Best Comfort Food On A Stressful Day

Food, whether sweet, savory, or spicy, is one of our country's most delicious elements. Indians have an unlimited list of recipes! Being a diverse nation, we Indians get to enjoy every type of cuisine that is available here; our festivals and occasions bring out our foodie side and gobble on everything that is prepared; Indians, being foodies, make the most of the food that they get to eat.

However, a home-cooked meal that we like to refer to as "Comfort Food" saves us from busy, tiring, and stressful days and is what keeps us going after all that hard work. Comfort food is just what we need to end our day in the way we want to. When it comes to fulfilling our cravings and making us feel full, there is nothing better than the peace that these foods provide in terms of making us feel satisfied.

After a long day, let's relax with our favorite comfort foods

Dal Khichdi

A classic soothing food, Khichdi is considered by many to be the king of all comfort foods. A cup of khichdi is one of the most relaxing foods that you can eat after a long day. It is also one of the simplest meals to prepare when you are tired of cooking. A khichdi is a tasty dish made by mixing rice, moong dal, and spices such as chilli powder and turmeric. It is finished with a tadka of jeera (cumin seeds) and curry leaves and served with a dollop of ghee on top. Khichdi is prepared in almost every household and is enjoyed by all family members. As a healthy food, it contains high levels of protein, fiber, calcium, iron, and vitamins, and is easily digestible.

Tip: You can add onions, tomatoes, and veggies to your khichdi to make it more interesting and serve it hot with pickles and papad

Rasam

Rasam is a popular south Indian dish that is made and enjoyed by many people. It is tangy, spicy, and full of flavors, and it is easy to digest and light on your stomach after a long day to calm you down and make you feel satisfied. There are many ways to prepare this dish. Some people make rasam with lentils, while others only use tomatoes. Every way to make rasam is unique and tasty, rasam goes best with rice, and papad as a side dish complements it perfectly.

Curd Rice

We all have those days when we don't feel like eating anything spicy or flavored, but all we need is some plain rice and curd to cool down our bodies after a long hectic day. There's nothing wrong with a bowl of curd rice because it's completely wholesome and tasty when made in different ways than just mixing rice and curd. Make this dish more flavorful by mixing curd with rice, tempering it with mustard seeds, green chilies, and curry leaves, and garnishing it with coriander leaves. Curd rice relieves stomach cramps, improves digestion, provides energy, and makes you happy on a bad day.

Tip: The dish is sometimes prepared with onions, cashews, or pomegranates as well.

Aloo Paratha

A favorite and a guilty pleasure for many, aloo paratha has made it to our comfort foods list. An ultimate breakfast of many Indias, aloo paratha is made up of boiled potatoes mixed in spices and further stuffed in the dough that fulfills our craving on cold winter mornings with melted butter on top. Aloo paratha is a dish that is considered a kid's favorite and an easy recipe to carry in a lunch box. You can make aloo paratha in many different ways, but to make it healthy use whole wheat or multi-grain flour.

Tip: Serve aloo paratha with curd and pickle as this combination is a match made in heaven

Rajma Chawal

Rajma chawal is a popular north Indian dish that is tasty, healthy, and packed with nutrients. It is made with red kidney beans (Rajma) in a thick gravy with spices and served with rice (Chawal). Nothing beats that perfect maa ke haath ka rajma chawal to satisfy your hunger after a hectic day at work, making it a portion of great comfort food for many.

Tip: Serve it hot with ghee and laccha onion salad (To make the laccha salad: Slice onions, add chilli powder, chat masala, garam masala, lemon juice, and salt to it, and mix well)

Biryani

Yes, we saved the best one for the last! Biryani is made in over 28 different styles throughout our country, with each state and region having its unique way of making this dish. As an emotion, biryani has made it to our comfort food list. Yes, we all enjoy biryani to seal our day in style. Nothing beats seeing biryani on your plate after a long, boring day.

Tip: Biryani with onion and cucumber raita (Salad) makes the best combination

These comfort foods will help you relax and satisfy your taste buds, allowing you to make the most of your day.

Laughter is brightest in the place where food is good! Irish Proverb

Happy Eating!