In the Northern region of India, black pepper and turmeric are used as flavour enhancers; you'll find dishes like tandoori chicken and rajma with accompaniments like naan bread. The cuisine is usually characterized by heavy use of meat, milk, cream, butter and ghee (clarified butter) and is known for its curries and spicy dishes. Here is a North Indian family recipe shared by our staff member who lived in Punjab before moving to Canada.