Make These Yummy Healthy Monsoon Recipes At Home In No Time!

Monsoon brings cheer and joy after a long summer full of heat. We spend summer sipping soothing and cold drinks and relishing light dishes. However, monsoon not only brings the heat down but creates cravings for our favourite recipes. The pleasant breeze inspires us to cook something hot and delicious. It is also a fantastic idea to increase your intake of seasonal vegetables and lean protein to save yourself from catching a cold. Here are some healthy and delectable recipes to brighten up your mood in the monsoon.

Ham and Egg Baskets (Recipe by Prasuma - deli Meats and cold cuts)

Ham and eggs are a match made in heaven. There are plenty of recipes that you can make with hand and eggs. However, if you want to surprise your loved ones with something beautiful yet tasty then try making Ham and Egg Baskets. This just might be one of the most impressive brunch dishes we know and also one of the easiest. Just a handful of fresh ingredients will transform your breakfast into a delightful gourmet treat.

Serves 6

Total Time: Less than 60 minutes

Ingredients

• 6 slices ham
• 12 eggs
• 6 tablespoons heavy cream or half and half
• Salt and pepper
• 3 slices Cheddar Cheese
• Assorted vegetables like asparagus tips, roasted red peppers, spinach, and sliced mushrooms

Method

• Preheat the oven to 175°C.
• Line 6 cups of a large (1-cup capacity) muffin pan with the ham slices.
• Crack 2 eggs into each cup.
• Drizzle 1 tablespoon cream over each cup of eggs, and season with salt and pepper.
• Cut the cheese into pieces and lay over the eggs.
• Arrange the vegetables, as you like, over the eggs.
• Bake until eggs are set, about 30 minutes.
• Remove from the oven and let stand for 5 minutes before gently removing ham cups from the tin.
• Serve warm.

Gobindbhog Khichuri (Recipe by Chef Ananya Banerjee)

Bengali cuisine is versatile and believes in traditional wisdom. The best way to enjoy the rains is to relish pearly morsels of soft khichdi or khichuri that is tempered with a special combination of Bengali spices. This authentic recipe will surely make this monsoon memorable.

Serves 4

Total Time: 60 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 bay leaf
• 3-4 cardamom
• 1 cinnamon
• 2 tbs grated coconut
• 2 tsp cumin seeds
• 1 tbs turmeric powder
• 1 tbs chilli powder
• 1 cup mixed vegetables
• 1 dried chilli
• 1 tsp ginger paste
• 1 tsp sugar
• 2 tsp ghee
• 4 green chillies
• 1 cup rice
• 1 cup dry roasted mug dal
• 2tbs mustard oil
• Salt to taste

   

Method

• Soak the rice and dry roasted dal in water separately.
• Heat the mustard oil in a pan.
• Add the aromatics in the oil; bay leaves, cardamom, cinnamon, and cumin seeds.
• Add the dried red chillies and grated coconut.
• Add the green chillies and fry.
• Add the roasted dal.
• Add the cut vegetables.
• Add turmeric powder, ginger paste, chilli powder and mix.
• Add the rice, add water and let it boil until the vegetables and the dal melt.

(Tip: Make sure the amount of water should be three times the amount of rice and dal.)

• After the preparation is done finish it off with the ghee, garam masala, and a little bit of garam masala for aroma. Add salt and sugar.

(Tip: Add sugar in the end when boiling anything.)

• Serve hot with a generous drizzle of desi ghee.

   

Cheese Corn Gol Gappa (Recipe by The Shalimar Hotel's Gulmurg Restaurant)

Cheese makes everything delicious. The eternal favourite of any Indian is Gol Gappa or Pan Puri or Puchka. Gulmarg Restaurant of The Shalimar Hotel whips up an exciting new dish called Cheese Corn Gol Gappa – CCGG! This culinary concoction is sure to perk up your rainy day with exciting flavours and textures.

Serves: 2

Total time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

• 10 gm American corn 
• 10 gm sprout 
• 1 medium boiled potato 
• 10 gm coriander
• chaat masala 
• salt to taste
• 20 gm grated cheese
• 20 gm fresh cream
• Pinch of turmeric powder  

Method

• We have to make a mixture of all the above ingredients in a bowl.
• This mixture to be put inside the crisp puri.
• Garnish with sev and chopped coriander leaves. 
• Serve it with medium room temperature.

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Kale Chane ke Pakode (Recipe by Chef Pallavi Nigam)

Kale Chane or Black Gram is a power packed superfood. This nutritious and tasty recipe will keep you in good stead during the rainy season.

Serves: 4

Total time: 35 minutes

Ingredients

For the batter: 

• 1 cup besan or gram flour
• 2/3 cup or as required water
• 2 tsp mustard oil
• 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste
• 1 green chilli finely chopped
• 2 tsp fresh coriander finely chopped
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 1 tsp garam masala powder
• 1 tsp turmeric powder
• 1 tsp red chili powder
• Salt as per taste

For the fritter

• Black gram 1 cup
• 1 small onion, chopped

Method

• Soak the kala chana for minimum 4-5 hours, then pressure cook it with a pinch of salt, for one or two whistles.
• Then drain it completely, with the help of colander. Let it cool off for 15- 20 minutes,
• To prepare the besan batter, in a big bowl, add besan and salt, now add little water at a time, while whisking, to make a batter of medium or coating consistency.
• Now we will temper the batter and for that heat mustard oil in a pan, add cumin seeds, ginger garlic paste, green chilli, turmeric powder, red chili powder, garam masala, sauté everything for 1-2 minutes and add to the besan batter. Mix well. Check the seasoning. The batter is ready.
• Add the cooled kala chana to besan batter, along with chopped onions, mix well.
• Heat oil in deep frying pan, now with the help of two spoons or fingers, add the batter in small, small quantities to the oil. Fry till golden brown. Take out in a tissue paper, and sprinkle some chaat masala.

The crackling hot and crispy ham baskets, gol gappas, and pakodas are best enjoyed with a steaming hot cup of masala tea. Surprise your loved ones with the delectable Gobindbhog Kichuri for dinner. This monsoon, create beautiful culinary memories with our eclectic recipes full of great taste and loads of nutrition.