Did you know that Sakarkand Rabdi is a food that could help you fight the chilly weather?
The winter has hit people hard all across India. With the chilly weather, comes the food cravings. With Christmas gone and New Year's Eve just around the corner, it is the time to give in to the desire and relish food that would provide immunity along with taste.
With the onset of winter comes the season of food. It’s time now to prep-up and indulges yourself in deliciously warm delicacies, that which is only reserved for winter. Embrace this cold season with some warm delicacies like gajar ka halwa or sarson ka saag.
Go ahead and have Methi Pakodas for evening snacks, along with that hot cup of tea. Indulge in Gond ke ladoos or Sakarkand Rabdi to fight the chilly weather. Also, keep in mind some foods that turn superfoods during winter.
Feeling confused? Don't worry, for here’s a list of some must-have winter foods...
1. Gajar ka Halwa
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The famous gajar ka halwa hands down tops the list of must-have foods this winter season. Gajar ka halwa is a go-to-dessert during the winter in every house. The dessert is mostly prepared in winters because the best carrot is available in this season. It is a delicious dish to consume during winters.
2. Gond ka ladoo
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Gond ka ladoo is a superfood wish that makes the winter complete. Gond is made out of edible gum extracted from tree barks. This dessert provides great nourishment to your body and gives you the immunity to beat the chilly winter. Gond ka ladoo can keep you warm for very long. It also had an added advantage, which is that once prepared, it can be kept for a very long time.
3. Sarson Ka Saag
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Sarson ka saag is a winter special dish. This dish is prepared with green sarso leave and served with makke ki roti. It is a much-awaited Punjabi dish. A white dollop of butter on the top completes the dish. The saag is not only for flavour, but it is also full of nutrients. Indian mothers are always happy to give kids and guests some extra sarson ka saag and it is irresistable.
4. Sakarkand Rabdi
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5. Garlic paste
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With a long list of health benefits, garlic chutney is the perfect dish you can mix in your everyday meal. Garlic has some component that work like magic for our
body. Some of the benefits of garlic are - it prevents constipation, regulates blood pressure, helps keep your cardiac health in check.
6. Ghee and butter
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Butter and ghee are not just delicious but one of the favourite foods during winters. According to ayurveda, the digestive strength of the body is equated with the fire or ‘agni’. When the ‘Agni’ becomes weaker, it makes us lethargic. To combat it, a person should consume Ghee and butter daily.
7. Dry fruits
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Dry fruits help in boosting the immunity and keep you warm in the winter season. A hand full of nuts and dry fruits can help you combat the cold that comes with winter.
8. Betroot
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A perfect companion to your daily meals, beetroot is packed with lots of nutrition and flavor. This vegetable can be eaten raw, juiced or cooked. It is the best
remedy for the chilly weather.
9. Jaggery
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Winter is incomplete without jaggery. You can easily ditch all the chocolate and sweets for this healthy sweet substitute. A piece of jaggery a day is sure to keep winter away!
10. Methi Pakoda
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The best way to consume Methi Pakoda during winters is with a hot cup of 'chai' (tea).
