If you are a non-vegetarian, you know how sad you feel when you don’t find a non-veg dish in your thali. And why not? There are so many dishes that can literally leave you drooling. So, just to make your lunch worth remembering, we have brought some mouth-watering and scrumptious non-veg dishes fondly eaten in Punjab. These dishes are as rich as the culture and will show you a really good time. Though there is no end to the delectable non-vegetarian dishes from the state, we have selected the best ones that you can enjoy to your heart's will.
Chicken Champ
This could be a dream for chicken lovers. Made with minced chicken combined together with a mixture of spices, this dish is sold in small carts as well as in fancy restaurants. It can also be enjoyed as a dry starter while its gravy form could be used as a delectable main course delight.
Besani Murgh
This chicken dish spells indulgence in every single bite. It has chicken marinated with spices like turmeric, red chili powder, and ginger garlic powder and added to a masala cooked with besan in ghee or oil. This dish goes well with chapati, naan, and even hot pipping rice. Tried it yet?
Amritsari fish
If you think that Punjabis are obsessed with chicken, you are probably wrong. As you can the best fish dish in the bylanes of Amritsar. Amritsari fish is a lip-smacking dish in which fish is first pre-marinated in gram flour batter with spices and then, fried in oil. Served with coriander and mint chutney, this dish has kept us hooked for a long time.
Saag Chicken
Winter is the season of saag and it is totally fair that we talk about this dish. Made with seasonal leafy greens, this dish is not just delicious but healthy as it has the goodness of green vegetables. It has basic spices but thanks to the chicken and greens, it keeps you warm from within. Do try it this season.
Dal Meat
Meat cooked in dal, can there be anything better? Also known as Dal Ghost, this dish is not just not a specialty from Punjab but from also other North Indian regions like Jammu and Kashmir. Usually made with chana dal and mutton or lamb, this dish is cooked in a base of onions and other spices. This is delicious and perfect for winter days.
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