A rainy day adds more color to your surroundings and more taste to your food. As the clouds start to thunder and it starts to rain, your stomach starts to growl and rumble. Every time the heavens open up and it starts pouring, your usual food cravings receive a rainy boost. We bring you 10 mouthwatering foods which will add more delight and flavor to your rainy day experience! It is almost impossible to make the most of a rainy day without relishing these toothsome rainy day foods.
Maggi
This two-minute noodle obviously takes more than two minutes to prepare, but it’s totally worth the wait. Moreover, the fun of having a ‘Rain Waali Maggi’ is completely unique. Maggi is quick to make, is open to customization, and never fails to delight you. You can have an all veggie maggi, or you can go for a chicken maggi, or the fried maggi, or perhaps the good old ‘default’ maggi. There are just so many ways to cook your maggi!
Samosas
Oh, the sinful, mouth-watering, tempting samosas. How can anyone resist this Indian snack? And if it's a rainy day, it is an icing on the cake indeed. Whether you make it at home or get it from the nearest vendor, samosas are the classic rainy day snacks. You won't be able to eat just one though. Make sure you eat it with your favourite chutney.
Pakodas
These oily deep fried items literally invite you to have a bite. The aroma, the taste, and the deadly combination with green mint chutney is simply irresistible on a rainy day. You can either prepare Pakodas at home or you can go out and buy some for yourself. They go perfectly with both hot and cold drinks.
Bhutta
Roasted Bhutta is symbolic of rain and vice versa. The roasted version laced with lime and masala is a must eat on a rainy day. There’s also the boiled version with butter, salt, and other seasonings. But it must be accepted that the roadside Bhutta roasted in a make-do coal oven wins every single time.
Chaat Tikki
Does your stomach rumble at the name of Tikki Chaat? Spicy Chaat on a rainy day makes the idea of having your favourite Chaat even more toothsome. If you do not want to go out and get soaked in the rain, buck up and make your own version of Chaat Tikki and watch your friends and family lick the plate clean.
Masala Chai
Drinking tea may be a daily routine but on a rainy day, tea calls for aromatic modifications. Masala Chai is an extremely popular beverage during monsoon. And if untimely rain spreads its wings, then you too can treat yourself to a bundle of goodness and taste in the form of Masala Chai.
Roasted Chicken
Feeling hungry on a rainy day? Why don't you go ahead and add some chicken twist to it? Roasted chicken marinated with aromatic spices tastes simply perfect. Well, if you are worried about your diet plan, read again, it's roasted chicken my friend. No oil, no weight gain. Enjoy a perfect rainy evening.
Momos
Don't you just love the idea of hot steamed momos on any given day? Food lovers never miss a chance to eat their favourite street food. And if it's raining outside, it gets even better for you. Go, browse the Internet, and look for a great recipe to serve your family and friends some toothsome momos. If you’re not a big fan of steamed momos, then take a leap of faith and go for the crispy juicy fried momos instead. Nom Nom!
Soup
Who said soup is just a winter thing? Or that it is something you should drink only if you’re down with flu or something? No way! Because when it's pouring outside and you want to sip something hot and spicy, offering nutrition and taste, look no further. Help yourself to a bowl of your favourite flavoured soup and enjoy the beauty of the rain. Add chopped veggies, minced meat, and a dab of cheese to your soup to make it ‘heavy’.
Coffee
Coffee lovers don’t need an excuse to have coffee. But a rainy day somehow becomes an excuse to have more coffee. You can have the usual cappuccino or the latte, or you can spill some ‘Irishness’ to your coffee, or else you can find a nice little South Indian joint and sit down with a cup of filter coffee.
Also read: 10 Reasons why coffee is an all season drink
Hungry Kya? Go ahead; feed your appetite by trying one of these lip-smacking rainy snacks. Have a happy rainy day!