Manaswi Panchbhai
Winter Comfort Dishes
From rustic Indian classics to warming East Asian broths, discover underrated winter foods from across the world.
A hearty rural Indian combo made from millet flatbread and spiced gram-flour curry. Its warmth and simplicity make it a winter staple across western India.
A fiery Korean stew made with aged kimchi, tofu, and pork. Fermented flavours intensify in winter, making it one of Korea’s most comforting cold-weather dishes.
Spicy sprouted-bean curries from Maharashtra, often customized with extra-hot tari in winter. Misal warms the body and boosts metabolism in colder months.
A rich, slow-cooked beef stew packed with paprika. Traditionally eaten during harsh winters, it’s both warming and deeply aromatic.
Melted cheese served bubbling-hot with bread cubes — originally a mountain dish to survive snowy alpine winters, now a global comfort classic.
A black-bean and pork stew slow-cooked for hours. Often enjoyed during Brazil’s cooler months, it’s hearty, smoky, and packed with flavour.
Miso broth turns richer in winter, often served with root veggies, tofu, and seaweed. It warms the body and supports immunity during the cold season.