Produced by: Manoj Kumar
Parippu Vada—crispy chana dal fritters laced with curry leaves and chilies—offer the ultimate thunderstorm crunch. One bite with hot chai, and the rain feels like background music.
Medu Vada’s crispy shell and fluffy core, dunked in spicy sambar and creamy chutney, is rain-day breakfast royalty. Dunk, bite, sip, repeat—it’s South India’s monsoon rhythm.
Rasam isn't just soul food—it’s monsoon medicine. This tangy, peppery broth tackles sniffles and chills like a warm, spicy shield straight from grandma’s kitchen.
Bisi Bele Bath is Karnataka’s answer to grey skies. Tamarind, rice, lentils, and vegetables simmer into a one-pot hug that’s equal parts hearty and healing.
Curd Rice in humid monsoon weather? Yes, please. Creamy, cooling, and calming, it’s the edible exhale your rain-soaked soul needs—especially with a sharp pickle on the side.
Coconut Rice speaks softly but satisfies deeply. With mild spices and shredded coconut, this dish doesn’t scream for attention—it just makes your rainy day quietly perfect.
Puliyogare punches through gloomy weather with its zesty tamarind tang, crunchy peanuts, and warming spice. It’s the rice that dances in the drizzle.
Mysore Bonda are hot, crispy maida fritters that crackle in oil and disappear even faster. Spiced and puffed to perfection, they’re the monsoon snack your umbrella waits for.
Banana Chips—Kerala-style, thin and salty—are the monsoon’s official background crunch. One handful, and you’re 80% happier with the rain already.