The cold got you going, brrrr? Fret not because we have the perfect winter foods for you to get through these winters.
The winter cold brings with it a lot of things – chilly winds, aching diseases, and a solid urge to not go to work (or school, or anywhere really).
However, if you can prepare for it, then it is an enjoyable time filled with festivities and cozy mugs of coffee.
So, get ready to weather the storm with these 8 perfect winter foods that are sure to keep you warm this winter season:
1) Peanuts
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Peanuts, or moongphali, are almost synonymous with the winter season.
The delicious dry fruit makes for an excellent snack and warms you up when consumed hot.
It is also not difficult to find as many shopkeepers have started to stock up on it, along with the thailay walay who are probably out in the street serving them warm right now. (no, seriously, check).
2) Soup
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Soup is not the winter food you deserve, but the one you definitely need.
Whether you’re down with a cold, looking for something warm to eat, or simply need a healthy snack, soup gets the job done no matter what the situation.
Moreover, there are so many types of soups out there, and all of them taste amazing. Choose from the classic chicken corn soup, highly-nutritious yakhni, rich cream of tomato soup, or literally any of the tens of options available.
You can also easily prepare these in your home or get some from restaurants or these local soup walas.
3) Nihari
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Yes, yes. We know that Nihari is consumed throughout the year. But, with all its warmth, we think it tastes better in the cold winter.
Now, cooking Nihari can be a chore. Thankfully, we have many restaurants serving tasty Nihari in Karachi and other big cities of Pakistan.
Enjoy this slow-cooked meat treat with warm rotis this winter season. Or, take it to another level by adding some maghaz or nalli and serving with heavenly sheermaal. *drools*.
4) Fried Fish
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Anything fried tastes good. That’s just facts (don’t quote us on it).
Similarly, fried fish is a winter food that tastes delicious and warms you up at the same time.
From being served at shaadis, being enjoyed on streets – fried fish is as good a winter season food as any.
If you’re looking for some good fried fish, there are many restaurants – both fine-dining and street-side – that are cooking up tasty fried fish during the winters. You can find some of the best local ones here.
5) Gajar Ka Halwa
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One of the best sweetmeats in Pakistan – Gajar Ka Halwa, is a lip-smacking flavorsome dessert that you can’t go wrong with.
Served warm with pistachios and cashew nuts on top, Gajar Ka Halwa warms your heart, soul, and just about every part of your body.
Also, if you are not privy to the cooking method, worry not, because some excellent desi sweets shops serve amazing Gajar Ka Halwa in Karachi.
6) Halwa Puri
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Easily one of the best desi breakfast options in Pakistan, Halwa Puri is the winter food from heaven.
The puri, fried and fluffy, dripping in oil combined with the orange-colored intensely sweet sooji ka halwa, is just what you need to warm up on a cold winter morning.
But, we don’t have to stop there, do we? Halwa Puri can be enjoyed with an aaloo and channay ki daal ki tarkari, along with some yummy achaar. What’s not to love here?
7) Paaye
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Paaye – the favorite Punjabi dish with cattle legs cooked in spices – has been a longstanding winter dish all across Pakistan.
The slow-cooked dish is savored in homes and restaurants with hot naans fresh from the tandoor.
Furthermore, you can find various recipes for the dish online, or just visit the different desi restaurants serving appetizing paaye.
8) Saagh
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The traditional Saagh with makkayi ki roti is a combo not to be missed this winter season.
Saagh, made with mustard leaves, might not be a very popular dish, but it is tasteful and healthy. Plus, it keeps you warm and away from the harsh flu.
Get your saagh fix from these restaurants near you.
Feeling Warm Yet?
Winters can be harsh with the flu and common cold doing rounds. This can turn the winter experience sour for a lot of people.
But, with the help of tasty winter foods, you can stay warm and have a good time as well.
What winter foods do you have to stay warm? Is it something we haven’t mentioned in this article? Let us know in the comments below!
