Comfort Food Recipes to Enjoy This Monsoon

When the rain starts to pour and the weather cools, we can’t help but crave hot and flavourful meals that make the cosy monsoon atmosphere even better.

To satisfy these seasonal cravings, we’ve compiled a list of 15 mouthwatering monsoon recipes that are guaranteed to delight your taste buds and warm your soul. These monsoon creations are the ultimate answer to the delectable temptations the rainy season brings, featuring a mix of sweet and savoury delights. 

So, pour yourself a cup of hot tea, and embark on an unforgettable culinary journey through these appetising monsoon recipes.

Top 15 Comfort Food Recipes for Rainy Days

Dive into culinary warmth with our top 15 comfort food recipes, adding a dash of deliciousness to your rainy days.

1. Dal Pakoda

Satisfy your monsoon cravings with delicious Dal Pakodas, made even healthier with the Crompton NourisPro Air Fryer.

Soak and grind your preferred lentils, and mix with onions, spices, and herbs. Shape the mixture into small balls, place them in the air fryer, and let Crompton’s Rapid Air Technology cook your pakodas to golden perfection. 

Enjoy crunchy, oil-free Dal Pakodas in no time. 

2. Masala Chai

Warm up this monsoon with a comforting cup of masala chai. 

Prepare a blend of water, milk, tea leaves, sugar, ginger, and aromatic spices in the Crompton Activhot Electric Kettle. 

With its sleek design and 1.2L capacity, the Activhot kettle makes brewing your perfect cup of tea quick and easy, bringing the taste of a cosy rainy day to your home.

3. Manchow Soup

To make Manchow soup, start by finely chopping veggies like carrots, cabbage, and bell peppers with Crompton’s ChopMaxx. 

In oil, saute these veggies with garlic, green chillies and soya sauce. 

Add vegetable stock, boil and thicken with cornflour. Top it up with some crispy fried noodles before serving.

4. Baked Kachori

For perfect snacks for the rainy season, try this Baked Kachori recipe. 

Start by preparing a spicy lentil filling and a wheat-flour dough. Stuff the dough with the filling and form the kachoris. 

Place them in your Crompton Tandoori Magic 45 ltr Convection OTG, with its advanced top & bottom heat technology, ensuring even heat distribution. Bake until golden brown to relish this guilt-free monsoon recipe treat.

5. Medu Vada with Sambar

Prepare a South Indian monsoon classic with a twist, Medu Vada with Sambar. 

Grind a mix of urad dal, green chillies, and spices to create the vada batter. Shape and place the vadas in the Crompton Nourispro DG Air Fryer for a healthier version of this rainy-season favourite. Serve with piping hot sambar, and enjoy the comforting taste. 

6. Masala Dosa

Soak rice and lentils separately, then grind into a smooth batter using Crompton’s Duro Wet Grinder with uniform grinding technology. 

Ferment overnight, spread thinly on a hot pan, and stuff with spiced potatoes to make Masala Dosa, a heartwarming monsoon dish.

7. Batata Vada

Whip up a batch of scrumptious Batata Vadas for the ultimate monsoon indulgence. 

Combine mashed potatoes, herbs, and spices, then shape into balls. Dip them in a spiced gram flour batter and deep-fry until golden brown. 

Enjoy the delightful taste of these crisp, hot Batata Vadas on a cosy rainy day.

8. Palak Samosa

A “snacks for rainy season” staple, Palak Samosa is a delightful addition to your monsoon special dishes. 

Make a smooth spinach dough, filled with a spiced potato mixture. Shape into samosas, and bake or deep-fry according to your preference. 

Serve hot with tangy chutney for a perfect monsoon experience.

9. Corn Bhel

Mix boiled corn kernels with chopped onions, tomatoes, and green chillies. Use tamarind and green chutneys, sev and spices to taste. Toss well to serve a quick and refreshing Corn Bhel.

10. Corn Pakoda

Blend corn kernels into a coarse mixture. Add gram flour, rice flour, chopped onions, ginger, and spices. Fry spoonfuls of the mixture till crisp and golden and your favourite tea-time snack is all set and ready for your delight.

11. Poha Nuggets

Combine softened poha, mashed potatoes, chopped onions, green chillies, and spices. Form into nuggets and deep fry till golden. Enjoy these crispy, delicious Poha Nuggets hot.

12. Veg Crispy

Coat assorted veggies in a flour-spice mixture. Deep fry till crisp. Serve Veg Crispy as a starter or a snack, ideally with a tangy dip.

13. Hara Bhara Kabab

Blanch spinach, peas, and green chillies, forming the “green” in our monsoon special dishes. 

Combine this with boiled potatoes, paneer, and spices. Mould into kababs and fry until crisp for Hara Bhara Kabab, a delightful monsoon treat.

14. Chole Bhature

Soak chickpeas overnight, cook until tender, then simmer in a tomato-onion-spice mix. Pair with Bhature, deep-fried, fluffy fermented bread to make Chole Bhature, another gem among monsoon recipes. 

15. Onion Bhaji

Mix thin onion slices with gram flour, rice flour, and spices. Deep fry until golden and crispy to prepare the perfect rainy-day snack, Onion Bhaji. 

Conclusion

As the raindrops drizzle outside, nothing compares to indulging in scrumptious comforting meals within the cosiness of your home. 

These 15 monsoon recipes offer a perfect blend of warmth, flavours, and textures to elevate your rainy-day experience. 

So, gather your friends and family, and celebrate the monsoon season with a culinary feast prepared in your kitchen. Relish every bite, create memorable moments, and let each dish bring cheer on cloudy days.