Winter 2025: 8 Tasty dinner ideas that are deserve a try

Winter season is here, and it is that time of the year, when cooking an elaborate meal seems like a struggle. Well, if you too feel the same, then we have got your back with some of the msot delicious desi treats that may look daunting to cook, but are actually easy and take less time in cooking. So, follow us through a list of easy peasy desi delights and make the most of this season. ThukpaThis classic Tibetan-style noodle soup is a perfect fix for winter evenings. Made by cooking veggies, meat and noodles in a hot pot with a melange of soy sauce and hot sauce, this dish is a healthy and tasty mix of nutrients. Oats CheelaThis simple and delicious recipe can be made in a few minutes by soaking and blending oats, spices and herbs. Take a pan and spray some oil and pour in the batter, add chopped veggies and cook by flipping sides. Serve with chutney.Dal ChawalThis classic Indian comfort dish needs no introduction. This dish is made by pressure cooking lentils and tempering it with cumin seeds, garlic and whole red chilies and ghee. Served with steamed rice, this is the most delicious treat to enjoy as a dinner. Bake Creamy FishThis delicious recipe can be made by marinating fish with salt, pepper, lemon juice, curd, dijon mustard, low-fat cream, paprika, ginger and garlic paste. Place the fish over a parchment paper and add crushed rosemary, bake the fish and serve hot with steamed veggies. Peanut ChickenTo make this quick and easy Chicken dinner recipe, marinate chicken with spices, herbs and garlic paste and lemon juice. Meanwhile, make a creamy sauce with melted peanut butter, paprika, poppy seed paste, salt and pepper. Serve this with pita breads or roasted veggies to make a wholesome meal. Appe Balls and chutneyThis classic South Indian recipe tastes best with chutney and Sambhar. To make this grease and appe pan and make a batter of rice flour, curd, baking soda, veggies, spices and herbs. Pour the batter into the moulds and cover the lid. Once they turn fluffy flip sides and serve hot.Chicken Barley SoupThis delicious and protein rich soup can be made by pressuring cooking barley grains, chicken pieces, veggies along with vegetable stock. Cook the soup, take out the chicken pieces and mash the soup, add in the chicken pieces, sprinkle salt, pepper and seasoning to enjoy. Creamy Cauliflower SoupCraving for a thick creamy soup, then try this delicious cauliflower soup. Pressure cook cauliflower florets, garlic cloves and ginger, blend the paste and add in low-fat cream, coriander and serve hot with salt and pepper.