What is comfort food?

Comfort food is a kind of food that makes you feel happier, which makes you enjoy to eat. The kind of food that provides a nostalgic or sentimental value to someone is called comfort food. It doesn't always need to be healthy. There is no such thing as bad comfort food. If it gives you happiness and comfort then it’s good.

Comfort foods are types of food that warms your soul. On a gloomy winter day, the kind of food that gives you happiness is comfort food. Comfort food should not exactly be an entire meal, but just one dish that will instantly make you feel better.

It could be a healthy bowl of salad to khichdi to chocolate cake. For some of you, it may be a tub of ice cream, for others, it could be rajma chaval. Comfort food could be personalized depending on the person. One person’s comfort food shouldn’t be the same as the other person.

Dishes like khichdi or gajar ka halva remind them of their mother's love and care. You know when you are sad or angry, all you need is your comfort food with a mix of your favorite movies and a comfy blanket.

Here are a few types of comfort food that people love to have during the winters

1. Khichdi

The first food that Indians learn to cook is khichdi. if you are home alone or studying abroad, whenever you are hungry this is the first dish that comes to mind.

2. Gajar ka Halva

Festivals are always incomplete without sweets. Besides gajar ka halva is delicious whether it is hot or cold. Which makes this a perfect comfort food for everyday blues.

3. Chicken Soup

A warm bowl of chicken soup during winter is considered heaven. Mixed with all the vegetables, it is a delight to eat.

4. Vada Pav

No matter what the weather is, vada pav will always be Maharashtrian’s favorite snack.

5. Gulab Jamun

These two words are enough to make every Indian's mouthwatering. This dessert is among the favorite desserts for all age groups.

6. Pizza

When people say Netflix and chill, all they need is their favorite pizza, a glass of wine, and a movie to enjoy the rest of the night.

7. Chocolate cake

Ice cream and cakes are a type of dessert no one can say no. They are not just tempting but can also be customized according to your choice and mood. From a simple sponge cake to a dark chocolate ganache cake, you can create amazing dishes.

8. Brownies or Muffins

No one has ever resisted sizzling chocolate brownie or a box of freshly baked muffins. The smell of freshly baked muffins sends us into our own special place.