Written by Muskan Gupta | Published : December 23, 2025 3:37 PM IST
Samosas are a favourite snack and are mostly eaten in the winter season together with hot tea. Their thick outer crust of deep-frying and spicy filling of potato can, however, upset the stomach lining. The mixture of starchy flour, surplus oil and powerful spices retards digestion and adds to the amount of acid in the body. Consumption of samosas regularly or on an empty stomach might result in bloating, acid reflux and chest pain.
Onion, potato or spinach pakoras are very warming-up dishes in the cold season; however, they are full of starch. Deep frying also increases fat content, which makes the lower oesophageal sphincter lax and permits acid to flow up. This may result in burning in the chest or throat. Green chillies and masalas only increase the level of acidity in individuals with delicate digestion.
Chole chaat is taken throughout the winter evenings but can very easily cause acidity. Chickpea is rich in fibre and will slow down the digestion process, resulting in the formation of gases and acids. It is further detoxified in the stomach by additions of onions, tomatoes, green chillies, lemon juice, and sour chutneys, which cause more irritation to the stomach of individuals undergoing acid reflux.
Momos are now a part of the winter street food in India. Although steamed momos can be considered light, the refined flour coating and hot red chutney could make them acidic. The chilli-garlic sauce is also too acidic and may irritate the stomach lining. Worse still, fried momos take refined carbs and oil in excess.
Kachoris can be stuffed with dal or onions, either way, and are spicy and rich, and they are deep-fried. They possess a lot of oil and spices that are strong and may slow down the digestion and secrete more acid. Consuming kachoris in the evening hours or when the weather is colder than usual, i.e., when it is naturally slow to digest, may lead to acid reflux, heaviness and discomfort.
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