Sarson season

As the cold winds of winter caress us, it's time to embrace the goodness of seasonal foods, and sarson ka saag tops the list

- Gita Hari

There is a chill in the air, indicating the annual spell of the last season is upon us. And with winter comes our craving for greens. The onset of winter invites you to tantalise your palate with the classic sarson ka saag and makkai ki roti. In whichever part of the land you are, a gastronomic treat of these with dollops of homemade butter, and Patiala lassi or chaach is always comforting. Truly, sarson ka saag and makkai ki roti are winter treasures that offer warmth, flavour, and unparalleled nourishment.

Punjab's connect

As we reach out for the nourishing duo of energising sarson ka saag and hearty makkai di roti, can you imagine anything else to be more quintessentially Punjab than this iconic duo. Their names per se evoke visuals of the rustic land of plenty with relentless fields of swaying yellow flowers, towering corn fields and the loving generosity of the people. The fertile plains of Punjab, nursed by alluvial soil deposits by Indus river, produces several high quality grains like wheat and maize.

The robust culinary gems are compelling, vigorous and more than a mere meal — it sums up the spirit of bucolic life, celebrates bountiful harvest and the resourcefulness of conventional cooking methods of North India.

Health & tasty