By IANSlife New Delhi, Nov 26 (IANSlife).Winters in India have always called for a hot bowl of tomato rasam or Raab, a warm, millet-based dish.
Winter specialties include undhiyu and sarson Ka Saag.
Indians have always loved seasonal food.
We change our choices in fruits, vegetables, and grains depending on the season.Our sweets also reflect the preference for using certain ingredients in specific climates.
It is common to find traditional and local delicacies made with jaggery during winter.The Nolen Gur Rasgulla is a unique Odisha-West Bengal speciality that is made between November and February.
Celebrity chef Sanjeev Kapoor strongly supports the importance of eating seasonal produce.He states, “The beauty in our food is in the seasonal use of fruits and vegetables.
Gajar ka halwa can be made in winter due to the availability of red carrots.Mango pickle can also be made in summer because of its availability.
People and sometimes even myself suggest that we eat fresh and seasonal fruits and vegetables.However, we don’t know what chemicals have been sprayed on them to keep their crops safe as they grow.
There is no FSSAI certification agency that can help consumers know which fruits and vegetables are free from pesticides and germs.It is our responsibility to ensure that they are safe for consumption.Nimwash by ITC is a good option.
The Chef recommends these fruits and vegetables for winter.
*Purple Mogri — Radish pods or Mogri are not common in the country.They can be found in northern India’s winter markets, where you can find them in the form of raitas and curries.
The vegetable is rich in copper, magnesium, and calcium, which can help with digestive problems.
*Sweet Potato — Sweet potatoes are a rediscovered favorite and have carved out a place in the millennial kitchen.
The root vegetable is rich in nutrients, including fibres and vitamins, and can be used in a variety of dishes, such as burgers, chips, and even chat.
*Avarekalu — Also known as Hyacinth beans in English.
Avarekalu, which is a south winter speciality, is added to sambhar and saagu, rotis etc.Bangalore is known for its Averakalu Mela, which can be found in dosas and Pani puri, as well as Jalebis.The food festival is a delight for gourmands, with crowds coming from all parts of the city.
*Amla — The Indian gooseberry, a common winter fruit, is found throughout the country.
It is high in Vitamin C and has a reputation for being immune-boosting and very beneficial for hair and skin.There are many ways to eat Amla: it can be pickled, made into a Murraba fruit preserve or even eaten with salt.
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