Dining at the Great Punjab in Mumbai: Punjabi Food at its Best
By Madan G Singh, 23rd Nov 2011 | Follow this author
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The Great Punjab is a byword for authentic Punjabi food in Mumbai
Eating Good Punjabi Food
The Great Punjab is eatery that has two openings in Mumbai at Hiranandani Gardens and Dadar. The eatery at Dadar is the mother restaurant looked after by the father, while one of his sons looks after the Hiranandani opening.
Both restaurants are not big really and the one at Hiranandani is pretty small. But what makes these restaurants stand out is the authentic Punjabi food they dish out. Punjabi and North West cuisine is roughly the same and people who want to eat good and wholesome food from the North and North West of India can’t find a better place than these two openings.
The restaurants are small, but have an excellent atmosphere.They serve dishes like Dal Makhani, Chicken Makhani, Chicken tikka, Mutton keema, Bhuna Ghost et al to the patrons and cutomers with a distinct flavor. I will not hesitate to say that the fare dished out is about the best in Mumbai, where a lot ,many restaurents serve Punjabi food, but without its ethnic flavor.
Other dishes that are served are wholesome like the Saag and Makai ki Roti, Chicken Briyani( though this is not strictly a Punjabi dish) and good accompaniments like Tandoori Roti, Butter Naan and Kulcha. the food is prepared in hydrogenated oil, though you can request a dash of pure ghee for any of the dishes ordered. this adds to the Punjabi flavor, as pure ghee is a very much loved item in the Punjab. The restaurant will serve you authentic Punjabi desserts like Kulfi and rabri, that can whet your palate.
Great Punjab inside
Cost wise the restaurant will not burn a hole in your pocket and a meal for two can be managed in about 500 rupees. With inflation rearing its head, the prices are reasonable.Add to it the authentic North Indian food and you have a winner on your hands. I will certainly recommend a visit to one these restaurants, as and when the mood seizes you.
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23rd Nov 2011 (#)
I don't think I have ever tried punjabi food. I to have to say that, the best food we have around here, that is from our local food of 'southern crusine' is best to be had at a local gas station, of all places. I find it is the food and not so much where they cook it, that matters. Nice read. Thank you for sharing.:)
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24th Nov 2011 (#)
You are right Denise. Great comment
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23rd Nov 2011 (#)
Sounds like a fabulous restaurant, Madan. I ate authentic Punjabi food when I travelled to India. Yummy!
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24th Nov 2011 (#)
Glad you like Punjabi food Sheila
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23rd Nov 2011 (#)
This sounds good. I always love reading Indian Culture. The first time I heard of the Punjab, is in Wrestling, when the Great Khali created the Punjab prison. Now I guess Punjab has great historic significance... I wish you write another article to tell us more about this Punjab...
Thanks friend.
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24th Nov 2011 (#)
Than you Funonm. Will certainly take your suggestion
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23rd Nov 2011 (#)
I recently found a great restaurant for East Indian food in the city of Leduc, Alberta, I have always loved Indian food.
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24th Nov 2011 (#)
Thank you Mark for the info
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23rd Nov 2011 (#)
I live with Indians here and they love spicy foods. Chapate and so on...
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24th Nov 2011 (#)
Yes Funom, Indians like spicy food, but its nothing like what the Sri Lankan's eat !
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28th Nov 2011 (#)
Good article on punjabi food.
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28th Nov 2011 (#)
Thank you Neeraj
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