This monsoon along with the rains let the snacks pour in as well

As the torrential rains hit the city, making it next to impossible to step out of the comfort of our homes, what better way to pass your time indoors than with a plate of comforting snacks? Whether you're cosying up indoors or embracing the rain outside, take a look at some of our favourite snacks to savour during the rainy season, promising to bring warmth and joy to your monsoon moments.

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Crispy Cheese Pockets
Nothing beats a plate full of snacks on a rainy day. To keep the monsoon blues away, you ought to give these crispy cheese pockets a shot. Filled with a medley of vegetables and melted cheese, while a crispy covering holds it all, these pockets make for a great appetisers at parties, snack to go with your tea or just to satiate a hunger pang or a craving.

Bhajiya
Bhajiyas are most enjoyed in the monsoon season. Made with a variety of vegetables like onions, potatoes, cabbage and a handful of brinjal, coated in spiced chickpea flour batter and fried until perfection, one plate of these bhajiyas pairs well with a steaming cup of masala chai. And if you are looking for something even easier, do check out our Lonavala-style corn bhajis.

Spiced corn with jalapeno sauce
We all know that corn or bhutta is a traditional monsoon favourite. Add to the mix a savoury and spicy jalapeno sauce and you’ve got a lip-smacking treat that transforms a simple snack into a gourmet experience.

Keto onion pakodas
These keto onion pakodas are a low carb twist on the traditional fried pakodas. These crispy fritters are made using almond flour or coconut flour instead of gram flour, making them suitable for a ketogenic diet or for those being extra vigilant about their snacks.

Ulta vada pav
The ulta vada pav is an inventive twist on the classic Mumbai street food, and its the most perfect fit for the monsoon season. Imagine biting into a crisp, golden, buttery pav with a spicy, flavorful vada filling, reversed to elevate the flavours and textures. As the rain pours, there's nothing better than savouring this innovative snack.

Pani puri
While chaat and monsoons are a match made in heaven, eating pani puri from a street side kiosk during the monsoons is probably not the wisest idea. But to fulfil those cravings we have a homemade pani puri recipe made from scratch! The crunch of the pani puri filled with that spicy, tangy water offers a burst of flavours that perfectly compliments this cold damp weather.

Kela Bhajiya
Kela bhajiya, or banana fritters, are a beloved monsoon treat in many Indian households. Made by dipping ripe banana slices in a spiced gram flour batter and deep-frying them, the crispy exterior contrasts beautifully with the soft, sweet banana inside, making them a perfect snack to enjoy with a hot cup of chai.

Fulfil all your monsoon food cravings by trying these flavourful recipes!