India, July 9 -- After a delayed arrival of nearly two weeks, the monsoon has finally made its presence felt across Maharashtra. Along with the showers comes the familiar longing for comforting bites. This year, chefs are reinventing seasonal favourites with creative techniques and wholesome additions that retain the flavours people love.

The classic vada pav, but with added goodness

Chef Pooja Sachdev believes that monsoon comfort food doesn't have to come at the cost of nutrition. She is reimagining the classic vada pav by incorporating sourdough. "One idea is a pan-fried raw banana vada with sourdough pav, tangy imli chutney, and pickled chillies. It delivers the warmth and familiar texture of the classic vada while offering more res...