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New Delhi: The mood is low as the sky darkens with black clouds and raindrops create the fragrance of petrichor. During the monsoon, it doesn’t take a moment to awaken a deep craving inside all of us for a warm and hearty comfort food. Whether you’re enjoying the view of rain from your window or gathering with the entire family at home, food becomes a crucial part of the season’s charm. Monsoon snacks are beyond quick bites – they are flavourful, nostalgic, and deeply rooted in our culinary traditions.
You name it – hot crispy pakoras paired with steaming chai to spicy batata vada – the rainy days remind us of these snacks that are both soothing, filling and satisfying. Ingredients like pepper, garlic, ginger, and turmeric are beneficial for warmth as well as boosting immunity to fight against diseases. Here we have prepared a list of simple yet satisfying recipes.
The Indian snacks for rainy days are not just hot and comforting but mouth-watering as well. Here are the 5 recipes.
1. Onion pakoras
These crisp fritters, fried after mixing gram flour, onions, spices and salt, are the go-to snack for a rainy evening. It is best relished with mint chutney and masala tea.
2. Masala corn
Steamed baby corn tossed with butter, chaat masala, lemon juice, and chilli powder makes for an instant, tangy monsoon treat.
3. Batata vada
Spiced mashed potatoes coated in gram flour or besan batter and deep-fried to golden perfection. To enhance the taste, pair with dry garlic chutney or fried green chillies.
4. Bread pakora
It’s popular as a street food. Bread slices are stuffed with a spicy potato mix and deep-fried till crisp. These are so delicious and filling.
5. Sabudana vada
Crispy sago fritters with peanuts are so delicious, particularly if served with green chutney.
Sometimes, one should slow down during the monsoon season and stay warm to savour the small joys served on a platter.
