Delightful Delicacies of Spring

February 02, 2018

Spring is the time when the nature is at its best. From breathtaking scenery to juicy fruits and variety of vegetables, this season has everything in abundance. It is the time to be glad, knowing that now you have healthy springtime picks to prepare scrumptious and ultra nutritious meals. Though almost all the items are available round the year now days but the essence and nutritional value of the seasonal fruits and vegetables is priceless.

So, make your pick from these springtime fruits and relish the amazing delicacies prepared from these fruits.

Orange Barfi

Orange is the most sought after fruit in the spring season. Enriched with juicy, sweet and sour flavour, this fruit also holds sufficient vitamins and minerals. Beyond relishing it as such, oranges are used to prepare a variety of delicious dishes with fruity flavour, one among such dishes is Orange Barfi. Prepared by adding fresh orange pulp to the sauteed fine flour mixture, Orange Barfi makes a healthy delight with a luscious flavour.

Chikoo Smoothie

To remain in the pink of your health all through the season what can be better than relishing really healthy and fruity Chikoo Smoothie. Chikoo pulp blended with milk and a handful of dates lend a lip smacking flavour to this smoothie. A glass of this creamy smoothie in morning is enough to keep you going for a long while.

Grapes Sauce

Tangy and sweet grapes are in abundance during spring season. Sauce (chutney) prepared from this succulent fruit offers a gamut of flavours when relished as a side dish. Diced grapes tempered with chilies, mustard seeds, cumin seeds and seasoned with sugar and salt are cooked to prepare this lip smacking chutney. Strong aroma of Methi seeds and ginger added to the chutney lends a perfect twist to the taste making it a must have condiment with your meals.

Guava Curry

Tender and mildly sweet guavas (Amrood) are available during the early days of the Spring season. Spicy curry prepared from this fruit is a treat for your taste buds. Diced guavas are stir fried with spiced yogurt gravy, seasoned with mango powder (amchoor) and little bit of sugar to lend it a tangy flavour. When served hot with buttered up Rotis, Guava curry tastes extremely delicious.

Anardana Raita

Pomegranates (anaar) are abundantly available during the spring season and this fruit is generally used as a garnishing in variety of dishes. Anardana Raita can be savoured sweet or salted, depending on your choice. Prepared by adding the juicy and sweet anardana to properly whisked yogurt, seasoned with roasted cumin seeds, black pepper, salt and sugar, this delectable delicacy can be relished as such or with buttered Rotis.

Pineapple Fried Rice

Fried rice has always been a good choice to relish as a meal anytime. Boiled rice, stir fried with diced onions, tomatoes, cumin seeds, mustard seeds and pineapple together make a delicious delicacy known as Pineapple Fried Rice. The sweet and sour taste of pineapple lends an exotic flavour to the fried rice like never before.

Strawberry Cheesecake

Strawberries are one of the major fruits of the spring season. Strawberry Cheesecake is a delightful dessert especially prepared during this season to relish the authentic taste of the fruit. The crunchy base of biscuits mixed with melted butter is topped with the sweetened layer of grinded strawberries, yogurt and cream, garnished with bright red fresh strawberries and refrigerated to be served chilled.

These are some of the delectable delicacies that can be easily prepared at home and are also available in the market at select eateries. If you wish to know more about such delicacies and locate your nearby food joints, download the app right away!