Indian Winter Warmers | A Republic Day Recipe Collection 🇮🇳

This weekend, the kitchen turns into a quiet celebration of India’s culinary diversity.
A handpicked collection of winter comfort foods—rich, slow-cooked, gently spiced, and deeply nostalgic—bringing together flavours from different corners of the country.

From paneer-stuffed mirchi ka salan to the soft, fragrant creaminess of methi malai matar.
From crisp-edged kadhi pakoras, perfect for cool afternoons, to the mellow tang of doi begun, where yogurt and mustard oil work their magic.  And to finish, a simple sweet note—sesame brittle, glossy with jaggery, reminding us how humble ingredients often create the strongest memories.

On this joyous occasion of Indian Republic Day, this collection celebrates more than recipes. It celebrates diversity—of regions, ingredients, techniques, and stories—stitched together by food.

Paneer Stuffed Mirchi ka Salan
Tender green chillies filled with spiced paneer, simmered in a nutty, slow-cooked gravy—bold, comforting, and perfect for winter evenings.

Methi Malai Matar
Soft fenugreek leaves and green peas folded into a creamy, mildly spiced sauce—rich yet balanced, with that unmistakable winter warmth.

Kadhi Pakoras
Crisp pakoras soaked in a gently tangy yogurt-based kadhi—homely, soothing, and always best enjoyed hot.

Doi Begun
Silky fried eggplant finished in lightly sweetened yogurt, mustard oil, and subtle spices—a quiet, elegant dish from the east.

Sesame Brittle (Til Chikki)
Toasted sesame seeds bound with jaggery, glossy and fragrant—simple, nostalgic, and deeply rooted in winter traditions.

A savoury and sweet spread to cook from, linger over, and share.
Wishing you a warm, flavour-filled week and a very Happy Republic Day