum
Harini-Jaya Rupanagudi
April 26, 2012
lovely platter. Love the carrot halwa.
rajani
April 26, 2012
I liked the carrot halwa the best and the rotis too look very soft. Lovely spread.
Chef Mireille
April 26, 2012
everything looks fabulous…great photos!
Cool Lassi(e)
April 26, 2012
You are killing me with those clicks! I am drooling at every single dish in there!
Jayasri Ravi
April 27, 2012
what a delicious spread, lovely platter, love carrot halwa…
Srivalli
April 27, 2012
Wow Gayathri..everything is my favorite!..and this surely doesn’t look like you are making punjabi food for the first time..
Suma Gandlur
April 28, 2012
Everything on the platter is droolworhy. 🙂
Aarthi
April 29, 2012
thali looks mouthwatering
PunjabiRestaurants new Delhi
January 17, 2013
Awesome post about Punjabi Recipes keep posting because I really Like Punjabi Food
GD
March 20, 2013
very beautiful …………