5 Healthy Recipes Using Seasonal Foods
By Nmami Agarwal 05-Jan 2021 Reading Time: 5 Mins
The cosy winter season is marked by lovely and fresh vegetables such as the starchy tubers and the leafy greens. It is best to make the most of these delights while the season lasts. If you are running out of ideas, here are some of our best winter vegetarian cuisines for dinner. These are made with the seasonal ingredients and warm flavours and are perfect to savour with the family on a chilly day.
Do you think vegetarian food is boring and cannot be fun like most non-vegetarian dishes? Well, you are wrong on that part. The availability of fresh seasonal vegetables and fruits during winters can spoil you for choices. If you don’t know what we are talking about, then we have enlisted a few dishes that may fill you up with content and goodness. These filling dishes are bound to impress both vegetarians and meat-lovers. You will get recipes like Sarson ka saag, palak paneer, methi aloo, sweet potato curry and curried carrot soup. Take your pick.
- Sarson ka saag
- Palak paneer
- Methi aloo
- Sweet potato curry
- Rasam
Sarson da saag is a popular traditional Punjabi sabzi in North India made with spinach and mustard leaves and served with Makki ki roti. This dish is relished in winter as mustard leaves are especially available during winter. As we all know the quality of ingredients is best when in season. Though the cooking part is easy and quick, the preparation time is time-consuming. This recipe won’t only comfort you but also will warm you up during this chilly weather.
One of the most loved North Indian dishes that is eaten with roti, garlic naan, paratha, ghee rice, jeera rice, or even with plain basmati rice. It is a very simple dish to prepare and can be made in so many ways. With the goodness of spinach and therefore the delicious taste of paneer, this recipe is unquestionably a winner in every kitchen! So, grab the ingredients and make it now!
Potatoes go well with everything. This Aloo Methi is quite a winter staple in many Indian households and is best enjoyed with flatbread like roti. When it’s cooked with potatoes and a melange of spices, a popular winter entremet is made! You can easily make this recipe by just following the simple steps and relish it with hot paratha or roti for a hearty meal.
Sweet potatoes are rich in antioxidants, vitamins, and iron, which makes them ideal for including in the menu for the winter season when the body’s immune system needs a boost. This dish may be a perfect combination of sweet and spicy flavours which makes it a must-try for everybody. So, make this lip-smacking ‘sweet potato curry’ recipe and enjoy with rice, chapati, poori or paratha.
The perfect blend of spicy and sour flavours can be found in this delicious South Indian dish. This recipe is not only mouth-watering but it will also help you warm up yourself, this winter. The spices during this dish will surely cure a nasty cold which you only got due to this breezy weather. Savour it as an appetizer or pair it with rice, it tastes great both ways! Get the recipe here.
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These were some delish winter recipes that will keep you and your loved ones warm and healthy!! Try them all and savour your winter months.