5 Mouthwatering Seasonal Dishes To Try In India

Let’s accept the truth, we all love food and also the urge to explore new places for something unique to try is always there in our hearts. Being a foodie, I always keep one thing in my mind and i.e., eating what’s in the season is perhaps that best way you could explore every kind of food. In India food have a different purpose rather than just filling up your empty stomach but helping you know the richness of the food. In the sense every state reflects its wide variety of food in accordance with the seasons and no matter wherever you go, you are not going to get disappointed. Listed here are some of the savories which might help you make the most out of every season in India. So let’s get started.

* Lapsi and Kadhi in Rajasthan

Being a Rajasthani, I have always seen Lapsi being cooked in my home during the winters. Trust me, this sweet dish of Rajasthan is fabulous that features the goodness of broken wheat and the tantalizing aroma of cardamom. The dish is cooked using a little amount of ghee and later served by pouring a teaspoon ghee on Lapsi along with Kadhi which is made up of yogurt. Yes, Kadhi, which you must have heard or have tasted Kadhi from Maharashtra, Punjab and Uttarakhand but the Rajasthani version is pungent and spicy which goes best with the sweet lapsi. This light and healthy dish of Rajasthan is a staple diet and is preferred by the people of Rajasthan during the winter season.

* Thukpa in the Himalayan Region

The Tibetan noodle soup is so good that a single bowl wouldn’t be just enough and I am sure you would end up grabbing another bowl. Adding a pinch of Garam Masala, the soup is a perfect Indo-Tibetan food that is really soothing to the throat during the winters. Even though you can find Thukpa everywhere but the best to try out is in Northeast, particularly in Sikkim and Arunachal Pradesh, and Darjeeling in West Bengal. Also, if you have plans to travel to Ladakh, then you can even get the best Thukpa to try out in Ladakh where it is popular and also in some parts of Himachal Pradesh.

* Beetroot Thoran in Kerala

You must have heard that Turmeric has healing properties. Have you? If not then yes, it has been advised to consume turmeric during the winter seasons as it helps you get healed from a lot of health issues. Here I am talking about Beetroot Thoran which is a traditional dish from Kerala, and is cooked with turmeric and chilies is generally served with rice. The only reason why it is preferred to eat during the winters is that of enough amount of turmeric used in the dish which is only good to consume during the winters as it helps you keep your body warm. Beetroot Thoran is easy to prepare and stir-frying beetroot gives a rich flavor to the dish that is a perfect treat for your taste buds. So don’t miss out pampering yourself with Beetroot Thoran when visiting Kerala during the winters.

* Methi Na Gota in Gujarat

Yet another popular monsoon snack in India, Methi na Gota is also a famous dish in Gujarat which is also known as Dakor na Gota. The dish is prepared using fresh fenugreek leaves along with Bengal gram flour and spices. Once prepared, it is then deep fried and served hot with your desired accompaniment. Even though these fritters are deeply fried, but it is because of methi/fenugreek it is believed to promote good health and helps prevent some common infections which are caused during the rainy reason.

* Lukhmi in Telangana

Want to try out a different version of Samosa? Then escape to Hyderabad, as you are going to get there Lukhmi which are small pockets of minced meat nestled in a crispy casing that are deep fried in oil. Unlike samosas, Lukhmi are square-shaped and tastes delicious with a cup of tea. The mutton filling being popular, Lukhmi won’t leave you disappointed as veg filling is also available with minced carrot, beans and potatoes.