Maggi in the Hills & Pakodas During Monsoon: Indians Just Love to Connect Their Food with Everything

Are you someone who keeps craving Maggi while tripping across Himachal? Or can’t wait to sip on your favourite cup of chai while you’re on the road? Then this one’s for you!

Indians have consistently developed interesting eating and drinking patterns that are born out of specific circumstances. All of us universally love to act as per places and seasons. It turns out, that these habits don’t lack purpose. They have an explanation.

Let’s demystify the reasons behind the most cherished food & drink combos in India!

Slurping hot Maggi in the hills: a favourite duo!

Just when you’ve gotten extremely exhausted from non-stop hiking, all you need is an instant boost of energy. Popularly known as the ‘food of the mountain’, the small branded packets serve as the perfect icebreaker and unite travellers from corners of the country.

The reason? It’s low-cost, easy to cook, and can be perfected with a consistent taste even with no other ingredient. Moreover, at high altitudes, where arranging for fuel is often a challenge, Maggi comes to the rescue. And what better than enjoying a hot, steaming bowl of noodles amid the panoramic view of the mountains while the cold, breezy air touches your face. Maggi hits you with an irreplaceable essence right from the first slurp!

Relishing our favourite 'kadak chai' on road trips

Don’t we all love road trips? After all, the love for long car rides stems from the fact that it’s always more about the journey than the destination. However, despite some good music, friends and family to keep us company, road trips can often get extremely tiring. The tiredness comes from constantly moving, and it doesn’t take long to get to your head. And that’s when India’s favourite medicine, tea, comes to aid.

If your eyes are on the lookout for kulhad chai while you’re on the go, you’re not alone. Tea infused with Indian spices and the goodness of ginger can soothe uninvited nausea and get your groove back in less than seconds. Through varying scenes and places, our love for tea remains constant!

Munching on hot and crunchy pakodas during monsoon

Remember how as a child, your parents would instantly pour a sufficient amount of oil into the wok and fry the yummiest, crispiest pakodas for you to savour whenever it started to drizzle? Sorry if the explanation got you hungry, but we feel you. 😉 There’s science behind why we love munching on fried food during the rains.

The dark clouds invoke a sense of gloom and doom and make you feel nostalgic for things that never happened. Moreover, the lack of sunlight results in a dip in serotonin and Vitamin D, and the dampness all over calls for a contrast that is only met by a mouthful of crunchy, salty, and crispy fritters. Pakodas not only boost your mood but also helps you compensate for the gloominess and let you truly enjoy the pitter-patter of the rains.

Making memories while boozing by the beach

Imagine a perfect beach vacation. It’s blurry, light-headed, and usually has great vibes. Because booze by the beach is a real thing. The gorgeous hues of the sun while it's setting, upbeat and peppy music, and the general air of the beaches, all of these combined set the perfect atmosphere for you to unwind with your favourite drink by the ocean.

And why not? Usually, beaches are for the young crowd and no one really judges you! Your clothes are light enough to help you move, and booze makes you even lighter. 🍺😬 Hence, if you’re an Indian taking that Goa vacay, you can’t not think about drunk-dancing with your friends!

So next time you find yourself relishing a bowl of Maggi in the hills, you’d know why. :)

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