Amritsari fish is a crispy, spicy fried fish dish from Punjab. It’s made by marinating fish in a mix of gram flour, spices, and lemon juice, then deep frying until golden brown.
Marinated paneer cubes grilled to perfection with spices like red chili powder, garam masala, and chaat masala. This quick snack is packed with flavor and heat.
Masala papad is the easiest snack on this list, made by roasting or frying papad (thin crispy wafer) and topping it with finely chopped onions, tomatoes, green chilies, and spicy chaat masala.
Aloo tikki is a crispy, spiced potato patty. The potatoes are mashed and mixed with spices like cumin, coriander, and chili powder, then shallow-fried to golden perfection.
Chilli Paneer is a spicy Indo-Chinese dish that can be whipped up quickly. Paneer cubes are stir-fried with onions, bell peppers, soy sauce, and green chilies for a fiery punch.
Corn (bhutta) kebabs are a deliciously spicy Punjabi snack. Corn is mixed with mashed potatoes, green chilies, and a variety of spices, then shallow-fried.
A Punjabi classic, the samosa has a spicy potato filling encased in a crispy crust. The filling is made with boiled potatoes, green chilies, cumin seeds, and other spices, and the samosas are shallow-fried.