A classic North Indian winter dish, Sarson ka Saag’s rich green gravy is made with spinach leaves, chickpea greens, and mustard greens. Savour it with plenty of white butter and Makki Roti.
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Ditch the cold desserts and dig into a delicious bowl of hot Gajar ka halwa. The sweet, carrot-ty flavours infused in ghee and seasoned with cardamom feels heavenly!
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Delve into a rich medley of locally sourced mixed veggies and fenugreek dumplings slow-cooked with a blend of spices and coconut to perfection. In any Gujarati household, Undhiyu is the poster dish in winter, especially made during Uttarayan!
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Winter in India also tows along with cold and cough. Up your intake of vitamin C with a spoon of Amla Muramba. This enriching dish has an umami flavour coffering a riot of salty, bitter-sour and sweetness in one bite.
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Extremely popular as a staple soup in North East India, Thukpa - a traditional soup that originated in Tibet and found its way into the hearts of India is a steamy concoction stewed in vegetables and meat that is amazingly satiating!
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The sesame seeds are generously used during winter in India. The most delightful way to consume it is having Til Chikki- a crunchy bar made out of toasted sesame seeds, ghee and jaggery.
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Nihari takes the top place among non-vegetarians. Slow-cooked to perfection in a rich gravy, this luscious meat dish has evolved from a Mughal-era favourite breakfast into a hearty meal enjoyed by Indians any time of the day.
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Start and end your wintery days with a piping hot cup of Masala Chai! Every household in India starts with this aromatic tea concoction prepared in various ways but in winter adding a dash of ginger, basil and cardamom makes it refreshing and warm.
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Warm your soul with this traditional winter soup – Ladakh’s way of welcoming the winters! As the valley gets gripped in sub-zero temperatures, the luscious, slow-cooked broth, with lentil dumplings and root vegetables, is quite comforting to sip.
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