{"id":2406,"date":"2025-08-05T20:59:52","date_gmt":"2025-08-05T20:59:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tezgyan.com\/index.php\/2025\/08\/05\/from-himachal-to-home-regional-rainy-day-recipes-with-a-kiwi-surprise-food-news\/"},"modified":"2025-08-05T20:59:52","modified_gmt":"2025-08-05T20:59:52","slug":"from-himachal-to-home-regional-rainy-day-recipes-with-a-kiwi-surprise-food-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tezgyan.com\/index.php\/2025\/08\/05\/from-himachal-to-home-regional-rainy-day-recipes-with-a-kiwi-surprise-food-news\/","title":{"rendered":"From Himachal To Home: Regional Rainy-Day Recipes With A Kiwi Surprise | Food News"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"story-9485233\">\n<p><span class=\"jsx-730caffcddfd709\">Last Updated:<\/span><time class=\"jsx-730caffcddfd709\">August 05, 2025, 12:00 IST<\/time><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"asubttl-9485233\" class=\"jsx-e71bd712c195739a jsx-1589450925 asubttl-schema\">This season, why not give those comfort foods a refreshing twist with the tangy zing of kiwifruit<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"jsx-e71bd712c195739a jsx-1589450925 amimg\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Kiwi Thepla Wraps\" title=\"Kiwi Thepla Wraps\" src=\"https:\/\/images.news18.com\/ibnlive\/uploads\/2021\/07\/1627283897_news18_logo-1200x800.jpg?impolicy=website&amp;width=400&amp;height=225\" loading=\"eager\" fetchpriority=\"high\" class=\"jsx-e71bd712c195739a jsx-1589450925\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Kiwi Thepla Wraps<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<p id=\"0\" class=\"story_para_0\">Monsoons in India are more than just a weather pattern\u2014they\u2019re a feeling. From the mist-covered hills of Himachal to the bustling city balconies, every region has its own beloved rainy-day dish. This season, why not give those comfort foods a refreshing twist with the tangy zing of kiwifruit?<\/p>\n<p id=\"1\" class=\"story_para_1\">Rima Rao, Certified Nutritionist at Frutas de Chile shares the perfect rainy day with kiwis<\/p>\n<p id=\"2\" class=\"story_para_2\"><strong>Himachal\u2019s Siddu with Kiwi Chutney<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"article_embeddedimg\">\n<div class=\"inner\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.news18.com\/ibnlive\/uploads\/2025\/08\/1-2025-08-15063fc91ea2a0fc59b6f9ab58eec96b.jpg?impolicy=website&amp;width=0&amp;height=0\" alt=\"\" class=\"lazyload\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"3\" class=\"story_para_3\">Siddu, a steamed wheat flour bread stuffed with lentils or walnuts, is a mountain favourite. Pair it with a spicy-sweet kiwi chutney blended with green chillies, coriander, and a dash of jaggery for a burst of flavour that cuts through the richness.<\/p>\n<p id=\"4\" class=\"story_para_4\"><strong>Pakode with Kiwi Mint Dip<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"article_embeddedimg\">\n<div class=\"inner\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.news18.com\/ibnlive\/uploads\/2025\/08\/2-2025-08-8e70b803ebdf5f03ff8a9911dbcf7142.jpg?impolicy=website&amp;width=0&amp;height=0\" alt=\"\" class=\"lazyload\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"5\" class=\"story_para_5\">Across India, monsoon cravings begin and end with pakoras. Whether it\u2019s potato, onion, or spinach, make them pop with a creamy kiwi-mint yogurt dip. The fruit\u2019s natural acidity balances out the fried indulgence beautifully.<\/p>\n<p id=\"6\" class=\"story_para_6\"><strong>Kiwi Thepla Wraps<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"article_embeddedimg\">\n<div class=\"inner\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.news18.com\/ibnlive\/uploads\/2025\/08\/3-2025-08-05062ad6169392f0c8d1af0531acf584.jpg?impolicy=website&amp;width=0&amp;height=0\" alt=\"\" class=\"lazyload\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"7\" class=\"story_para_7\">Give your Gujarati theplas a monsoon makeover. Add grated kiwi into the dough for a subtle tang, or better yet, roll them up with a spicy kiwi salsa and paneer filling. It\u2019s travel-friendly, tangy, and totally unexpected.<\/p>\n<p id=\"8\" class=\"story_para_8\"><strong>Kiwi Bhutta Chaat<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"article_embeddedimg\">\n<div class=\"inner\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.news18.com\/ibnlive\/uploads\/2025\/08\/4-2025-08-c4c71e831dff53939b0388f1e445d0e0.jpg?impolicy=website&amp;width=0&amp;height=0\" alt=\"\" class=\"lazyload\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"9\" class=\"story_para_9\">Roasted corn is a rainy-day staple. Top it with chopped kiwis, chaat masala, lemon, and chili powder for a sweet-spicy-tangy burst in every bite.<\/p>\n<p id=\"10\" class=\"story_para_10\">Incorporating kiwifruit into regional monsoon recipes not only adds zing, but also boosts your immune system\u2014a bonus during the sniffle-prone season. 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