By Krati Purwar
July 23, 2025
Monsoon makes you feel gloomy and seek comfort in hot pots. You can find that satisfaction in Indian stews prepared across the country. This guide brings you recommendations. Tap to read.
Vegetables are cooked in a blend of a mildly spiced concoction of yoghurt and coconut milk. It is served with rice, appam, and idiyappam.
Gujaratis make undhiyu in a pot, and it has seasonal vegetables in it. The veggies are slow-cooked in a green base and exude warmth.
South Indian sambar is a popular stew, and is prepared across India. It is perfect to go with steamed idli, uttapam, dosa, rice, and vadas.
Rasam, when served with rice, is a deadly combination that will leave your hunger satisfied. It is ideal for the monsoon if you enjoy it warm.
Besan is cooked in a spiced blend of yoghurt. It is tempered with spices and mustard seeds, making it an ideal pick for a rainy day. Enjoy it with rice.
In North India, dal makhani is a lentil stew that is rich in protein and boasts earthy and spicy notes. It is relished with rice and chapati.