Ancient and industrial in equal measure, Jalandhar sits in Punjab’s Doaba region in northern India, where the urban grid quickly transitions into lush green farmland fed by the rivers of the North.

Sitting at the intersection of highways and railway lines, Jalandhar has become a non-negotiable pit stop for hungry travellers looking to break bread at one of Jalandhar's Dhabas - traditional roadside eateries known for serving fresh, hearty meals long into the night.

The cooking here is bold and deeply savoury, with toasted whole spices, smoky dals, sharp pickles and plenty of ginger, garlic and chilli.

This is unpretentious food: nourishing, comforting, and exactly what you need at the end of a long, tiring day. 

Achaari Gobhi Aloo

Cauliflower and potato cooked with the spices found in a classic Indian pickle. Mustard, fennel, nigella and chilli bring warmth and fragrance, while amchoor gives it that unmistakable sharp, tangy finish.

Kadai Mirch

Courgette and peppers cooked with a coarse kadai masala of toasted coriander seed, cumin, ginger, garlic and chilli. The spices stay deliberately textured, clinging to the vegetables and giving the dish its deep, roasted flavour.

Smoky Rajma

Kidney beans slowly cooked in a rich tomato, ginger and garlic masala until thick and deeply flavoured. Finished with warming spices and a smoky note that gives this everyday Punjabi favourite extra depth.

Whole Spice & Onion Pulao

Fragrant basmati rice cooked with caramelised onions and whole spices, letting the cardamom, cumin, bay perfume every grain. Savoury, aromatic and made to carry all those bold masalas.

Ingredients

*ACHARI GOBHI* Cauliflower florets, Tomato, Onion, potato, Mustard oil, Green chillies, Coriander, Oil, Salt, Fennel seeds whole, Spring onion, Garlic, Ginger, Onion seeds, Kashmiri red chilli powder, Tumeric, Cumin Seed, Coriander, Amchoor Powder, Mustard seeds brown, Coriander Seed whole, Red chilli. Spring Onion Garnish + Onion seeds *KADAI MIRCH* Courgette, Tomato, Red bell pepper, Sweet pointy peppers, Oil, garlic chopped, Coriander, Salt, coriander, red chilli , cumin, turmeric, salt, musk melon, dried fenugreek leaves, MUSTARD SEEDS, dried garlic, black pepper, dried onion, dried ginger, cardamom, cinnamon, fennel, cloves, nutmeg, mace, cardamom green, asafoetida], Almond flakes Garnish: ALMONDS, Vegeset [Carrageenan, Sodium citrate, Potassium chloride] RAJMA: Kidney Beans, Onion, Tomato, Oil, Tomatoes diced, Garlic, Ginger, Tomato Puree, Salt, Green chillies, Coriander, Coriander, Paprika smoked, Cumin seeds, Garam Masala, Black pepper whole, Black Cardamom whole, Turmeric, Cumin Seed, Kashmiri red chilli powder, Cinnamon sticks, cloves whole, Bay leaf, Lemon juice RICE Basant Basmati rice, Red onion sliced, Oil, Salt, Cumin seeds, Bay leaf, Black Cardamom whole, Star anise 200g, cloves whole Our ingredients change from time to time, please check before tucking in.

Our ingredients change slightly from time to time, so please always check before tucking into your dabba.