Pitter-patter, fitter, fatter, whatever you’re looking to attain this monsoon, there’s a masaledar munchie out there for you! The widely celebrated Indian monsoon is undoubtedly incomplete without its yummy foods. Here is a guide to some of the mouth watering delicacies that will romance your taste buds and fulfill your hearts deepest desires!
Bhutta (corn on the cob): This yummy snack can be found on the corner, nukkad of any street or even be prepared at home! It is cheap, quick, easy to prepare and absolutely delicious! For those of you who aren’t counting carbs butter and masala are the ideal combination, but for those who are, don’t worry it tastes just as yummy with only the masala!
Samosas, Pakodas and Kachoris: These easy to binge on delicacies leave you satisfied an very full! They are the ideal hot munchie on a cold gloomy day with a nice spicy sauce or creamy dip. For those of you looking to avoid those fried fatty foods, baking them is always the healthier option.
Kadak chai or masala tea: Every Indian loves their chai. A hot cup of tea is extremely refreshing whether it is the first thing one has in the morning or that evening awakening cup. The cinnamon and cardamom used in the preparation not only spice up the flavor, and give it a tangy twist but also help to keep away those threatening throat infections as a bonus!
Bhel: This mouth watering form of chaat is the perfect, easy-to-prepare snack that is modifyable to anyones preferences. Whether it be meetha, khatta or jyaada teekha any choice or combination is possible and delicious. For those of you avoiding calories sev and potatoes can be discarded with no lesser taste! This snack is not only cheap but also easy to carry in a binge box or also easily available on most streets.
Soup: Nothing beats a hot bowl of soup on a cold rainy day when you’re all tucked under your blanket, watching your favorite tv shows or movies! Besides being absolutely delicious it also helps to keep away the flu and make you feel less tired and worn out! With its vast array of choices there is one for everyone, whether it be the weight watchers or the picky eaters!