The greatest way to recognise the start of the monsoon is by the soothing scent of moist soil. The monsoon season is the ideal time to indulge in delicious treats, in addition to illuminating our surroundings with emerald green colours and promoting happiness everywhere. This season calls for a plate of sizzling hot fried treats to be shared with loved ones and a nice cup of tea or coffee. In India, monsoons always have a unique tale to tell. Your taste buds are left craving for some chatpata spicy hot snacks because of the cool breeze, the pitter-patter of raindrops in time with the sound of your favourite song, and the rain.
Here are some dishes you can enjoy during the monsoon-
Samosa
A samosa is a snack that can be fried or baked and has a savoury filling made of peas, onions, and spicy potatoes. Depending on the region, it may have a variety of shapes, such as a triangle, cone, or half-moon. This snack is famous in every state. Samosa is a typical Indian snack that is loved by everyone. The crispy coated snack filled with boiled spicy potatoes is all you need on a chilly rainy day.
Pakoras
You can't think of rain without a thought about pakoras. Pakora is a spiced fritter that consists of vegetable stuffing like potatoes, onions, cauliflower etc. It is then coated in seasoned gram flour batter and deep-fried. Pakoras are synonymous with rains. There is no Indian household that doesn't make pakoras during monsoon. Warm and spicy pakoras with a cup of hot tea are all you need to enhance your mood during the pouring season.
Bread Roll
The bread roll is an Indian snack recipe that has a crispy outside and an interior filled with tangy, flavorful potatoes. In this recipe, a bread slice is stuffed with potato stuffing, rolled, and then deep-fried. You can choose to bake or air fry them if deep frying isn't your thing. Even if they aren't as crispy as a deep-fried bread roll, they will still be wonderful. Bread rolls are a flavourful dish that has distinct flavours of spices, bread, potatoes and lots of coriander. It is a fulfilling dish that hits the right spot on your taste buds.
Vada Pav
Vada pav is a vegetarian street snack. It is a speciality of Maharashtra. The dish consists of a bread bun that has been nearly split in half, inside of which is a deep-fried potato dumpling. It is usually served with green chilli pepper and one or more chutneys. You can also enhance its flavour by adding some tamarind chutney to the dish. Warm and tangy vada pav and rain is a match made in heaven!
If you are not so much a fan of fried foods or are trying to cut back on calories, there are plenty of other options too that are equally indulgent, like the bhelpuri. Bhelpuri is a form of chaat. It has a crispy texture and is made of puffed rice, veggies, and a tart tamarind sauce. It is a blend of different spices, flavours and textures. The soft puffed rice is balanced out well with crispy chopped veggies. Bhelpuri is a perfect snack to startle your taste buds during the rainy season!