Bharawan Da Dhaba is a 110-year-old vegetarian dhaba located in Amritsar, Punjab, India. It is a popular spot for tourists and locals alike, and is known for its traditional Punjabi cuisine. Some of the most popular dishes at Bharawan Da Dhaba include chole kulche, sarson da saag, makki ki roti, and Amritsari kulche.
The dhaba is located in the Hall Bazaar area of Amritsar, just a short walk from the Golden Temple. It is a small, no-frills establishment, but the food is delicious and the prices are very reasonable. The service can be slow at times, but it is worth the wait.
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From A Small Tent To An Iconic Restaurant
In 1912, long before India's Independence and the Partition, a small tent in Amritsar, Punjab, started selling Punjabi food to the locals. Started by a man from Sialkot, Pakistan, the Punjabi food tent became popular over time and withstood the economic churn caused by the Indo-Pakistani Wars of 1965 and 1971, and another conflict in 1984.
Today, it stands strong as full-fledged restaurant loved by locals. The current owner, Subhash Vij’s grandfather started the dhaba in a tent when he came to settle in the border town of Amritsar. Bharawan Da Dhaba is just a 10-minute walk from the Golden Temple in Amritsar, the pure vegetarian dhaba is a favourite of locals and tourists alike.
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They can be seen flocking to the dhaba to savour its famous traditional Punjabi cuisine, such as chole kulche, baigan ka bharta, paneer subzi, and more. Punjabi food is quite popular across India, and other countries too. It is famous for its rich and buttery flavours, which many cooks try to replicate.
What Make Bharawan Da Dhaba’s Food So Delicious?
According to the owner the secret is in the way they cook the food. They make sure to keep the spices mild, so the food does not become too spicy. The place is also very clean and the food is cooked hygienically.
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The next secret is cooking on a slow flame. Bharawan Da Dhaba prepares all its food items by slow cooking them, a process that takes more time, but preserves the nutritional value of the food. Slow cooking also ensures the colours of the food, especially the vegetables, do not get spoiled. Further, all the food is cooked in desi ghee to give it a pure flavour.