8 Indian Winter Dishes to Keep You Warm and Energized

• Garlic Kheer from Rajasthan uses garlic, boiled in vinegar/alum water, traditionally served to royalty for warmth.
• French Rice, a traditional Punjabi/Haryanvi dish, cooks Basmati rice in French bean juice, now rare due to railway expansion.
• Shufta Kanaguchhi from Kashmir is a rich mix of dry fruits, paneer, and rare morel mushrooms (Kanaguchhi) with honey and spices.
• Harisa, a labor-intensive mutton stew cooked overnight with rice and butter, is a nutritious breakfast for sustained energy.
• Ratla Gharya from Maharashtra is a sweet dish of mashed sweet potatoes and jaggery, fried into patties, popular in winter.

Why It Matters: Discover 8 traditional Indian dishes, from Garlic Kheer to Harisa, perfect for winter warmth and energy.