The monsoon season is the perfect excuse to go all out and enjoy some delectable, lip smacking food. From preparing these monsoon recipes to enjoying them at the table with your family, it is truly an exhilarating experience. This is why Absolute Barbecues brings to you some fan favourites and some uniquely new dishes for you to try out with your family on a rainy day.
Because nothing says India better than taking part in the sacred experience that is cooking with flavours and then dining with your family. Read on to see why we enjoy nothing better than these dishes on a dreary monsoon day.
Kashew kofta curry
Packed with the power of protein in paneer and devoured with lip smacking gravy, the kashew kofta curry is the perfect blend of spices and will leave you wanting more. The cashew gravy is simmered in rich tomatoes, cheese and paneer, and is a hot meal filled with monsoon nostalgia. We can already feel our mouths watering. It can be served with pulao or butter naan to make a fulfilling monsoon day dinner.
Mustard garlic fish tikka
Also known as the Kasundi fish tikka is the perfect food for a rainy day. The combination of the mustard and spices make a lip smacking blend that is unique to other tandoori fish appetisers. Often cooked with a Basa fillet, because it absorbs flavours very well, this dish is cooked in a clay oven or a tandoor. Marinated with mustard sauce or kasundi, ginger, garlic and lemon juice, this dish makes the best accompaniment to the rainy season because of its spicy and smoky flavour.
Moong dal halwa
Best eaten hot, this traditional Rajasthani fare is cooked for auspicious occasions. Eaten especially during the winter months, it is relished for its supposed ability to keep the body warm, making it one of the best recipes for the rainy season. The rich flavour of moong dal (lentils) supplemented with the sweetness of cardamom and sugar will surely keep you and your family delighted during the monsoon season. And yes, this dish is a labour of love, because of the sheer amount of times it has to be stirred.
Chicken Seekh Kebab
Juicy, flavourful ground meat, chicken seekh kebab is a popular street snack, especially on a rainy day. Seasoned with spices and herbs, such as garam masala, green chilli pepper and powdered chilli, the ground chicken is skewered and grilled to perfection in the oven. Enjoyed with cilantro chutney, you can even accompany this dish with some delicious butter naan. The melt-in-mouth texture and perfectly grilled chicken is a tsunami of flavour and makes the perfect spicy food for the rainy season.
Pesto Mushroom
Easy to make and delicious in taste, these pesto mushrooms are the perfect rainy day snack. Made with mushroom, your favourite pesto sauce and they can be topped with a variety of little garnishes. If you are a fan of pesto or all things Italian, this dish is for you! Using fresh ingredients like spinach and basil, your dish will flourish with flavour, and the garlic component of the pesto will make it a hearty meal for the rains.
Pineapple Upside Down
A retro and classic cake that is prepared with soft and buttery caramelised brown sugar, pineapple and cherries. Made using fresh pineapple and maraschino cherries, this cake is served upside down. While it is perfect for any time of the year, it is the best recipe for the rainy season. Pleasantly moist, it is not overwhelmingly sweet and is a tried and tested family favourite. The brown sugar caramelised fruit topping gives it a unique texture and makes it visually stunning.
If these rainy day foods have indeed piqued your interest, Absolute Barbecues has a host of rainy day offers at all its outlets pan India. From exotic barbecued meats to seasoned delicacies that you just cannot go wrong with, we have a variety in store for you.
Dine with us on Independence Day for Rs. 5000 and receive vouchers of Rs. 25000. Not only this, on Janmashtami, you can win vouchers for the vegetarian buffet by sharing photographs of your kids decked up as Lord Krishna.
So what are you waiting for? Join us at your next festive occasion with friends and loved ones so that we can make your day!
