By Suprita Mitter
November 17, 2024
North Indian winters bring the perfect opportunity to indulge in warm, hearty snacks that offer a burst of flavour and comfort. These beloved dishes are not only delicious but also ideal for cosy evenings. Here are seven North Indian snacks to savour during winter.
This crispy, golden potato patty is filled with a spicy mixture of peas or lentils. Best enjoyed with tangy tamarind chutney and mint yoghurt, it’s a street food classic that warms the heart on chilly days.
Soft cubes of paneer are dipped in a seasoned gram flour batter and deep-fried until crisp. Perfectly paired with tea, this snack brings warmth and richness to winter evenings.
A savoury pancake made from moong dal batter, these are often stuffed with paneer or veggies for a hearty, protein-rich treat. Served hot, they’re light yet comforting.
These flaky, deep-fried pastries are stuffed with a flavourful spiced green pea mixture. Crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, Matar Kachoris are a quintessential winter indulgence.
Corn kernels mixed with spiced gram flour batter and fried until crispy, these pakoras are a unique twist on regular pakoda recipes.
This sweet carrot-based dish is a dessert-snack hybrid. Prepared with ghee, sugar, khoya, and seasonal red carrots, its rich flavours and warmth make it a winter essential.
This popular snack of spicy chickpeas served with fluffy kulchas is a crowd-pleaser. The robust spices and warmth of chole are ideal for cold weather.