The winter season seems to have hit here and while warm beds and soft blankets can’t seem to be taken out of the mind, body warming foods are one thing everyone rushes to.
Like any other season, it comes with its own specialties and colors making it more like a special occasion for the people. In fact, winter is a darling season for most Pakistanis and there is so much to enjoy in such cool days and chilly nights.
Following are some winter food delights that are not to be missed this winter.
Dry Fruits:
When you talk about winter one can’t help but mention dry fruits. The first thing comes in your mind when you think of winters is having peanuts in your pocket. Roasted peanuts may hold its own place and importance, but let’s not neglect the rest of the dry fruits that enter our lives especially in winter. From walnuts to cashews, almonds and raisins, dry fruits are the healthy snacks in these cold days.
Kashmiri Chai (Pink Tea):
A cup of Kashmiri Chai on a winter’s cold evening under the stars – doesn’t that sound just perfect? Served with pistachios in it, Kashmiri Chai is the most popular hot drinks in Pakistan.
Fish:
Nothing can be more tempting than having fish in a chilly, winter evenings – be it fried, grilled or steamed. It is the healthiest diet option in winter, just the whiff of seafood can send you into food frenzy. Seafood joints and parties are a popular go-to gathering option for families and friends in winter.
Soup:
Winter brings many flavors with it and the soup is a classic, all-time favorite option, one whether with chicken/prawns or mix vegetables.
Gajar Ka Halwa (Saffron flavored Carrot Pudding):
This sweet dish is cooked with elucidated butter or ghee and laden with dry fruits and flavor. A wedding menu or a family feast at home in winters is imperfect without complementing this delicious dessert on the table. Don’t miss the chance to have this winter’s most special item at least once during the season.
Sarson Ka Saag (Mustard Leaf Curry):
The traditional dish of Punjab descent, ‘Sarson Ka Saag’ is a special food for winters which you have quite often especially since it is severely easy to prepare. To double the taste, pair it up with ‘Makki ki Roti’ (corn bread) and butter and enjoy food-comfort like never before. Once it was only said to be choice of desi food lovers but now a number of restaurants have listed it in their menu. If you have not had ‘Sarson ka Saag’, then your winters have a tasteless.
Boiled eggs:
This may not be a specialty everywhere, but it is high in demands in the regions of Punjab, where winter hits its good peaks, than the province of Sindh. I don’t know about you but I can’t wait to relish in these delicacies. Winter truly is a foodie’s favorite season!
Happy Winters Everyone!
