The Mughal invasion of India during the 16th century had a big impact on North Indian Cuisine. The Mughlai cooking of the North, hints at the richness of the cuisine and sees whole spices, nuts and fruits as essential ingredients.
North Indian Punjabi cuisine is world-famous for its Tandoori dishes and curries such as Lamb Roganjosh, Butter Chicken and Dal Makhni.
A typical North Indian meal would consist of unleavened bread, dal (lentil curry), vegetables combined with paneer (home- made cheese), lamb or chicken curry prepared in ghee, freshly cut onions and chillies enjoyed with a cool glass of lassi* (see below). A North Indian meal is is not complete without famous desserts such as Kheer and Gulab Jamun. A combination of roasted and sugar coated fennel seeds are eaten as a mouth freshener after the meal.
