Pakodas are loved by all throughout the year, but they gain a special significance in the monsoon, which is in fact the perfect weather to enjoy crispy, steaming hot stuff right out of the kadhai! Just the warmth of the hot oil in the kadhai together with the aroma of spices can be soul-warming on a wet and cold day. A cozy weekend at home can become all the more special when evening tea is accompanied by pakodas made with love. Pakodas can add to the joy of chatting with teammates or huddling together with friends and watching a movie. Shed your inhibitions, wrap some hot pakodas in a paper cover, go out and share them with the kids in your neighbourhood, while you make paper boats for them! Indeed, pakodas are not just spicy, crunchy snacks; they are part-and-parcel of our monsoon culture and a trigger for childhood memories, of happy, carefree times!
We have put together a couple of our favourite pakodas and bhajiyas for you to enjoy. From the ever popular Moong Dal Pakoda, Peanut Pakoda and Banana Bhajiya to tongue-tickling ones like the Methi Pakoda and seasonal ones like the Yam Fritters and Kand Aloo Pakoda, we have given you a wide choice to pick from. Innovative recipes like the Khichdi Pakodas and the Rice and Peanut Pakoda also give you a chance to use up leftovers while surprising your family with delectable crispies.
Make sure you serve the pakodas piping hot with a cup of hot beverage and lots of love.