When the heavens burst forth with a great roar, the bowels too demand some lip-smacking food with a roar of the same intensity! So, what is it about the monsoon that sets it apart from all the other seasons and makes you crave a different variety of foods?
Well, nobody really knows the reason behind it, but it is perhaps thanks to the beautiful climate that it brings along. But what we know is the awesome food to have to satisfy your hunger during the rainy season! Here’s our list of the 8 best foods.
1. Pakoras
Mouth-watering pakoras and a cup of tea is a timeless mind-boggling combination, during the monsoon. You can alter your choice by choosing from a wide range of onion, potato, cauliflower and paneer pakoras. Homemade or street-side, pakoras are the best, topped with mint sauce and tamarind chutney.
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2. Cutting Chai
The typical masala or ginger tea is perfect in rainy weather. This is one drink that beats the rest in monsoon, and whether you are standing on the streets or inside a building, the combination of rain and tea is sure to enhance your mood and make you feel comfortable.
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3. Samosas
Yet another hot and crunchy delicacy we all crave during the rainy season. These spicy food pockets are sure to heighten your senses and uplift your mood while getting drenched in the rain. Make sure to take lots of fried chillies and spicy chutney along for an out-of-the-world experience.
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4. Aloo Paratha
Hot aloo paratha with cool curd and some sour pickle makes up a complete meal and is one of the best foods to relish in the rainy season. The combination of piping hot aloo paratha and curd is satisfying yet contrasting, which when combined with the cool breeze and rain droplets hitting your face is nothing short of delightful.
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5. Pav Bhaji
This popular Mumbai dish is can also be a favourite pick in the rainy season. The hot and spicy bhaji is served with soft and buttery tava fried pav. The combination of spicy bhaji, pavs, and chopped onions is great, and it gets only better when enjoyed in the rainy season.
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6. Chaat
Be it a street-side chaat corner or the comfort of your home, these spicy snacks are sure to give you an amazing experience in the rainy season. From paani puri to bhel puri and the fried aloo chaat or aloo tikki, the burst of flavours is probably why they go so well with the cold rains.
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7. Soup
Ah! The feeling of hot soup flowing down your throat in the rain is unparalleled, and it heightens your mood, too. The warm feeling on the inside and the cold feeling of the rain on the outside combine for a perfect experience.
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8. Bhutta (Corn)
Whether you love spicy food or not, just grab a ‘Bhutta waala bhaiya’, near you. The stove-hot bhutta tastes even better when had with your friends and loved ones, in the open. Just make sure that it is garnished properly with loads of lemon juice and spices.
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If you think any other dish deserves to be on this list, please feel free to let us know.
