Taste of Amritsar

Dal Makhani

Slow-cooked black lentils in a butter-and-cream base — the overnight simmer shows in the depth of the gravy

Amritsari Fish

Crispy battered white fish with ajwain and ginger — the signature street-food dish of Amritsar, done properly here

Butter Chicken

Mild, tomato-cream curry with tender chicken — reliable rendition of the Punjabi standard

Tandoori Roti / Naan

Freshly pulled from the clay oven — charred at the edges and chewy at the center, the best vehicle for the curries

Sarson da Saag

Mustard greens cooked down with makki di roti — a cold-weather Punjabi classic when available seasonally

Lassi

Thick salted or sweet yogurt drink — proper thickness, not watered down, a reliable palate cleanser

Paneer Tikka

Tandoor-grilled paneer with peppers and onions — smoky and well-spiced, a solid vegetarian starter