Best Vegetarian Punjabi Takeaway in Slough: 10 Dishes Locals Love

The vegetarian Punjabi dishes Slough locals order most are samosas, chaat samosa, pakoras, dahi bhalle, tadka daal, channa masala, mutter paneer and palak, finished with gulab jamun or rasmalai. Order a mix of street food, two curries and something sweet, and you have a proper Punjabi meal without cooking a thing.

That list comes straight from our counter. At Maharaja Sweets on Wexham Road, we've been serving vegetarian North Indian food to Slough families for over twenty years. One reviewer told us she first bought food here around twenty years ago, came back after years of travelling and found the taste exactly as she remembered. Here are the ten dishes they keep coming back for, and how to order them.

The 10 Dishes at a Glance

Starters and Street Food

1. Vegetable samosa

If there's one thing Slough knows us for, it's the samosa. The pastry should crackle when you bite it, and the filling of potato, peas and whole spices should taste bright rather than stodgy. Ours come warm with a dipping sauce, and plenty of regulars buy a few just to eat on the walk home.

2. Chaat samosa

Take a samosa, break it open and pile on chickpeas, cool yoghurt, tamarind and mint chutney and a little crunch on top. You get hot, cold, sweet, sour and spicy in one bowl. One mum who reviewed us said even her fussy kids love our samosas, and she called the chaat samosa simply unbeatable.

3. Pakoras

Onion, potato, spinach and other vegetables dipped in spiced gram flour batter and fried until golden. Pakoras are made for sharing, ideally on a rainy British afternoon with a cup of masala chai.

4. Dahi bhalle

Soft lentil dumplings soaked and then covered in chilled yoghurt, sweet tamarind chutney and roasted cumin. They balance out spicier dishes, and they're a favourite in summer when nobody wants anything heavy.

Curries and Dal

5. Tadka daal

Golden lentils cooked until soft, then finished with sizzling ghee, cumin and garlic poured over the top. It's the dish Punjabi families eat several times a week, and it tastes like home. Pair it with plain rice or a roti and it's a complete meal.

6. Channa masala

Chickpeas simmered slowly in a bold, tangy gravy with warming spices. It's filling and packed with protein, and if you're ordering for vegan friends, just ask the team how that day's batch was cooked. Leftovers taste even better the next day.

7. Mutter paneer

Soft cubes of paneer and sweet green peas in a rich, lightly spiced tomato curry. Mutter paneer is the safe bet for a mixed table, because it's mild enough for children and still full of flavour.

8. Palak

Fresh spinach simmered into a smooth, mildly spiced gravy and finished with butter or ghee. It's the green dish on the table that people are surprised to love.

All four are cooked the way you'd find them in a Punjabi home kitchen, which is why so many customers call us their go to Punjabi Takeaway in Slough. Ask at the hot counter what's freshly made that day, as the curry selection changes.

A Sweet Finish

9. Gulab jamun

Soft milk dumplings fried slowly, then soaked in warm sugar syrup scented with cardamom. Eat them warm. Some customers add a scoop of vanilla ice cream at home, and we won't judge.

10. Rasmalai

Soft paneer dumplings soaked in sweet, saffron infused milk and served chilled. After a spicy meal, nothing cools the palate quite like it.

We're a takeaway and an Indian sweet shop Slough families visit for mithai, so it's easy to add a box of kaju katli, besan ladoo or milk cake to your order. Every mithai is made fresh daily, and you can Order Authentic Indian Sweets for collection or delivery. Around festival time, our guide to the Best Diwali Sweets in Slough helps you pick the right box.

How to Build the Perfect Takeaway Order

For two people, try one street food starter, one dal, one paneer or vegetable curry, rice or roti and two gulab jamun. For a family of four or five, add pakoras and a second curry, and swap the dessert for a box of rasmalai.

A simple rule works well: one creamy dish, one tangy dish and one dal. That keeps every bite interesting.

You can order in three ways. Walk in and collect from the hot counter, where there's also a small seating area if you'd rather eat straight away. Order through Uber Eats, Deliveroo or Just Eat for delivery across Slough. Or call ahead on 01753 533566 for larger orders so they're ready when you arrive.

One honest note: at busy times, service can be a little slower. Calling ahead saves you the wait.

Feeding a Crowd? Think Bigger

The same dishes scale up well for birthdays, family get togethers and religious functions. For 20 to 30 guests, large trays from the counter usually do the job. Beyond that, you'll want staff, hot holding and proper service. Our guide on Takeaway or Catering explains where that line sits.

For weddings, engagements and big milestone parties, our Party & Wedding Catering services build a full menu around your favourites, with non vegetarian dishes available through our catering unit. Browse our wedding accessories too if you're putting together trays and gifts for the day.

Businesses across the Thames Valley also book us for office lunches, Diwali parties and client events. Our Corporate Event Mithai & Catering in UK service has fed teams from Slough to Marlow, and even the crowd at a local sporting event in Windsor.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best vegetarian Punjabi dish for first timers?

Mutter paneer with tadka daal and rice is the easiest place to start. Both are mild, comforting and full of flavour, and you can add a samosa on the side.

Is Maharaja Sweets fully vegetarian?

The food and sweets served at the shop are vegetarian. Non vegetarian dishes are only offered for weddings and parties through the catering unit.

Can I get Maharaja takeaway delivered in Slough?

Yes. You can order for delivery through Uber Eats, Deliveroo and Just Eat, or collect in person from the shop on Wexham Road.

Is there somewhere to eat in?

There's a small eating area in the shop, so you can enjoy a hot samosa or curry straight from the counter.

Can I send Indian sweets to family outside Slough?

Yes. You can Order Indian Sweets Online in Slough and have them delivered anywhere in the UK.

Come Hungry

The best way to find your favourite is to work through the list. Start with a samosa, try a curry you've never ordered before and leave room for rasmalai.

You'll find our Indian Takeaway & sweets shop at 8 Grasmere Parade, Wexham Road, Slough SL2 5HZ, right beside the Tesco Express. Check us out on Google Maps for directions and to read what other locals say, or call 01753 533566. We're open every day from 9am to 8:30pm.