Amritsar, the holy city of Punjab, is a place that provides a myriad of delicacies for both vegetarians and non-vegetarians. Home to the famous Golden Temple is also home to the most delicious street food ever. They say, you can take a foodie out of Amritsar but you can't take Amritsar out of a foodie and we believe there are no lies in all these aforementioned statements. Filled with numerous street-side stalls, eateries and more, this city is truly a foodie's paradise. From aloo kulcha to Amritsari style tawa machli and much more, this city has us spoiled for choices. If you are a true street food lover just like us, then we have a surprise for you. We have shortlisted 5 Amritsari street food recipes you can try making at home with the same flavours and aroma. We hear you, already slurping! Let's get started with the list.
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Here're 5 Amritsari Street Food Recipes That You Must Try:
Our Recommendations:
1. Aloo Kulcha
Of course, the first on the list had to be the delicious aloo kulcha! After all, who can resist that spicy stuffing of mashed potatoes and dip them in the spicy chole gravy? If you ask us, then it's irresistible. Pyaaz ki chutney, alongside is a match made in heaven. For the full recipe, click here.Click here for the recipe for chole.
2. Amritsari Macchi:
Amritsari cuisine is incomplete with Amritsari macchi and why not?! The deep-set bold flavours and richness of this recipe are one-of-a-kind. Here we bring you step-by-step instructions to make this electrifying fish fry at home. Find the recipe here.
3. Nutri Kulcha
Till now we are sure you must have tried hundreds of bread recipes, but this one right here is an exclusive one. For the unversed, Nutri kulcha is a recipe in which kulchas are dipped in desi ghee and served with Nutri gravy that adds extra flavour to this dish. Click here for the complete recipe.
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4. Amritsari Tandoori Chicken
Chicken lovers, raise your hands! In this recipe, chicken is cooked in a glazing tandoor or oven profuse with rustic flavours and smokiness, which in turn enhances the whole meal. Furthermore, chicken is marinated twice while preparing this chicken recipe - first with ginger paste, lemon juice and salt for 20 minutes and later mixed with hung curd, turmeric, mustard oil, coriander powder and fresh coriander leaves. Click here for the recipe.
5. Amritsari Fish Tikka
The last one is this stellar recipe from Amritsari cuisine. It is fish tikka. In this recipe, boneless fish pieces are marinated with a host of dry ingredients and ginger-garlic paste. It is then fried until golden to perfection. Pair it up with green chutney and you are in for a delicious treat. Find the recipe here.
If you are a true Punjabi foodie, here we bring you more recipes to try at home, click here.
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Now you know what to do, head straight to the kitchen and try these recipes out. Do not forget to tell us your favourite one in the comment section below. For more such recipe articles, stay tuned!!