What is the first thought that crosses your mind when someone mentions winter? Is it heavy, itchy woollen clothes or chapped lips and cracked heels? Certainly, winter is all of this, but what makes this season lovable is the food – delectable winter food! As we say, it is the official munching season people tend to feel hungrier during this time.
Did you know? The body engine works better in the winter and foods are better digested, this helps in better nourishment to the body. Which means, you can feel free to nosh on the wintery delights!
Culture of India
It cannot be denied that Indians best display their love in the form of food. It is something that is synonymous with Love – that is the beauty of India. As the dialect changes every twenty kilometres in India, the delight in every bite also gets a new twist. Traditional Indian food has got a modern makeover with vegetable stuffed chapatti being tagged as a wrap that makes you roll.
And when it comes to winter food, we have got some healthy, delectable food varieties that leave you satiated. As we know, in winter, our body craves for rich food that proffers warmth and nourishment – meals packed with dry fruits are thus, a hit during this time of the year. Additionally, winter season makes you want to eat more spices than in the summer months.
Gajar Ka Halwa, Makki ki Roti & Sarson Ka Saag, Rogan Josh, Undhiyo, to name a few, are some of the must try traditional Indian winter dishes.
Importance of winter food
Winter is the best season to binge on seasonal delicacies that are not only finger-licking good, but are also stuffed with numerous benefits that help you stay warm and strengthen your immunity. Winter chills may sometimes lead to mineral deficiencies in the body which must be supplemented through proper diet such as carrots, mustard, etc, as these are famous for their nutritional properties.
The Undying Charm
Winter foods have always been a huge hit among the masses. Travel back in time and remember the good old days when your grandmother fed you with delicious winter food that comforted you to no bounds, and narrated those legendary tales of food during bedtime. Yummy nostalgia, isn’t it?
However, Indian winter food has travelled a long way in the post-Independence era and has enticed foodies all over the world mainly for its nutritional and traditional values. Every dish has a tongue-tingling effect on food lovers’ palates.
Evolution of Indian Food Culture
Over the years, the food culture in India has evolved extensively. Though, the travel of several decades has led to the change in quality and the methods of preparation, but the love and warmth behind every dish remains the same. No matter where you are and where you belong, the love for food keeps transforming lives.
Since as long as we remember, winter is apparently the best time to enjoy a hearty meal of gobi paratha, mooli paratha and polish it off then with a plate of moong or gajar halwa. This is also the time to have your share of green leafy vegetables. If you are a fruit lover, you would love winters for the oranges, grapefruits, guavas, amlas it gets, and of course lemons – all of these contribute to your body’s need for Vitamin C.
While Northern India loves to nosh on Sarson ka Saag and Makki Di Roti; the flavours of Gujarat are submerged in undhiyu – a spicy vegetable dish. Southern India is a fan of Rasam. Many Indians love a meal of bajra ki roti, lehsun chutney as winter comforts too!
Winters impact different people differently:
United families and Nuclear families: Be it joint families or nuclear families, soaking in the sun and eating jaggery with peanut stuffed desserts is much awaited. Share the joy of elaborate cooking is what every family enjoys.
Sharing food with neighbour Vs sharing food with colleagues: While neighbours used to be an extended family earlier, now that we spend most of our time in offices, our colleagues have become a part of our lives.
The sweets that Nani sent Vs the ease of ordering: Earlier, granny used to stuff our mouths with sweets, now that foodpanda is here, your nani and you can enjoy the same taste by ordering those sweets from foodpanda
House garden Vs office terrace: It was the terrace or gardens earlier that saw your family gatherings over food – nice sunny environ. Now that colleagues are a part of lives, you enjoy food sharing with them on sunny office terraces.
Happy winters guys! Order and dig into your favourite winter dish. Enjoy this cool weather to the fullest.
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