Pitter-Patter, Here's What Matters This Monsoon: Chai, Noods, Momos & More!

Ahhhh! Nothing beats this! Monsoon nights + a good book + blanket + a cup of hot chocolate. And there, you've found some quality me-time. And if you're a sucker for hot chocolate like me, I'd like to introduce you guys to a cool brand I've just discovered. Called Sarah's Cocoa, this lockdown baby offers an array of hot chocolate options including cinnamon, dark chocolate, coffee and more. But the flavour which steals the show is her marshmallow hot chocolate. 

So, order in a jar of this goodness and we promise your monsoon will be 10x cosier. 

Oh, you'll find more hot chocolate options here too!

Okay, this monsoon we're giving you a healthy (and maybe a yummier) upgrade from the usual Maggi! Made with the goodness of millets, this pack of super noodles is sure to satisfy your monsoon cravings for a hot instant snack. Ready in just 10 minutes, the noodles comes in two flavours - King Kung Pao and Tangy Tomato. I'd recommend the former!   

Also, do give a healthy upgrade to your pantry with these maida-free pasta and noodle options. 

Masala chai in rains is an emotion! No matter how cliché it sounds, but every tea toddler reading this will know exactly what I'm talking about. Oh and dip a Parle-G, and there you've reached the peak of cosiness and an epitome of satisfaction. Having stayed in Mumbai for more than two decades now, I can promise the magic Bombay's cutting chai can create. And #tip make it extra kadak to enjoy it to the max! 

While you can't get the same thela wali chai online, but Chaika is the closest by far in delivering that!  Our friend from the South thinks the same! Watch it here! 

If you're a soup person, you too know that a bowl of soup during both monsoons and winters is oh-so-comforting. A perfect mix of healthy and tasty, this high-fibre and ready to eat soup is during a rainy evening or night is truly a blessing. Well, while Manchow is our go-to, you can also opt for tomato and lemon coriander too!

Ah, and if you're looking to stock up on more such soup sachets, these brands should be on your list!    

Not everyone's a fan of this, but hey, it does deserve a mention! Because garam garam gulab jamun can melt anyone's heart! Order in a can of these mouth-watering pieces of heaven and all you've got to do is heat it and eat it. And for those who're not aware, this dessert comes straight from the popular dhaba Norfest!  

Oh, and apparently you can even make gulab jamun ice cream from this!  

Nope. I don't associate this comfort food with bimaar logo ka khana! The good old khichdi never fails to win hearts in every Indian household. While today, this dish has seen an array of cool avatars and fusion recipes, the humble dal khichdi with a handful spoon of ghee and that perfect tadka has always been a fave! Considering it's monsoons and you're too comfortable to get off that bed, we're introducing you to El The Cook's ready to eat khichdi. And all it takes is 15 minutes to cook this bowl of comfort.