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Snacking: 5 Treats That Pair Perfectly With Masala Chai

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From nostalgic onion rings and aloo tikkis to indulgent cheese triangles, Pizza Pockets, and spicy fries, these snacks are tailor-made for rainy days

Making onion pakoras at home can be messy, but Crispy Onion Rings deliver the same joy without the hassle

Making onion pakoras at home can be messy, but Crispy Onion Rings deliver the same joy without the hassle

There’s something magical about the monsoon season, the rhythmic patter of raindrops, the cool breeze, and that irresistible urge to curl up with a steaming cup of masala chai. But what makes these moments truly perfect? The right snack to accompany your chai, of course!

These snacks bring alive the nostalgia of home-cooked treats enjoyed during the rains, tasty, comforting, and easy to prepare. With ITC Master Chef, you can now transform your home into a cozy café in minutes. Ready in no time with a multi-cook feature, these delights can be microwaved, air-fried, baked, or deep-fried, depending on your preference. Best of all, they’re preserved using IQF (Individually Quick Frozen) technology, which locks in freshness, texture, and nutrition—without the need for preservatives.

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Here are five snack favourites that will make your rainy-day chai sessions pure bliss:

1. Crispy Onion Rings: Golden Circles of Comfort

Making onion pakoras at home can be messy, but Crispy Onion Rings deliver the same joy without the hassle. Prepped and coated to perfection, they turn golden and crunchy within minutes. Light, crisp, and satisfying, they’re the ideal finger food for lazy rainy afternoons when all you want is something quick to munch with your tea. Rarely found in the frozen snacks category, Onion Rings are ITC Master Chef’s special treat for comfort-food lovers.

2. Classic Aloo Tikki: Homestyle Warmth in Every Bite

When the weather calls for comfort food, nothing beats a Classic Aloo Tikki. No need for boiling, mashing, seasoning, and shaping—ITC Master Chef’s Classic Aloo Tikki makes the process effortless, serving up golden patties in minutes. Paired with masala chai, they turn a simple rainy evening into a nostalgic, soul-warming experience.

3. Cheesy Corn Triangles: A Modern Twist on Monsoon Munchies

Rainy evenings often spark cravings for indulgence, and Cheesy Corn Triangles are the answer—crispy on the outside and gooey on the inside. With their creamy cheese-and-corn filling, they’re pure comfort in every bite. Quick to prepare and irresistibly tasty, they’ll make your chai-time snacking extra special.

4. Pizza Pockets: Café-Style Fun at Home

Rain outside, café vibes inside—Pizza Pockets are a cheesy, saucy delight loaded with Italian flavours. Bite-sized and fuss-free, they turn chai-time into a fun, flavour-packed experience for the whole family. Made with cheese and veggies and infused with classic pizza notes, each bite delivers crunch with melty cheese goodness.

5. Piri Piri Fries: A Spicy Kick for Rainy Evenings

Give your chai-time a bold twist with Piri Piri Fries. Crispy, golden, and dusted with zesty peri-peri seasoning, they bring just the right amount of heat to balance the coziness of masala chai. Made from premium potatoes and coated with a high-quality masala mix, ITC Master Chef’s newly launched Piri Piri Fries are perfectly crisp, flavourful, and addictive.

From nostalgic onion rings and aloo tikkis to indulgent cheese triangles, Pizza Pockets, and spicy fries, these snacks are tailor-made for rainy days. Quick, hassle-free, and consistently delicious, they give you more time to enjoy the rain, the chai, and the cozy conversations that make monsoons so special.

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