When the rain starts pouring in India, it brings more than just cool breezes-it brings a feast to your plate. While pakoras are a classic, every region offers a delicious surprise during monsoons.

In Kerala, the healing Karkidaka Kanji made from Navara rice and Ayurvedic spices boosts immunity. Karnataka's Pundi Gatti, soft rice dumplings paired with coconut chutney, is a coastal comfort.

Tamil Nadu loves its Egg Bonda-crispy outside, spicy inside, perfect with chai. In Arunachal Pradesh, Paa Saa, a green-tinted fish soup with bamboo shoots, is a wholesome bowl of warmth. And West Bengal brings the soul-satisfying Khichuri and Beguni-lentil rice with golden-fried brinjals, laced with ghee and mustard oil.

These dishes go beyond taste-they connect with culture, health, and nostalgia. So, this rainy season, explore beyond pakoras. Let your kitchen echo with tradition and your plate reflect India's diversity-one monsoon bite at a time.