🌟 Introduction
Thandi sardiyon ka maza hi alag hota hai. Garm-garm parathe, makki ki roti, sarson ka saag aur seasonal vegetables ka swaad sabhi ko pasand aata hai. India me winters ka matlab hai green leafy vegetables aur root veggies ka season.
Methi (fenugreek leaves), Palak (spinach) aur Gajar (carrot) sirf taste hi nahi badhate, balki health ke liye bhi powerful hai. Inme iron, vitamin A, C, K, calcium aur antioxidants bharpoor hote hain jo thand ke mausam me immunity ko boost karte hain.
Aaj ke blog me hum laye hain 7 best winter special recipes jo methi, palak aur gajar se banti hain.
🌿 1. Methi Thepla (Gujarati Winter Favorite)
Ingredients:
2 cups wheat, flour 1 cup, chopped methi leaves,Haldi, red chilli, ajwain 1 tbsp, curd,Salt, oil
🍲 Method:
1. Flour me methi aur masale dal kar dough banayein.
2. Parathe ki tarah bel kar tawa par sekhein.
3. Dahi aur achar ke saath serve karein.
✅ Why in Winter?
Methi blood sugar control karti hai aur body ko garmi deti hai.
🥗 2. Palak Paneer
Ingredients:
1 bunch palak (blanched & pureed)
Paneer cubes
Onion, tomato, garlic paste
Spices – jeera, garam masala
🍲 Method:
- Onion-tomato paste bhun kar palak puree add karein.
- Masale dal kar paneer cubes mix karein.
- Ghee ke tadke ke saath serve karein.
✅ Why in Winter?
Palak iron & calcium se rich hai, jo immunity ko strong banata hai.
🥕 3. Gajar ka Halwa (Classic Winter Dessert)
Ingredients:
1 kg red carrots grated
1 litre full cream milk
Sugar
Ghee
Dry fruits
Cardamom powder
🍲 Method:
1. Carrot ko milk me cook karein till soft.
2. Sugar aur ghee dal kar bhunein.
3. Dry fruits aur elaichi powder dal kar serve karein.
✅ Why in Winter?
Warm dessert jo thandi raaton me perfect hai aur vitamin A se rich hai.
🌿 4. Aloo Methi
Ingredients:
Chopped methi leaves
Potato cubes
Jeera, garlic, chilli, haldi
🍲 Method:
1. Jeera & garlic ka tadka lagayein.
2. Aloo aur methi dal kar bhunein.
3. Chapati ke saath serve karein.
✅ Why in Winter?
Easy recipe jo digestion improve karti hai.
🥗 5. Palak Corn Curry
Ingredients:
Blanched palakpuree
Sweet corn kernels
Onion-tomato gravy
Spices
🍲 Method:
1. Gravy banakar palak puree mix karein.
2. Sweet corn add karke cook karein.
3. Roti ya rice ke saath serve karein.
✅ Why in Winter?
Sweet corn aur palak dono hi fibre rich hai jo gut health ke liye best hai.
🥕 6. Gajar Methi Paratha
Ingredients:
Grated carrot
Chopped methi
Wheat flour
Green chilli
Ajwain
Salt
Oil
🍲 Method:
1. Dough banakar paratha beliyein.
2. Tawa par sekh kar butter ke saath serve karein.
✅ Why in Winter?
Energy boosting aur garm-garm paratha thand me perfect hai.
🌿 7. Palak Soup
Ingredients:
Fresh palak leaves
Onion
Garlic
Butter
Black pepper
Salt
Fresh cream
🍲 Method:
1. Palak ko blanch karke puree banayein.
2. Butter me garlic bhun kar puree cook karein.
3. Cream dal kar serve karein.
✅ Why in Winter?
Hot soup jo immunity boost karta hai aur body ko garam rakhta hai.
🌟 Health Benefits of Winter Vegetables
1. Methi
Blood sugar control, digestion improve, iron-rich.
2. Palak
Immunity booster, bones strong banata hai, detoxifying.
3. Gajar
Vitamin A & antioxidants se eyes aur skin healthy hoti hai.
❓ FAQs
Q1: Kya methi roz khana safe hai?
👉 Haan, par moderate quantity me. Excess khane se kadwa taste digestion ko effect kar sakta hai.
Q2: Gajar ka halwa healthy hai?
👉 Agar kam sugar aur desi ghee use karein toh ye energy booster aur healthy dessert hai.
Q3: Annadata Krishi kya winter vegetables fresh deliver karta hai?
👉 Bilkul ✅ hum Pune & PCMC me farm fresh methi, palak aur gajar direct ghar tak deliver karte hain.
❄️ Conclusion
Winter ka season fresh aur tasty vegetables ka hota hai. Methi, palak aur gajar se banti ye recipes sirf khane ka swaad hi nahi badhati balki health ko bhi boost karti hain.
👉 Aaj hi order karein farm fresh methi, palak aur gajar Annadata Krishi se aur apne winter meals ko healthy & tasty banayein!