The winter season has arrived and along with it, it also brings with it culinary specialties that warm the body and soul. From savory dishes to mouth-watering desserts, the delicious dishes are made using seasonal ingredients, making them unique and almost exclusive to this season. With temperatures dropping and a chill in the air, it's no surprise that taste buds are craving the delicious, signature flavors of winter. Carrot Halwa Winter is incomplete without the deliciously sweet Carrot Halwa. The main ingredient of this dish is carrots – a seasonal winter vegetable. It is prepared with milk, dry fruits, cardamom and jaggery (if one wants to avoid sugar). It is creamy and has lots of crunchy bits which fill every spoonful of halwa with aromatic flavour. This timeless, classic dish will take you down memory lane. Pitha

A winter dish from the eastern states of West Bengal, Bihar, Assam and Odisha, pitha is basically a sweet dumpling with a variety of fillings ranging from coconut to jaggery. The many varieties of pitha will undoubtedly satisfy your sweet tooth. From Doodh Puli to Bhapa Pitha, these winter dishes are a must try. It is also a festive sweet, eaten during Makar Sankranti, Pausha Parva and Bihu.

Sarson Ka Saag A traditional Punjabi dish, Sarson Ka Saag has a rich and strong flavour. It is made with mustard greens and spinach. Sarson ka saag is mainly served with makki di roti. It is not only a favorite winter dish, but it is also very healthy. It increases immunity during winter season and is rich in nutrients.

Undhiyu Another regional specialty, Undhiyu is from Gujarat. It is a winter dish made from fresh, seasonal vegetables like brinjal, sweet potatoes, green beans and fenugreek leaves and seasoned with spices and ghee. It is served with roti or puri and the sweet dish shrikhand. The word Undhiyu means “inverted pot”, which derives from its original cooking method, where the dish is prepared in a pot that is overturned and cooked underground.

Til ke Laddu If you are not fond of extremely sweet dishes, Til ke Laddu will definitely win you over, impress you and make you change teams. Made from sesame seeds, peanuts and jaggery, til laddus are crunchy and have a rich, nutty aroma. With just a few ingredients, these laddus are surprisingly easy to make.