Famous breakfast food in amritsar

Amritsari Kulcha

This is the star of the Amritsar breakfast show. It's a leavened flatbread, meaning it's risen with baking powder or yeast. Unlike a plain naan, the kulcha is stuffed with a savory filling, most commonly spiced potatoes (aloo), onions (pyaz), or cauliflower (gobi). The dough is cooked on a tawa (griddle) and often brushed with ghee for a rich, slightly crispy exterior.
Kulchas are served piping hot with a side of spicy chickpea curry (chole) for dipping. The contrasting textures and flavors of the fluffy bread, creamy potato filling, and tangy chole make for a truly delicious and satisfying breakfast.
Here are some popular variations of Amritsari Kulcha:

• Amritsari Aloo Kulcha: The classic version with a spicy potato filling.

• Paneer Kulcha: A vegetarian option with a paneer (Indian cottage cheese) filling.

• Gobi Kulcha: Filled with spiced cauliflower.

• Pyaz Kulcha: Features a simple onion filling.

Poori Chole

Another popular breakfast choice, Poori Chole is a classic Indian dish found throughout the country. It features fluffy, deep-fried pooris (puffed bread) served with a chickpea curry (chole) similar to the one served with kulcha. The pooris are light and airy, providing a nice contrast to the rich and flavorful chole.

This dish is often served with chutneys (condiments) for an extra layer of flavor.

Lassi

Lassi is a refreshing yogurt-based drink that can be enjoyed sweet or savory. In Amritsar, a popular choice is the thick and creamy sweet lassi, often flavored with mango or other fruits. Savory lassi is made with buttermilk and spices like cumin and black pepper.

Giani Lassi is a famous spot in Amritsar known for its delicious and frothy lassi.

Desi Ghee Halwa

If you have a sweet tooth, Desi Ghee Halwa is a must-try. This rich and decadent dessert is made with semolina (sooji), clarified butter (desi ghee), sugar, and nuts. It has a dense, pudding-like texture and a warm, nutty flavor. The ghee adds a luxurious richness to the halwa, making it a perfect way to end a hearty breakfast.

Chole Bhature

Chole Bhature is a North Indian breakfast dish featuring spicy chickpea curry (chole) and fluffy leavened bread (bhatura). The bhatura is denser than poori due to yogurt or potato in the dough. Enjoy by tearing off pieces of bhatura and dipping them into the flavorful chole.

Tea

Types of Tea: They offer classic masala chai, a strong black tea brewed with milk and spiced with cardamom, cloves, ginger, and cinnamon. You can also find other options like lemon tea or kahwa (green tea with nuts and spices).

Tea Stalls vs. Tea Lounges: Amritsar is famous for its traditional tea stalls. These are small, casual setups where you can grab a hot cup of chai for a very reasonable price. If you prefer a more relaxed atmosphere, tea lounges offer a wider selection of teas and snacks in a comfortable setting.

Famous Tea Stalls: Giani Tea Stall is legendary for its delicious chai and breakfast options like omelets. Sharma Ji Tea Stall is another popular choice.