Served In Indian Army For 18 Years, Man Now Serves Dhaba-Style Thali For ₹60 In Punjab’s Jalandhar

Ex-Indian Army Officer supplies desi home-cooked food on the streets of Punjab.

by Ankita Mazumdar
Served In Indian Army For 18 Years, Man Now Serves Dhaba-Style Thali For ₹60 In Punjab’s Jalandhar

Driving through the lanes of Jalandhar, you may crave for some yummy, freshly cooked homemade food? Then head over to this roadside stall in Bhagat Namdev Chowk. It is not your regular roadside vendor, he served in the Indian Army and now he is serving delicious food to the people of Punjab. Looks like his passion is to serve the people of this country! Let’s check out what is in his dhaba-style thali for just ₹60.

This Ex-Indian Army Officer Offers Dhaba-Style Thali For Just ₹60 In Punjab

Ex-Indian Army Officer, Mr. Singh, served 18 years in the line of his duty. After that, he and his wife started this roadside stall for the past two and a half months. The menu keeps changing every day which is a plus point. if you want to make regular pit stops here, then you will get to relish a variety of dishes. You will be full within just ₹60 and it is a home-cooked meal, so there is no guilt of eating outside food. 

The desi dhaba style thali consists of two sabzi, in this video you can see aloo gobi and aloo matar, along with freshly made 4 rotis, two green chillies, slices of onion, and radish. The rotis are slathered with desi ghee and are an absolute treat to indulge in during the winter. This combination is completed with a glass of chai for ₹10, which Mr. Singh calls “a medicine” and not chai. Yes, I 100% agree with it, chai is a medicine. Chai lovers unite?

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They Also Serve Delicious Stuffed Paranthas With Thick Curd

Indian Army, Desi thali
Image Credits: Canva

If you do not like simple desi dhaba style sabzi and roti, then this ex-Indian Army Officer has more to offer. He has basmati rice, rajma, chole, dal fry, and aloo stuffed paranthas. Eating hot stuffed paranthas right off the flame with a side of curd feels heavenly! What do you say? You should sure go for that because the parantha is loaded with aloo stuffings and then cooked in desi ghee. Just wow!

One aloo parantha is for ₹20 and the stuffed parantha thali costs at ₹50. This ex-Indian Army Officer is giving steal deals and you should not miss out on this deal. Do you know what is great about this dhaba-style desi food stall in Jalandhar? You can get as many refills of the sabzi and curries. There is no limit to that. What more do you want? 

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An interesting thing about the vendor, ex-Indian Army Officer, he has served in Siachen in extreme weather conditions like -40° C and while he is serving food on the streets of Punjab, he doesn’t feel cold at all! Head over to his stall and enjoy a freshly made dhaba-style home-cooked thali. Don’t forget to order his special medicine!

Cover Image Credits: Youtube/Official Sahi hai

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First Published: January 19, 2024 9:36 PM