Monsoon must-eats

Not that Amdavadis need an excuse to eat, but when it rains, you automatically reach out to some foods that you know will send comfort signals down to your soul. Here’s what you should if you already haven’t when the skies pour.
Kadak meethi banavjo: To sip steaming glasses of cutting chai that send warmth down your body while you get drenched to your bones is a blissful feeling altogether.For the less adventurous, savour your chai in cars with windows rolled down.
Gujarati Thali: After playing in the rains for hours all you need is a plate full of yummy, hot food, a hot shower and a warm blanket (not necessarily in that order). The wholesome Gujarati thali with its many flavours, colours and textures tops it all when it rains.
Dalwadas: There is something really wrong with you if you’re in Ahmedabad and don’t crave for dalwadas when it rains! These piping hot lentil fritters straight out of giant bubbling oil-drenched kadhais are a must have with fried chillies and onions as accompaniments.
South indian fare: In spite of not being a Gujarati dish, south Indian delicacies like idli, sambar and dosa have an important place on every platter during monsoons. When it rains, you want to head to the kitchen requesting hot, flavoursome ‘sambhaar’ and ‘dhosso’ for lunch/dinner.
Khichdi: Call it a sick person’s meal or simply put — something when you make when you don’t feel like cooking —but khichdi oozing with generous helping of ghee is something we Amadavadis cannot resist. There’s a reason why it’s our comfort food.
Khichu: Made from a variety of flours, khichu is generally a rice flour dish and is Gujarat’s answer to porridge. This thick porridge loaded with oil and methiya no masalo is irresistible during monsoons.
Noodles: Now, instant noodles are our last minute resort to hunger pangs, so a sizzling dish of spicy noodles served with a giant dollop of butter (the ratio of noodles and butter is mostly 50:50) — you can’t say no to this one.
Bhaji pav - Pulao: The Gujarati version of pulao (that differs from what pulao generally is like) isloaded with veggies, dry fruits, spices and of course - cheese! The flavoursome bhaji with soft, fluffy, buttery pav makes for perfect rain food.
Soup: Make it out of packets or with fresh veggies or have it in a restaurant — a hot bowl of delicious soup warms you up like nothing else can. It is healthy and just perfect for long, rain time conversations!