Paratha literally means layer of cooked dough and has its origins in the subcontinent and in this particular case has mint added to it to give it a unique taste. Tadka is an Indian Veg dish that is made up of lentil cooked with Indian spices and turmeric and in this case has boneless chicken mixed with it. This is one of the non veg variations of the dish. Dal Makhani is red kidney and and whole black lentil made with butter and cream. Spices are a part of Indian dishes in the north and this Punjabi dish is no different. It originated in the Indian subcontinent.