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Warm Up, Stock Up: 5 Essentials Your Kitchen Needs This Winter
Winter always reminds me of childhood mornings when the house smelled of warm milk, ghee, and something (mostly soups) quietly bubbling on the stove. Mom would insist that winter food wasn’t just about taste but about strength, “Sardi me khaana bhi sweater jaisa hona chahiye,” she’d say while slipping dates and laddoos into our tiffin. Even today, the first hint of a cold breeze sends me straight to the kitchen looking for that same comfort, that same warmth.
This week, we’re leaning into nostalgia and practicality with IFN Fast Five. We bring you five winter staples every pantry should have. No complicated essentials that will send you on a treasure hunt, just simple things to keep you warm, boost immunity and make winter feel like a cosy, delicious ritual.
If winter had a shopping list, these five would be non-negotiable.
Dates
Nature’s candy that fuels you instantly and keeps you warm. Snack on them, blend them, stuff them, or use them in desserts when you want sweetness without guilt.
Amla Ginger Tea
A cup packed with immunity and warmth. Ginger stimulates digestion while amla strengthens resistance, so winter colds don’t stand a chance. Sip daily and stay glowing!
Hot Chocolate Mix
The cosy hug everyone needs after a chilly day. Mix, sip and melt into chocolatey comfort perfect for late-night cravings or weekend snuggle sessions. It’s a low-calorie option, sweetened with jaggery!
Curried Pumpkin Soup
Comfort that takes no effort. Mix with hot water, season with salt and pepper if needed, and enjoy thick, velvety pumpkin goodness with warming spices that taste like slow-cooking without any effort.
Bajri Flour
Earthy winter super-grain that nourishes deeply. Make it into rotis, porridge, or ladoos. It keeps you full, warm and energised all day, the traditional way.
Winter feels warmer when the pantry is ready for comforting cravings. From soothing teas to indulgent hot chocolate and nourishing grains, these essentials make every cold day easier.
Stay stocked, stay cosy, and keep the winter blues far away!
India Food Network Team
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