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Rainy season India has a very sweet trend of eating snacks when it rains in the evening, spending time with the family, and sipping perfect adrak wali chai. It is not just about these snacks; it is the whole experience.
Deep-fried food, especially pakora and other light-weight munchies, are mostly preferred in the rainy season because it is easy to make and complements well with cold weather. If you are confused about what to make this rainy season, here is the list of popular snacks that are eaten in rainy weather through different states of India.
Keep on reading to know more about it.
Rainy Day Snacks Recipes From Eastern India To Try
Bihar
1. Aloo Chop
Made from spiced mashed potatoes covered in a batter of gram flour, aloo chops are a popular deep-fried snack in Bihar. The preparation technique is straightforward: mashed potatoes are blended with spices such as cumin, coriander, and red chilli powder. They are dipped in besan batter and deep-fried. Aloo Chop is perfect for evening snacks, often enjoyed with green chutney or tomato ketchup.
2. Dal Puri
Dal Puri is a traditional, deep-fried Bihar bread with a spicy lentil mixture. The preparation involves making a dough from wheat flour and preparing a filling from cooked and spiced chana dal and spices. Then it is deep-fried. Dal puri is typically served with pickles or a sour tamarind chutney, making it a lovely delicacy.
3. Bajka
The traditional Bihari snack bajka is made with potato or brinjal slices covered in gram flour batter and deep-fried. It is similar to the preparation of aloo chop. This snack is particularly popular during the monsoon season, providing a crunchy treat that pairs perfectly with adrak wali chai.
Jharkhand
1. Dhuska
Dhuska is a classic Jharkhandi snack made from a fermented batter of rice and split chickpeas, or chana dal. It is crispy and fluffy. The preparation involves soaking rice and chana dal overnight, grinding them into a batter with spices, and fermenting them before frying. Dhuska is traditionally served with ghugni.
2. Arsa
Arsa is a traditional sweet snack from Jharkhand, made from rice flour, jaggery, and ghee by deep frying. These delicious deep-fried treats are rich and have caramel-like flavour with chewy texture. It is eaten with chai or kathal achar.
3. Chana Ghugni Pakora
Chana Ghugni pakora is a unique and flavorful Jharkhand snack made by deep-frying spiced black chickpea patties. The fritters are often served with a side of mint or tamarind chutney. Chana Ghugni Fritters are perfect for an evening snack.
West Bengal
1. Mochar Chop
Mochar Chop is a traditional Bengali snack made from banana flowers (mocha), mixed with spices and coated in breadcrumbs before being deep-fried. This snack is a favourite choice for evening tea time in many families across India.
2. Dimer Devil
Dimer Devil is a famous Bengali food that contains boiled eggs with a spiced keema mixture of choice deep-fried. It is served hot with a side of mustard sauce or chutney.
3. Beguni
Beguni is a classic Bengali snack made by deep-frying slices of eggplant coated in a besan batter. Beguni is often served as a snack when it rains. It also goes well with misthi dudh cha.
Odisha
1. Bara
The preparation involves soaking urad dal overnight, grinding it into a batter, mixing it with spices and frying. Bara is commonly served with a side of ghugni or chutney. This snack is a staple in Odia households and a popular street food.
2. Kakara Pitha
Kakara Pitha is a traditional sweet cake from Odisha, made from rice flour and jaggery, deep-fried to a crisp. The sweet flavour of jaggery and its crispy texture make this dish a favourite among children and adults during the rainy season.
3. Chakuli Pitha
Spoonfuls of special batter are deep-fried till golden and crispy. The deep-fried chakuli pitha can be served on its own or with a side of ghugni. It is very easy to make and can replace other meals, too.
Chhattisgarh
1. Chausela
Chausela is a traditional deep-fried bread made from rice flour, prevalent in Chhattisgarh. It's a simple and delightful snack, suitable for snacking on rainy days. It pairs well with a hot cup of tea or coffee.
2. Bafauri
Bafauri is made from a paste of chana dal, then steamed and deep-fried. It can be made using various cooking processes, and the batter can be stored for a week for quick cooking.
3. Chana Samosa
Regular samosa with special channa gravy is served in Chhattisgarh as a special snack, which is very popular during rain. The samosa's crispiness and the gravy's spiciness come together very well in this dish.
