An Authentic Meal with a Punjabi Family in Anand Niketan, New Delhi

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Host Bio: Mala is married to an armed forces officer and hence has been cooking and hosting formal and informal parties at home for as long as she can remember. Being part of the armed forces, she has travelled to many cities in India, giving her an exposure to varied Indian cuisines. However, Mala is originally from Punjab, in the north of India, which is known for its rich, buttery flavors due to the extensive use of dairy products like cream, desi ghee, and butter. Punjabi cuisine is also well known for its tandoori cooking style. Mala lives with her husband and two children in the family home where she grew up. Having been part of the army for many years has made them the consummate entertainers who excel in caring for their guests. Before settling in Delhi, they had lived in many small cities across India, where ready-made ingredients were not available, and so Mala learnt how to cook everything from scratch. Their extensive traveling also piqued her interest in learning about our new dishes from different parts of India.