4 Comfort foods for the monsoon
4 Comfort foods for the monsoon
In India, monsoons are much cherished and with the first rains comes an array food to welcome the rains. And this 'rain' comfort food differs from region to region.
For example, the Bengalis love to have their share of khichuri during the rains. As the popular saying goes, "Brishti manei khichuri aar elish maach bhaja!" This homemade one-pot dish khichuri is much loved across households in West Bengal. Along with the intoxicating smell of wet earth fresh from the falling raindrops, you can experience gourmet bliss when you savor a plate of khichuri with fried fish.
In Ahmedabad, the first rain is celebrated with a long queue at shops selling hot dal vadas. Most Amdavadis will swear by dal vadas with fried green chillies when the rains are pouring. Well, it's really comforting to sit at home with a cup of hot drinking chocolate and enjoy the lashing rain. Staying indoors during the rains and reveling in the beauty of falling raindrops might be a luxury for many. But then there are always comfort food which will add more warmth to your soul on a rainy day.
If you are still pondering over what to make, then you can still go ahead and indulge in some of these comfort food.
1. Soup - Sorry we are not going to talk about how healthy it is. When you are staying indoors during the rains, a bowl of piping hot soup can elevate your soul.
2. Kadak chai: On a rainy evening, a cup of adrak pudina chai (ginger mint tea) is perfect. If you love to be outdoors, go for a ride to soak in the rains and then stop at a roadside tea stall to have your share of cuppa.
3. Chips and Dip - Yes, easy to make and great to have on a rainy day. Curl up with a book and savor your chips with a cheesy dip. Or better still pick up your favourite DVD and then enjoy the movie with your fill of chips and dip. Well, this is not the time to think about dieting. But don't make it a daily affair.
4. Pakodas: Nothing can beat the joy of having pakodas during the rainy season. Choose from onion, potato, green chilly, paneer pakodas and enjoy the 'fried' fare. Once in a while you can definitely indulge.
And if you are one of those persons who love their share of sweet fare, then go for a 'sizzling' brownie with chocolate sauce.
For example, the Bengalis love to have their share of khichuri during the rains. As the popular saying goes, "Brishti manei khichuri aar elish maach bhaja!" This homemade one-pot dish khichuri is much loved across households in West Bengal. Along with the intoxicating smell of wet earth fresh from the falling raindrops, you can experience gourmet bliss when you savor a plate of khichuri with fried fish.
In Ahmedabad, the first rain is celebrated with a long queue at shops selling hot dal vadas. Most Amdavadis will swear by dal vadas with fried green chillies when the rains are pouring. Well, it's really comforting to sit at home with a cup of hot drinking chocolate and enjoy the lashing rain. Staying indoors during the rains and reveling in the beauty of falling raindrops might be a luxury for many. But then there are always comfort food which will add more warmth to your soul on a rainy day.
If you are still pondering over what to make, then you can still go ahead and indulge in some of these comfort food.
1. Soup - Sorry we are not going to talk about how healthy it is. When you are staying indoors during the rains, a bowl of piping hot soup can elevate your soul.
2. Kadak chai: On a rainy evening, a cup of adrak pudina chai (ginger mint tea) is perfect. If you love to be outdoors, go for a ride to soak in the rains and then stop at a roadside tea stall to have your share of cuppa.
3. Chips and Dip - Yes, easy to make and great to have on a rainy day. Curl up with a book and savor your chips with a cheesy dip. Or better still pick up your favourite DVD and then enjoy the movie with your fill of chips and dip. Well, this is not the time to think about dieting. But don't make it a daily affair.
4. Pakodas: Nothing can beat the joy of having pakodas during the rainy season. Choose from onion, potato, green chilly, paneer pakodas and enjoy the 'fried' fare. Once in a while you can definitely indulge.
And if you are one of those persons who love their share of sweet fare, then go for a 'sizzling' brownie with chocolate sauce.
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