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Five Desi Comfort Foods That You May Not Have Heard Of

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Overview

Whether it&rsquo;s heartbreak, unfortunate exam results or just your run-of-the-mill cold, there&rsquo;s no match for the comfort you derive from <a href="https://merisehat.pk/article/hold-on-to-that-haldi-the-desi-super-food-going-global">desi </a>food items. It&rsquo;s rich, aromatic and always delicious &mdash; the kind of food that would make anyone feel all warm and cozy inside. No matter where you are in the world, a nice desi dish can fix every problem under the sun.

When it comes to comfort foods, our mind usually comes up with options such as biryani, daal chawal [lentils and rice], aloo ke parathay [fried bread with spicy mashed potatoes], rasmalai [a dairy-based sweet] etc, you know options that are readily available. However, given how rich our cultures are, you&rsquo;re sure to find some unusual but equally scrumptious food in different parts of the country. 
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Here are five lesser known desi comfort foods:

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	<li>&nbsp;Dhokla: This is as popularly known in the Memon community as Khausuay. Tiny balls are made out of flour and a gravy is prepared of boiled peas, eggplants and fish. This can be consumed as is, i.e. in the form of soup or it can be eaten with a roti or naan. Dhokla is guaranteed to pick you out of a rut and it&rsquo;s super yummy as well. &nbsp; 
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	<li>&nbsp;Matar Or Gol Papdi: A very popular dessert item that has its roots in Gujrat, Gol Papdi uses flour, ghee, grated jaggery [gudd], cardamom and almonds. It is a hassle-free dish and is prepared in the form of small, crumbly cubes just like the sohan halwa of Multan. This can then be stored in airtight containers and is especially lovely to consume in the winters. So, it will not only appease your cravings, but also keep you warm. 
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	<li>&nbsp;Naan Pizza: This uses your tandoor ki naan as the base. Pizza sauce, pepperoni, jalapenos, chicken cubes &mdash; basically, any topping you like can be used and it can then be baked. It&rsquo;s a quick way to enjoy all the flavors of pizza at home while still keeping it desi. 
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	<li>&nbsp;Besan Gravy: This is another interesting and easy-to-make comfort food. It utilises chickpea flour and either ghee or butter to make a roux. You add oil and stir it until it turns into a thick paste. Add more flour if the gravy is too thin for your taste. You can also add your favorite spices as well as chopped onions and green chili to it. Eat this with a spoon, use it as a dip, or just spread it on your favorite bread. 
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	<li>&nbsp;Gushtaba: Popularly known as the &lsquo;dish of kings&rsquo;, this is another one of our desi delicacies. Minced meatballs are cooked in a thick yogurt-based gravy. It goes well with tandoori naan and sheermal, and is definitely worth a shout out. 
	 
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