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The origin of gulab jamun lay in Persia and the Mediterranean and, thanks to the introduction of white wheat flour from Central Asia, could now also be made in India. Indian chefs used khoya, a solid milk 'paste' that was the result of milk simmering for hours on a low heat.

Matar Paneer translates to peas paneer where 'Matar' is the Hindi word for 'peas' and 'paneer' for “Indian cheese”. This classic dish is said to have originated in Punjab region but is made in numerous ways across the country. Every Indian home and even every family may have a different recipe

Dal makhani (pronounced [daːl ˈmək. kʰə.ni]) is a dish originating in Punjab region. A relatively modern variation of traditional lentil dishes, it is made with urad dal (black lentils) and other pulses, and includes butter and cream (makhani is a Punjabi word for butter).