Women can relate. Everything feels perfectly normal— until suddenly your mood starts swinging like a playground ride (PS: PMS), and you start craving sweets, chocolates, and even greasy food items. With this in mind, we asked the women at Curly Tales what they actually crave during ‘that time of the month’. Honestly, everyone has their own way of satisfying period cravings. Let’s take you through our Period Cravings Guide: Curly Tales edition!
How Women At Curly Tales Manage Their Period Cravings
Periods can be harsh and might take a toll on us. Women manage homes, work responsibilities, and everything in between. There is one thing that can instantly lift our mood, and that is food. Snacks, drinks, and desserts matter a lot during these days. Check out what our team at Curly Tales likes to pamper themselves with. You can even take some inspo from our period cravings guide!
Drinks We Crave
Let’s be honest. Warm drinks are the first thing we reach for when cramps hit. Some people prefer chamomile tea or haldi wala doodh, but many of us have our favourite comfort drinks that make us happy.
1. Orange Zest Mocha: Third Wave Coffee
Our Chief Sub Editor, Sanjana Shenoy, reaches out for the Orange Zest Mocha from Third Wave Coffee. It has just the right amount of caffeine, citrus and chocolate. Isn’t this the best drink to manage those sugar cravings?
Where: Multiple outlets across India
When: 9 am – 11 pm
Cost: ₹295 for one cup
2. Hot Cappuccino: Blue Tokai Coffee Roasters
When it comes to me, I would definitely order a cup of hot Cappuccino from Blue Tokai Coffee Roasters. I also request the barista to sprinkle a little cinnamon for extra flavour and warmth. It instantly lifts my mood.
Where: Multiple outlets across India
When: 7 am – 12 pm
Cost: ₹230 for one cup
3. Filter Coffee: Brahmin Tiffins & Coffee
Based out of Bengaluru, Sanjana loves good ol’ South Indian Filter Kaapi! And who doesn’t? It increases alertness and also satisfies the soul. Perfect to beat those cravings, right?
Where: 35/8, 30th Cross, 4th Block, 11th Main Road, Jayanagar, Bangalore
When: 7 am – 9 pm
Cost: ₹100 for two approx.
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4. Hot Chocolate: Blue Tokai Coffee Roasters
We cannot forget hot chocolate. It is the go-to beverage for many. CT’s Senior Content Writer, Deeplata Garde, loves Blue Tokai’s Hot Chocolate for its rich, chocolate-y and creamy taste.
Where: Multiple outlets across India
When: 7 am – 12 pm
Cost: ₹270 for one cup
Coffee is a favourite among many of our CT writers. Sub-Editors Mallika Khurana and Tashika Tyagi also find themselves reaching out for cold coffee during these days. Mallika Khurana adds, “While most people want warm food, I always reach for cold coffee, no matter how much my mom scolds me. Somehow, it’s pure comfort.”
Snackables We Binge
No one, absolutely no one, manages period cravings without snacking. Binge-snacking and crying while watching love stories on TV is something many of us do, guilt-free! Here’s what we women at Curly Tales snack on.
1. Pani Puri: Sindh Pani Puri
Our Editor-in-Chief, Kamiya Jani, loves relishing Pani Puris from Sindh Pani Puri in Chembur, Mumbai. Talking about her cravings, Kamiya Jani says, “My ultimate favourite dish is Pani Puri. As a Pani Puri fan, I have an unlimited appetite for it. During my periods, I crave for this snack prepared by my mom or instantly feel like heading to the 75-year-old Sindh Pani Puri for a nostalgic plate.”
Where: Near Popular Medical Store, Chembur, Mumbai
When: 4 pm – 10 pm
Cost: ₹40 per plate
2. Keema Garlic Bread: Joey’s Pizza
Sr. Executive Client Servicing, Yashvi Jain loves gorging on Keema Garlic Bread from Joey’s Pizza. It is quite famous for being loaded with cheese and toppings.
Where: Shop 1, Plot D, Samruddhi Complex, Near Mindspace, Malad West, Mumbai
When: 11 am – 12 pm
Cost: ₹600 for two approx.
3. McDonald’s Comfort Food
Sub-Editor Tashika Tyagi loves McDonald’s. Its fries and the special McAloo Tikki burger are her go-to picks. She describes them as “simple, salty, familiar, and emotionally supportive in ways no supplement could ever be,” and honestly, we agree!
Where: Multiple outlets across India
When: 8 am – 11 pm
Cost: ₹400 for two approx.
Comfort Meals That Pamper Us
Sometimes, only a proper meal can truly satiate period cravings. And the women at Curly Tales know exactly what they want, and from where they want it.
1. Rava Onion Dose: MTR
Our Chief Sub Editor, Sanjana Shenoy, loves the Rava Onion Dose from MTR. It is crispy, comforting, and you can never go wrong with a podi-filled dosa, topped with hot ghee.
Where: 14, Mavalli, Lalbagh Road, Basavanagudi, Bangalore
When: 6 am – 11 am; 12:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Cost: ₹250 for two approx.
2. Chicken Biryani: Kebabs & Curries Company
Content Writer Mahi Adlakha can happily wolf down an entire tub of Chicken Biryani that serves two to three people. And honestly, we can’t blame her. Because both biryani and period cravings know no bounds!
Where: Shop 39 & 40, Ridhi Sidhi, Block C, Sri Ganganagar
When: 11 am – 12 pm
Cost: ₹1200 for two approx.
3. Pink Sauce Pasta: Hello Heaven
CT’s Content Writer Priyanshi Shah loves the Pink Sauce Pasta from Hello Heaven in Ahmedabad. It is creamy, spicy, and extremely comforting. Everyone loves pasta, no doubt!
Where: Motera, Near SMS Hospital, Chandkheda, Ahmedabad
When: 5:30 pm – 12 am
Cost: ₹1000 for two approx.
4. Ramyun: Mr K Ramyun
Sub-Editor (Middle East), Anupriya Mishra, loves to indulge in spicy food during her periods. She often reaches out for Ramyun from Mr K Ramyun in Delhi or makes it at home with chilli oil.
Where: Multiple outlets across New Delhi
When: 10:30 am – 10 pm
Cost: ₹850 for two approx.
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5. Ema Datshi: The Broth Station
Sanjana Shenoy likes indulging in a spicy, cheesy and comforting bowl of Ema Datshi from Broth Station in Bengaluru. This soul-warming dish is perfect for the first two period days when cravings hit hard.
Where: 7/A, 2nd Floor, 2nd Block, 2nd Phase, 6th Stage, BTM, Bangalore
When: 1 pm – 6:30 pm; 6:30 pm – 11 pm
Cost: ₹650 for two approx.
Desserts For That Extra Love
Something sweet is a must during that time of the month. And the women at Curly Tales have some solid favourites.
1. Double Chocolate Eclair: Big Chill Cakery
Tashika Tyagi loves the Double Chocolate Eclair from Big Chill Cakery. It is smooth, chocolatey, and indulgent. Eating chocolate desserts is considered one of the best ways to beat those cramps or at least get those happy hormones going!
Where: Multiple outlets in Delhi NCR
When: 12 pm – 11:30 pm
Cost: ₹500 for two approx.
2. Tiramisu: Maxim’s Bakery
Talking about me, even though I don’t have a big sweet tooth, a jar of tiramisu quickly lifts my mood. It is luscious and has the perfect hint of coffee. Apart from Tiramisu, the Chocolate Eclair and Pineapple Pastry are also must-try items from Maxim’s Bakery in Delhi.
Where: HS -3, Kailash Colony Market, Greater Kailash, New Delhi
When: 10 am – 9 pm
Cost: ₹300 for two approx.
3. Almond Butter Cookies: The Cinnamon Kitchen
Mallika Khurana is an ardent fan of the Almond Butter Cookies from The Cinnamon Kitchen. Apparently, she cannot stop at one, especially when she is PMSing.
Where: Aditya Mall, AG-9, Centre, Aditya Mega City, Vaibhav Khand, Indirapuram, Ghaziabad
When: 12 pm – 12 am
Cost: ₹1700 for two approx.
4. Jar Cheesecake: Baked By Nini’s
Priyanshi Shah loves indulging in jar cheesecakes, which she finds extremely comforting. Honestly, jar cheesecakes are loved by everyone! Just hand us the jar, a spoon and leave us alone!
Where: Multiple outlets in Gujarat
When: 11 am – 11 pm
Cost: ₹200 for two approx.
5. Mocha Ice Cream With Chocolate Sauce: Corner House Ice Cream
As a true Bengalurean, Sanjana Shenoy is undoubtedly a Corner House paglu! She enjoys a scoop of Mocha or Chocolate ice cream topped with the signature chocolate sauce when cravings strike.
Where: Multiple outlets in Bengaluru
When: 10:30 am – 11 am
Cost: ₹300 for two approx.
Many women at Curly Tales also spoke about their love for dark chocolates, ice creams, home-cooked food like khichdi, dry fruits, and more during that time of the month. I personally love gorging on buttery croissants too!
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Ladies, what do you like to have when those period cravings hit? Share your recommendations with us. We might just find our next favourite comfort food.
Cover Image Courtesy: @kamiya_jani/ Instagram and Canva Pro/ Rimma_Bondarenko
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