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Balle Balle Baisakhi Menu!

A visit to the gurudwara followed by delicious langar food and more delicious food prepared at home - Baisakhi sure is a day of fun, fervor and food for larger than life Punjabis! Here are our top 5 Punjabi recipes for you to indulge in and make sure you have a balle balle start to your New Year!

Aam ki Lassi

Lassi is the pride and joy of Punjab and when you add mangoes to it the final result is nothing short of heaven! Also there is no better way to beat the heat than savour a chilled glass of this rich, creamy, sweet aamkilassi!

Aloo Paneer Tikki 

Choosing between aloo and paneer can be a tough choice for Punjabis and this recipe takes care of that dilemma! It is your classic alootikki but with a chunky paneer surprise in between. Serve with green chutney.

Matar ka Parantha

One bite of this spicy green peastuffed, crisp whole wheat paranthaenhanced with the earthy taste of desi ghee and you will know why they are an absolute favourite! Give alookeparanthe a break this baisakhi!

Pindi Chole 

We always had this one on the menu for Baisakhi as kids! The chickpeas cooked to perfection in a spicy Punjabi masala base eaten with bhature and for that matter even rice tastes beyond fabulous. Chole always means balleballe!

Atte ki Pinni

These sweet whole wheat flour and khoya cylinders - dressed up with almond slivers are a little difficult to perfect, but well worth the effort. No better time to try them out than baisakhi!

Take a look at what they are eating to celebrate New Year in other parts of the country here.