As the first drops of water hit during the monsoon season, the nostalgia begins. It could be something as simple as craving a cup of chai while looking at the rain outside, or something more extravagant, like high tea. Monsoon brings with it a refreshing respite from the sweltering summer heat, and it was the same decades ago too.
The Grand Trunk Road, stretching from Kolkata to Peshawar, was no stranger to monsoon rains. It was a haven for food lovers, and at Taftoon, we bring it to your tables even today. A variety of monsoon street food favorites were found along the GT Road, keep reading to find out what you can feast upon when you visit Taftoon next.
Palak Bhalla Papdi
Craving something light but immensely satisfying? These melt-away urad and spinach dumplings are stuffed with mixed achaar, and drizzled with yoghurt. Served with tangy, sweet-sour imli and green chutney, it’s perfect when you want both sweet and spicy in one go! They are also perfect for sharing, which makes them ideal to order when you’re with family and friends.
Mooli ki Kachori
Flaky outside, and deliciousness inside await you when you order Mooli ki Kachori. Stuffed with a radish mixture, it’s served with a yoghurt-based mint sauce and sauteed green moong. It offers a unique blend of flavors that’s hard to find with other dishes, and the fact that it’s deep-fried makes it the perfect addition for the monsoon season.
Ambarsari Pakodey
When it comes to monsoons, pakodey are an undisputed favorite. These crispy fritters, made with a variety of vegetables including baby corn, spinach and cauliflower, taste great any time of the year, but especially when its raining. The combination of seasoned gram flour and spices, that are deep-fried to perfection is hard to find elsewhere. And it’s not just the sight, but even the smell of pakodey that can lure you into temptation!
Kurkuri Kand
When you’re looking for a great street food to try out at Taftoon when it’s raining outside, it doesn’t get better than getting the Kurkuri Kand. Crispy sweet roots and spuds that are topped with sweet curd, tamarind and green chutney, it’s the perfect combination of sweet and savory.
Galauti Kebab
Craving something that melts in your mouth but is immensely hearty at the same time? Try this seriously soft, flavorful, minced lean mutton that’s blended with smoked, browned onion paste. It’s slow-cooked on a mahi-tawa, and is a true labor of love. They are the royal treat you’re probably looking for this monsoon season, found right here in Mumbai, India when you’re visiting Taftoon!
Kathal ki Chapli
This is a true vegan delight, featuring raw minced jackfruit that’s combined with various spices like garam masala, hing, kala namak and more. It’s a unique street food that isn’t commonly found in many places, due to the complexities of cooking jackfruit. The result is something immensely satisfying, both spicy and aromatic.
Chai
What can beat a good cup of chai during the monsoons? The aromatic blend of tea leaves, milk, spices, and sugar is the perfect companion to the rainy weather. It’s the perfect companion to any of the monsoon street foods found along GT Road, and it’s definitely something that you have to have when it’s raining.
When you’re looking for the perfect menu for when it’s raining outside, the high-tea menu at Taftoon is sure to delight you. Come try it out today!
