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Particularly, across India, winter season is one of the significant seasons to cherish and enjoy. Winter vegetable dishes spontaneously make way to our plates; heralding winter season which is the appropriate time for indulgence. Indian Food is known to be rich due to its array of spices generously added in every meal.

Appetizing meal generates warmth in the body, therefore specific type of dishes are prepared and relished during winter season while wrapped in a comfy of a blanket or razai. The blend of the right type of food in a chilly day is what our body yearns for. Incidentally, our taste changes according to changing seasons and the transition is palpable. For instance our zest for pungent and spicy food mitigates during summer season. Our taste buds crave for peppery-spicy food in winter time. In this part of the sub-continent, predominantly in the central and northern part of India, we take advantage of the seasonal vegetables. Some great dishes are prepared by mixing them with varieties of flavored spices.

For a foggy winter evening snack, settle with baked sweet potatoes. What better delicacy than ...
... a hot bowl of ‘gajar ka halwa’ signifying a dessert.

In this article, we are sharing 10 best Indian winter vegetable recipes which you can enjoy for lunch or dinner. Find out to relish!

1. Bhindi Masala
This simple North Indian recipe is made with lady finger or okra, green chillies, tomatoes, onions, ginger-garlic paste and a sprinkle of garam masala powder. This semi-dry curry recipe tastes well with chapattis. You may even try out with parathas. This not so spicy dish supplements nicely for dinner or lunch besides one can also pack it for Tiffin. Try out this simple recipe!

2. Aloo Methi
Methi is one of the chosen certified winter foods. When it is cooked with potatoes with the right blend of spices, a very popular winter side dish gets ready! This easy to make recipe can be prepared by following some simple steps. This dish complimented as a hearty meal can be relished with hot parathas.

3. Baingan Ka Bharta
Baingan ka Bharta, a popular brinjal preparation is a Punjabi side dish that can never be missed out while talking about Indian food preparations. This tastes excellent with chapatti. First, the brinjal or eggplant is roasted on an open flame to give the dish a smoky flavor and later fried in oil with mild spices and onions. The result is awesome! Try out this dish!

4. Aloo Gobi
Aloo Gobi or potato-cauliflower is one of the most popular and common dishes in every Indian household. This easy-to-make side dish goes well with both rice and chapatti. This winter food which offers the right types of wholesome nutritious value can be tried out this winter. Let your family stay healthy this winter season and always!

5. Palak Paneer
This all-time popular dish is one of the inevitable items included in the Indian menu card. In addition, Palak Paneer stands out to be everyone’s favorite side dish for the winter season. The popularity lies in the goodness of spinach and the delicious taste of Paneer. This recipe is widely held as a winner in every kitchen because of the simple preparation. Pick up the ingredients and plan to prepare this dish this winter!

6. Sarson Ka Saag
On a winter day, Sarson ka Saag with makke ki roti is certainly a healthy combination to satisfy one’s hunger. This Punjabi whole some dish is undoubtedly easy-to-prepare and tastes the best when garnished with homemade butter or cream. This dish is among the best dishes to comfort and warm you up in this chilly winter weather.

7. Gatte Ki Sabzi
This is one of the popular cuisines of Rajasthan. This recipe must be tried out for its unique aroma and taste! Loaded with specially selected spices and flavors this dish will surely take your food experience to the next level ‘Gatte’ is nothing but gram flour balls. For preparing this dish, the gram flour balls are dipped in spicy curd gravy and are served with chapatti or parathas. Go through the complete recipe.

8. Kashmiri Dum Aloo
Although Kashmiri cuisine offers a variety of spicy dishes but this one is an all-time winner. This dish is prepared with curd and is great for your stomach! This curry recipe is mainly made with baby potatoes and some select native spices. Goes well with plain rice or chapattis to enjoy a nourishing meal! Browse through the recipe.

9. Rasam
From the South Indian stable, this mouth-watering dish with the perfect blend of sour and spicy flavors can be relished with plain rice. This delicious recipe, a great digestive element helps you warm up yourself this winter. The right blend of spices in this dish cures a nasty cold which one contacts due to the chilly weather. Enjoy hot rasam as an appetizer, it tastes great! Get the simple recipe to try out.

10. Sweet Potato Curry
When our immune system needs a boost during winter, sweet potatoes help to restore. They are rich in vitamins, antioxidants and iron, which makes this starchy root vegetable ideal to include in the menu in winter. This dish is a perfect combination of sweet and spicy flavours which compels to try out the recipe. Therefore, go for the traditional recipe and make this lip-smacking ‘sweet potato curry’ preparation. This dish can be relished with rice, poori, parathas and chapattis.

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