Punjab is the breadbasket of India and Punjabis eat with enthusiasm and generosity. Food is never scarce at a Punjabi table. The dhaba (roadside kitchen) tradition gives even the simplest food extraordinary flavor. Lassi (yogurt drink) is the mandatory accompaniment.
ਕਿਰਪਾ ਕਰਕੇ (kirpa karke) — Please, ਸੁਆਦਲਾ (suadla) — Delicious, ਬਿੱਲ (bill) — The bill, ਸ਼ੁਭਕਾਮਨਾਵਾਂ (shubhkaamnawaan) — Cheers, ਧੰਨਵਾਦ (dhanwaad) — Thank you