Monsoon Munchies

Now that the monsoons have finally set in, it's time to indulge in your favorite delicacies. Whether you love home cooked or street food, there are a whole lot of recipes to relish. This is the season to enjoy some of the yummiest of dishes: khichdi, fries, pakoras, rolls, kebabs, samosas, chats, roasted corns, momos and what not!  Prepare tasty dishes at home if you want to and enjoy with your dear ones on a rainy day. If you step outside and want to enjoy the fun, then gorge on pakoras, bhajis, pan-fried or deep-fried momos, vadas, pav bhajis, along with steaming cups of tea or coffee. Monsoon brings out our craving for having crispy treats and steaming hot and spicy food...so go ahead and make the most of this beautiful season!

Here's a nice video to set your taste buds rolling:)


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Monsoon Favorites: Khichdi with Semolina

"Khichdi" or "Khichudi" as we commonly call it here in Bengal, is a popular recipe during monsoons. Khichdi is everyone's favorite, because it is great to taste, and can be prepared quite easily. Steaming hot khichdi with fries and chutney, is a must here during the rainy seasons! This delectable dish is really India's comfort food, being nutritious and yummy at the same time. Khichdis are of different types, cooked in a variety of ways, but more about them later.

Here's one easy to prepare recipe that's sure to tickle your tastebuds!

Ingredients: Suji or Semolina 200gms, Moong Dal(lentils) 150gms, Potatoes-2(diced), 1 Cauliflower(in small pieces), Green Peas(1cup), Ginger paste 1tsp, Green Chillies-2, Garam Masala(spices), Salt to taste, White cooking oil.

Procedure: In a dry shallow pan, fry the semolina(suji) and dal and keep separately. Fry the diced potatoes and cauliflower. Keep the dal semi-boiled. Now heat oil and saute some ginger paste first; add the fried potatoes and cauliflower, dal, green chillies, and boil for some more time. Add the semolina in this mix now. Add salt to taste. Just before taking off from the heat, add garam masala and ghee. Serve hot!