Cuisine in Khanna
The cuisine followed in Khanna is the Punjabi cuisine and this cuisine has simple as well exotic dishes in it. There is a huge influence of North Indian dishes and the influence of specialties of different regions of Punjab are also evident here. Some of the best known dishes are Aaloo Gobi, Aaloo Mutter, Paneer Makhani in the vegetarian variety and Butter Chicken, Tandoori Chicken, Murg Musallam Chicken Curry are some of the famous dishes in the non vegetarian variety.
This cuisine, does not use any form of sauces but the spices used mainly consists of garlic, ginger and onion, which provides the much needed spicy taste to the food. In home cooking people do use a lot of sunflower oil along with Ghee and Butter, however, in restaurants and roadside Dhabas, the usage of Butter is done in handsome quantities.
Specialties in Khanna
Some of breads like the Laccha Paranthas, Kulchas, Naans, Tandoori Rotis, Tawa Rotis are very famous in Punjab. Also, the drink made of curd known as "Lassi" is a sweet variety of drink and works as a coolant in the hot summer days. In addition, Sarso Da Saag and Makki Di Roti are also very famous here. The preparation of chicken in "Tandoor" and the rich and creamy gravy of some of the chicken preparation are sumptuous and mouth watering. Some of the famous sweet preparations are Carrot Halwa, Sooji Halwa, Soan Papdi, Jalebis and many others.
Restaurants in Khanna
There are some really good restaurants in Khanna. For a family, which wants to enjoy a nice ambiance and a quality family time over good vegetarian food can surely check out the Daawat restaurant, which serves all cuisines ranging from Punjabi, South Indian, Chinese, Tandoori, Indian and Continental food. There are many more multi cuisine restaurants in Khanna, which are economical and provide good food.
Bakeries in Khanna
There are also many bakeries in Khanna, which provide good tea time snacks or quick bite options. These bakeries dole out some of the best baked items, which serve as delicious evening tea time snacks and the confectioneries from these bakeries are delicious and mouth watering. Some of the famous bakeries of Khanna are mentioned below.
Sardar Bakery
Address: Mata Rani Mandir Road,
GT Road,
Anant Nagar,
Pin Code: 141401
Khanna
Phone Number: 01628502086
9356154305
Email: [email protected]
Prestine Mall Bakery
Address: Near Gobindgarh, Khanna
Arora Bakery
Address: Mankoo St, Vinod Nagar,
New Awadi colony
Khanna, Punjab
Dass Confectionery
Address: Main Bus stand Payal,
Khanna, India
Pin Code: 141416
Arora Bakery
Address: Near Lalhera road,
Khanna, India
Pin Code: 141401
Pappi Bakery
Address: National Highway 1,
Ahluwalia Mohalla,
Anant Nagar, Khanna,
Punjab
Pin Code: 141401
Phone Number:01628220295
Cake House
Address: Malerkotla Rd,
Anant Nagar, Khanna,
Punjab
Pin Code: 141401
Darshan Foods India
Address: Ratanheri Village,
Booth Garh Road, Khanna
Pincode:141401
Phone Number: 91-1628-653103/653101
+919216596064
Fast Food in Khanna
Though Khanna, is considered to be a small city due to its smaller surface area, the speed of progression has also caught up with the people of Khanna, like in other parts of the country. It is evident in the fact that the people of Khanna have very open-heartedly embraced the fast food culture and one can find the Mac Donald, KFC and many other fast food centres in Khanna.
Dhabas and Street Food in Khanna
Being very close tot he National Highway, makes it very easy for one to get the delicious local cuisine and food in the numerous Dhabas that are situated on this highway. In addition to these Dhabas, there are many other eateries and food joints as well as local vendors who serve delicious street food in the form of Chaats, Chole Bhature etc.
All in All, a gourmet or a foodie will have a lovely time in Khanna, if one sets out on a food expedition to explore the local cuisine.
