Undivided Punjab

Punjabi cuisine is a culinary style originating in Punjab, a region in the northern part of the Indian subcontinent, which is now divided in an Indian part to the east and a Pakistani part to the west. This cuisine has a rich tradition of many distinct and local ways of cooking. One is a special form of tandoori cooking that is now famous The local cuisine of Punjab is heavily influenced by the agriculture and farming lifestyle. Punjabi cuisine is known for its rich, buttery flavours along with the extensive vegetarian and meat dishes. Basmati rice is the indigenous variety of Punjab, and various meat- and vegetable-based rice dishes have been developed using it.