1. Gajar Ka Halwa

The famous Gajar ka Halwa is the go-to dessert during the winter in every household. Just the sight of the piping hot-halwa immersed in ghee makes you salivate. The added dry-fruits on top are just irresistible. Gajar ka Halwa is a winter preparation due to the availability of the best carrot produce in this season, and it is definitely worth the wait throughout the year!

2. Sarson ka Saag

Another winter-special, Sarson ka Saag is a preparation of green sarson leaves, best served with Makke ki roti is a much-awaited delicious Punjabi delicacy. This traditional winter dish in India is incomplete without a dollop of white butter on top. The saag is not just a flavoursome package but also is a whole bunch of nutrition.

3. Undhiyu

 Undhiyu is a dish that takes hours to make but the effort that goes into the making of it definitely pays off at the end. Mixed vegetables, fenugreek, lots of ghee and spices are what comprises of this wintery-Gujrati delicacy. Winter foods are traditionally rich and indulgent, but Undhiyu is not one of these dishes and is such a good example of healthy winter food in India.  

4. Sakarkand Rabdi

 Rabdi makes for an all-time favourite Indian dessert and Sakarkand or sweet potato rabdi is a winter speciality. It has significant nutritional contents given the generous amounts of milk, sweet potato, saffron and cardamom that go into it. Sweet potato is a perfect substitute for the health-conscious as well so wrap around your blankets and gorge on this super-sweet dish.  

5. Gond ka Ladoo

 Gond Ka Ladoo is made out of edible gum extracted from tree barks. This is one such dessert that you can eat throughout the year but can use its special nutritional powers to beat the chills of winter. The Ladoo can keep you warm since it is said to be super heaty, thus heating your insides. Once prepared, it can be kept for quite a long time, sometimes even for months. 

6. Beetroot Thoran

 A perfect accompanist to your rice meals, Beetroot Thora, is a South Indian winter speciality packed with a whole lot of nutrition and flavour. Thoran is cooked with chillies and Haldi, and the beetroot is stir-fried along with the spices to complete the dish. It is said to be a winter dish because it has a perfect blend of sweet and spicy, which is just the remedy for the chills! 

7. Lapsi

 Lapsi is a breakfast sweet consumed especially in Gujarat and parts of Rajasthan. There are certain variants of lapsi available in different parts of the country. A generous amount of ghee, dry fruits, broken wheat, and raisins are put into the dish. It is a great breakfast delicacy to keep warm throughout the day. 

8. Chikki

 The Indian nutritious bar of nuts and jaggery is a perfect crispy dessert. You can ditch your chocolates for this healthy sweet substitute. It serves as a snack, a good dessert or just something to munch on while you beat your boredom. A chikki a day is sure to keep the winter chills away! 

9. Methi Pakora

 With the availability of the best methi produce in winters, seizing the opportunity of eating pakoras with a hot cup of Chai is very important. Methi pakoras are irresistible, and there isn't any limit to eating them. You need to eat to your heart's content until next winter.  

10. Malai Makhan

Malai Makhan, also known as Khimish or Daulat ki Chaat is a seasonal beverage available between October and March. Rich in preparation, lighter in taste, this drink is made by churning milk and cream until it evolves into a feathery-froth. It is finally embellished with dry fruits, khoya, or saffron. It makes for a great early morning winter drink with a hearty breakfast.