Regional Tables

The Punjabi Table: Bread, Dal, and the Logic of Plenty

Roti, paratha, lassi, and the generous side-dish culture that defines everyday Punjab — not just restaurant butter chicken.

Punjab
  • punjabi
  • regional
  • thali

Punjabi home cooking is built around wheat, seasonal sabzis, and dal varieties that change with the week. Restaurant culture emphasizes tandoor and cream — home tables often emphasize speed, leftovers, and feeding whoever walks in.