We all know how food can make dull winters delightful. From a warm soup bowl to spicy curry with flatbread, winters become more enjoyable with the right dishes. While every region in the world has unique tastes and dishes, there are some food items that stand out.
If you are a foodie and love to try new recipes then we have 6 ethnic winter dishes that you must try out! These dishes are famous in many regions and are enjoyed in different ways
6 Dishes to Warm You Up, This Winter
Below are 6 ethnic dishes for winters you should have on your list.
- Makai Roti with Sarson Saag (India)
- Classic Meatballs (Sweden)
- French Carrot and Lentil Soup
- Roasted pumpkin and ginger soup
- Chana masala
- Chicken Paprikash
Now let’s get into their details.
Makai Roti with Sarson Saag (India)
Creamy saag (a green vegetable) with a burst of taste and Makai (mustard) roti (a type of bread) with a crunch make this dish an ideal breakfast for winters. For extra taste and creaminess, you can add butter over the roti and saag and the dish will become even more special.
The dish originated from the Punjab region and is a popular dish from the Indian Cuisine. The saag which is like a green dip is made from Spinach. Traditional spices are added and cooked in a pressure cooker. The Roti is made from mustard flour.
The dish can be found at many restaurants in Pakistan and India (both have similar cuisine). It is a popular breakfast item in both areas.
Don’t know the best places to find this delicacy? If you live in Pakistan and want to know about the best breakfast, restaurant, and café recommendations then you should visit BlogPakistan.
The BlogPakistan website offers listings of the best food places, so your taste buds are always satisfied. If you are from India and want recipes and food recommendations then you should visit the NDTV FOOD blog for great food content.
Classic Meatballs (Sweden)
Soft and Juicy meatballs, soaked bread/ breadcrumbs, and light spices make the Swedish Classic Meatballs a treat for winters. The dish is enjoyed around the world and is a festive staple. The recipe is quick, easy, and great to keep you cozy in freezing weather.
The recipe is believed to have originated from Turkey. King Charles XII brought the recipe from Turkey and came to know about it during the 18th century when he was in exile there.
The ingredients of this dish include bread or bread crumbs, meat, onions, flour, eggs, oil/butter, and beef stock. It takes roughly 30 min to complete. You can visit the BBCgoodfood blog for detailed recipes.
French Carrot and Lentil Soup
Who says tasty meals can’t be healthy! The French carrot and Lentil soup are healthy, tasty, and quick to make. It has proteins and is vegan and gluten-free. It is creamy, flavorful, and has a great taste of carrots and lentils.
About the origin of this soup, it has been around for a very long time so it’s hard to know its ethnicity but we surely know it’s a dish that is loved all over the world.
To make this dish you need lentils, celery, carrots, onions, salt, herbs, vegetable stock, pepper, bay leaves, and coconut cream. For the detailed recipe and cooking instructions head over to THE HERBEEVORE website.
Roasted pumpkin and ginger soup
Winters are incomplete without a bowl of warm soup. A filling and warm soup with the richness of pumpkin and ginger is all we can ever want in the cold.
Pumpkins are rich sources of vitamin A and ginger is great to boost your immunity. The soup also has a low-calorie count so it’s great for those looking for low-calorie weight loss meals.
Pumpkin soups are thought to have originated from France. The soup has many variants and is made in different ways in different regions. To make this soup you will need ginger, garlic, pumpkin, spices, and nuts for garnish. Visit the delicious website for detailed recipes and instructions.
Chana masala
Chana masala is a must-have breakfast dish for many on weekends. The spicy taste, the filling nature of the dish, and the side dishes served with it make Chana Masala a much-awaited meal.
This is another Indian dish packed with traditional spices. The dish consists of chickpeas (chana) cooked in a wholesome curry made from onions, tomatoes, and spices.
What makes the dish so popular is its versatility. It can be served with roti, naan, paratha, and puri. So if you want to keep it a bit light you can have naan or if you want to go all out with the calories, you can do that as well with puri cooked in oil.
If you want to make it at home you can get the recipe from indianhealthyrecipes.com website.
Chicken Paprikash
The dish is comfort food with tasty free-range chicken, cooked in tomato paste, paprika, and stock. Served with buttered pasta and sour cream, the dish is flavorful, creamy, and simply irresistible.
The dish of Hungarian origin is made in a variety of ways. The ingredients mostly include onions, chicken, capsicum, garlic, tomato, flour, paprika, stock, parsley, pasta, and sour cream. You can also add veggies to add extra goodness and nutrition to the dish. You can get the full recipe from the Adam LIAW website.
Conclusion
In this article, we went through 6 tasty, wholesome, and warm dishes that can make your winters delightful. We added dishes from around the globe to make sure you don’t miss out on anything. Makai Roti with Sarso Saag along with Channa masala is great breakfast ideas that can be enjoyed throughout the day.
If you want a healthier meal then you should definitely try out the French Carrot and Lentil Soup and the pumpkin and ginger soup. If you want some meat and chicken to spice up the winter season then try out Chicken Paprikash or the Classic meatballs.
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