Winter is the season when the markets are full with all sorts of vegetables, tubers and leafy greens that are filled with natural goodness. And obviously we know that in India we eagerly wait for winters to make our favourite seasonal dishes such as a hot bowl of gajar ka halwa cooked with red carrots or bite into ghee-laden mooli ke parathas. You can enjoy the true flavour of the produce only during the season, not earlier or later. 

So if you are bringing home cauliflowers, turnips, carrots, radish, beets, green peas, sweet potatoes, elephant yam, broad beans, spinach, mustard green, green garlic, and others and you are wondering how to go about cooking these seasonal veggies, we are here to help you with the list of our 10 best recipes using winter vegetables. You should try them once.

1. Bharwan Gobhi

Cauliflower stuffed with a cheese and khoya filling. Coated in a thick besan layer and deep fried till golden. Nothing can be better than this as evening snacks with a cup of hot tea.

2. Mooli ke Kofte

Fried pakodis made with mesh radish and spices, and dipped in a masaledar gravy. Serve it with hot rotis and it is a match made in heaven. A perfect dish to have in dinner.

3. Beetroot Kebab

These beetroot and tofu kebabs are a  mixture of energy and taste. Because of antioxidants these kebabs hardly have any calories. And a perfect meal for breakfast. 

4. Dal Palak Ka Shorba

Dal Palak Ka Shorba is a great way to start your meal. A tasty and comforting dish with the goodness of lentils, spinach, ginger-garlic and mild spices. Decorate with fresh cream and a generous squeeze of lime.

5. Khoya Stuffed Matar Ki Tikki

A very tasty contrast of flavours, a tangy pea tikki stuffed with a sweet khoya and date filling. It’s a great starter for winter parties. Your friends will for sure love it.

 6. Undhiyo

Enjoy the flavours of this very popular Gujarati vegetable dish. Fried winter vegetables and chickpea dumplings bathed in spicy masalas will give you a satisfactory smile on your face.

 7. Gajar ka Halwa

One of the most popular and every Indian’s favorite desserts, Gajar ka Halwa is hard to resist. Known to have originated in Punjab, it is a delight during the winter months. Grated carrots, milk, sugar and nuts are stirred and cooked together.

8. Sarson da Saag

Nothing is more delicious than a Punjabi Sarson da Saag paired with Makki di Roti. It is a stew-like preparation made with mustard greens. And have a special place in every Indian’s heart.

9. Sweet Potato Rabdi

Sweet potato is a superfood as it is loaded with Vitamin A and Vitamin C and minerals like magnesium and calcium. The milk in the recipe gives it a kick of protein and saffron is loaded with umpteen benefits. And it all results as a delicious dessert in your plate.

 10. Shalgam ki Sabzi 

Chunks of turnip cooked in simple everyday flavours that you can easily team with rice or roti. A great meal for you to have in dinner.