7 Mouthwatering Indian Dishes You Cannot Miss During Monsoon

With monsoon comes the familiar and soothing petrichor. There is something about the scent of rain which invokes the cravings for a cup (or a couple of cups) of piping hot tea and the famous accompaniments which have more or less become a part of the tradition of Indian monsoon.

There is nothing like these steaming and playfully delicious Indian delicacies to break the gloom of the dark rainy day.

Here are the must try dishes from a platter of options available:

* Pakoras

Globally known as fritters, these deep fried bundle of goodness come in several varieties. Depending on the part of India which you are in, it is called Pakora, Bhajji and even Bhajiya. Various vegetables right from potatoes to cauliflowers, onion and eggplant are coated with a spicy thick paste of besan (Bengal gram flour), salt, pepper and mix of spices and deep fried. These fried pockets of heaven are best enjoyed sizzling hot and come along with the chutneys that make the perfect combination for monsoon!

* Samosa

Another hot crispy and crunchy food item which is a must during the rainy season are the freshly fried samosas. If the aroma of fresh samosas is not mouth-watering enough, try resisting the temptation of enjoying them with tamarind and mint chutney.

* Kachori

Kachori is another Indian delicacy which is enjoyed best when it is fresh out of the fryer. Traditionally, crispy fried flattened balls of white flour are stuffed with a blend of crushed lentils, besan (Bengal gram flour), salt, pepper and a mix of spices to make this taste-bud tingling dish. The stuffing varies from region to region in India and all the variants are equally delicious.

* Roasted maize

Monsoon would be incomplete without relishing the traditional charcoal roasted-bhutta. Enjoying the burnt flavour of the roasted corn with some tangy masala made from black pepper, salt, red chilli powder, and lemon juice—is the combo that adds oodles of almost romantic charm to the rainy evenings.

* Aloo tikka chaat

While all kinds of Chatpata chaat are a love for most Indians, hot and crisp aloo tikkis and their spicy chaat holds a designated special place in the preference list. Fried aloo patties are mashed into the steaming hot, delectable peas or chickpeas curry prepared with a lip-smacking blend of spices.

* Momos

Okay, taken that momos are traditionally of Tibetan origin, they are extremely popular snack in India. Available in both vegetarian and non-vegetarian variants, momos are a delight to every food lover’s life. Steaming hot momos with the traditional hot red chillies chutney is just the right combination to spice up a rainy day.

* Pav bhaji

A popular street food in India, pav bhaji is not just delicious but also wholesome. Spicy bhaji coupled with soft and crispy buttery pavs (bread) and a side of chopped onions, chillies and lemon can make for a great hot evening snack while the rain simmers the temperatures down.