FOODS TO EAT IN WINTERS!

1. Gajar ka Halwa

The famous Gajar ka Halwa is the go-to dessert during the winter in every household. Just the sight of the piping hot-halwa immersed in ghee makes you salivate. The added dry-fruits on top are just irresistible. Gajar ka Halwa is a winter preparation due to the availability of the best carrot produce in this season, and it is definitely worth the wait throughout the year.

2. Bajra Khichdi

Bajra has many antioxidant properties as it contains flavonoids, lignin, and phytonutrients. This helps us fight against infection, the anti-ageing process and rejuvenates our skin. It also promotes good eye health. Bajra khichdi can be very helpful for chronic asthma patients because it contains magnesium and omega 3 fatty acids that have anti-inflammatory properties. What’s more, it is also a good source of phosphorus which is important for bone growth and development. It provides warmth to the body making it ideal to be consumed during winters.

3. Sarson ka Saag

Another winter-special, Sarson ka Saag is a preparation of green sarson leaves, best served with Makke ki roti is a much-awaited delicious Punjabi delicacy. This traditional winter dish in India is incomplete without a dollop of white butter on top. The saag is not just a flavorsome package but also is a whole bunch of nutrition. Mothers are happy to feed you Sarson ka Saag, and you can't resist it either.

4. Jowar Bajra Roti

When a person consumes jowar in the form of porridge, chapati etc. during winters it provides heat in the body & keeps it warm. This gluten-free grain helps in balancing kapha. Jowar also boosts the immune system as it contains a significant amount of vitamins, nutrients, fibre & VItamin-C. Bajra is a good source of starch and keeps the body full for a longer time. It is also considered as an energy boosting food. Being astringent and sweet in taste it helps in balancing Kapha. Bajra along with jaggery enriches the diet with iron and calcium.

5. Gond ke Ladoo

Gond Ka Ladoo is made out of edible gum extracted from tree barks. This is one such dessert that you can eat throughout the year but can use its special nutritional powers to beat the chills of winter. The Ladoo can keep you warm since it is said to be super heaty, thus heating your insides. Once prepared, it can be kept for quite a long time, sometimes even for months.