Winter Indulgence: 5 Indian Snacks To Have With Your Winter Evening Chai 2024
- Preeti Deepa
- November 29, 2021
The nip in the air is already being felt and we know it’s time to snuggle in a warm comforter with a cup of chai after work. Winter evenings are made for a warm cup of chai accompanied by some comforting snacks on the side. If you are a sucker of chai like us, then here are some delicious Indian snacks you can add to your winter diet and relish with a cup of chai. Try them out and let us know how you like them.
Kaju namakpare
Popularly made in parts of North India, Namakpare is a savoury deep-fried snack. The snack is made with all-purpose flour and semolina and is flavoured with spices. These Namakpare are shaped like cashew nuts and deliciously complement a cup of chai.
Nimki
A very popular and desired Indian snack, Nimkis are deep-fried, crunchy delights made with all-purpose flour and are popularly served with chai. Quite easy to make and laborsaving, Nimkis are perfect for winter indulgence. The best thing about them is that you can store them for days in an airtight container.
Fafda
One of the most loved, easiest and healthiest dishes to pair with chai, fafdas are a Gujarati delicacy. The crispy snack is made with a dough made from toor dal, arhar dal, rice and chana dal. The dough is flavoured with other ingredients like curd, turmeric, ginger-garlic paste, red chilli powder and asafoetida and is deep-fried to perfection.
Naan khatai
The crispy, buttery and delicious biscuits are made with whole wheat flour, semolina and gram flour. The shortbread biscuits have their roots in India and are popularly savoured with chai. Try this recipe to make Naan Khatai at home and relish them with chai on winter evenings.
Navadhanya Mixture
A decadent melange of pulses, legumes and nuts, Navadhanya mixture is a slightly spicy and delicious snack to pair with chai. The mixture was traditionally made with nine pulses and legumes and has got its nake from the same. Try this out at home and your winter evenings are sorted.