Monsoons are here with endless lazy days, cozy bed vibes, warm comfort food and Netflix subscriptions. We’ve brought you a list of some easy to make comfort foods for when it rains. Read on!
Hot & Spicy Soup
Monsoon is said to be a season when we should be a little more careful about our health. A bowl of hot soup is what we need, to provide us with the essential nutrients. At the same time it satisfies our craving tummy, and heart. Savoring, a bowl of hot and delectable soup while enjoying the drizzle outside is a treat for the battered soul.
Paneer Tikka
The sight of the food is in itself so satisfying. The paneer teamed up with red, yellow and green bell pepper, grilled at high flame and sprinkled with various spices, is sure to make all drool. A get-together or a lone rainy evening, this appetizing food will work wonders.
Samosa
Of all the popular snacks in India, Samosa is an all time favorite of Indians. One look at Samosa is enough to bring twinkle in the eyes and hunger in stomach. One of the most mouth watering dishes, this refreshment is extremely delicious and has been a favorite treat in India since time immemorial. In the inflation ridden world of today, the samosa remains one of the most affordable food items.
During monsoon, sudden downpour is a common phenomenon. While on the road, scuffling to find a shade, samosas are the best way to kill time.
Palak Bhajia
Palak or spinach is highly
nutritious and is a must buy for the household grocery and people use it to
cook different delicacies.
In monsoon, when we want to savour something crispy, spinach can be of great
help. We can prepare spinach bhajia. Some like to prepare palak bhajia by
finely chopping the spinach and some just dip the leaves in the batter. This
homemade snack is nourishing unlike the street foods and is a healthier and
tastier option for the health-conscious.
Vegetable Cutlet
Who doesn’t like vegetable cutlet? No one! Cutlets can be made with vegetables, mushroom, chicken and even mutton. This mouthwatering food is one of the best snacks to munch on during the rainy season.
Onion Pakoda/Bhajias
During the rainy season, family time with onion bhaji along with some hot beverage always gets thumbs up.Onion Pakoda serves the purpose of an evening snack quite well. Also, it is as easy to prepare as a ready-to-cook dish. Some like to retain the mild sweetness of the onion so prepares the pakoda by cutting the onion into rings and dipping them into batter made with besan, while others chop onion, mix it with the batter and deep fry. Whichever be you way of cooking, one can’t miss out on eating this snack.
Bread Chop
Bread is associated with day to day breakfast. Be it bread with butter or jam, bread has always been a ready to go breakfast. However, during monsoon, bread takes a new avatar altogether other than the age-old breakfast menu. This new avatar is called the bread chop. Here the bread is stuffed with spiced potato or other vegetables like a sandwich, dipped into a thick batter and deep fried. Sounds yummy, isn’t it?
Bhel Puri
Bhel or puffed rice is not a favorite for many people. However, when boiled potato, finely chopped tomato, bhujia, masala, salt, tamarind syrup and jagerry syrup, is added to it, bhel transcends to another level. The enticing bhelpuri drives the average Indian crazy. The unassuming dish is even its magic in countries across the world.
People enjoying monsoon drizzles while having bhelpuri on roadside stalls is a familiar view. Bhel puri can also be made at home and one can always enjoy it even when indoors watching the beautiful rain.
Bhelpuri cannot be stored to have later, but the best part about it is that, it gets over in no time owing to its irresistible mouth-watering taste.
Misal Pav
Misal pav is a delicacy originating from the Indian state of Maharashtra. It is full of health as the key ingredient that goes into the tempting dish is sprouts. Though it was intended to be a breakfast dish, it has emerged as one of the most loved street food over the years.
Missal pav is another food which is desired more during the monsoon. Served hot, this sprout curry satiates one’s longing for spicy food during the rainy season.
Bhutta (corn)
Bhutta or corn roasted on high flame over charcoal, laced with a generous amount of butter and sprinkled with spices is a treat during the monsoon showers. The warmth of burning charcoal is a feel-good experience especially when the weather turns a bit chilly after a downpour. The smoky flavor gives the corn a different taste altogether.
Jalebi
Crisp on the exterior, with a soft chewy texture inside, Jalebi is loved by all. People relish this sweet with either ice-cream or yogurt, while others complement it with spicy or salty snack. But having jalebi during the rains is a different experience. Hot fried jalebi dipped in sugar syrup. Yummy!
Chaat
Chaat is one of the most lip-smacking delicacies in India and rainy season most definitely adds to its delectability quotient. So while it’s pouring outside and is getting all broody and sulky, why not spice things up with a zesty, drooly plate of freshly prepared chaat.
Kachori
Kachori is a famous snack in India, and has many variations from state to state. The key ingredients are besan (gram flour) and moong dal. Gram flour dough is made into balls and is stuffed with fried moong dal, which is then deep fried. Crunchy outside and crispy within; it is also made with onion filling, known as pyaaz ki kachori.
Chips & Dip
A bowl of chutney or dip prepared with preferred ingredients, coupled with chips is the best way to enjoy leisure time. People, who like to enjoy rain staying indoors and dwell in the pitter-patter sound of raindrops, can enjoy it well with chips and dips.
Naan With Paneer Tikka Masala
Naan is one in every of the noted
Indian breads and tastes best with butter chicken. For vegetarians, paneer is
always the best option and naan tastes equally good with paneer tikka masala.
Soft and fluffy naan with the smooth gravy of paneer tikka masala or butter
chicken is what makes a stomach rumbling meal. The spicy gravy tastes better on
a rainy day. Especially if served hot!
Rolls & Wraps
On-the-go refreshments rolls and wraps are one of the most scrumptious fast foods. After a tiring day, these diets help to rejuvenate oneself. Rolls and wraps can bring relief when one is stuck in traffic as a result of heavy downpour. These are hot, spicy and filling.
Drop in ideas if you have any comfort foods for the season?
