GUJARATI DAL In a typical Gujarati meal, roti, sabzi, dal, and rice are the main components. Generally, a sweet and tangy pigeon pea (toor dal) curry is commonly prepared, which is loved even beyond the Gujarati community. Compared to other dals, toor dal is cooked for a longer time — if not boiled properly, it…
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GHUGHRA SANDWICH
GHUGHRA SANDWICH Ghughra Sandwich is a popular street food from manek chawk, Ahmedabad; which has a combination of flavours to offer. It is easy to prepare within minutes on your regular tawa and requires minimal ingredients.Ghughra sandwich is a simple and unique way of preparing the cheese, onion and capsicum stuffed sandwich which is later…
KHICHDO (SPICY & SAVOURY)
Khichdo (Spicy & Savoury) Makar Sankranti /uttrayana/ maghi / Pongal all are harvest festivals and homes are full of delicious aromas of authentic festive foods. The sun has transited from the zodiac of Sagittarius(dhanu) to Capricorn(makara). The sky is dotted with pretty and colorful kites. Emerald green fields are being harvested. Every state of our…
CHAMCHAMIYA ( PEARLMILLET CHILLA)
CHAMCHAMIYA(PEARLMILLET CHILLA) Chamchamiya is a traditional Gujarati delicacy which falls under the tag of lost recipes/forgotton recipes. This healthy delicious delicacy is prepared from bajra flour(pearl millet flour)and methi (fenugreek leaves)along with garlic and other spices. Chamchamiya is similar to chilla or pancake and is prepared in a jiffy. Chamchamiya are consumed especially in winter…
GREEN CHILLI PICKLE (RAITA MARCHA)
RAITA MARCHA(GREEN CHILLI PICKLE) Aachar/pickles are one of the main condiments in Indian cuisine. As we know there are many varieties of pickles which are available across India. Apart from salads , pickles also have special place in Indian platter.Green chillies are a must and always found in Indian pantries. Green chilies are used in…
CHAWLI /CHOLI SABZI
CHAWLI/CHOLI SABZI Chawli also known as Choli in Gujarati is long beans green vegetable which is available through out the year. These beans are available about 12-30cms long, dark green in colour and each pod contains small, light green coloured edible seeds in it. They are known also as long podded cow pea, snake bean,…
PAPAYA SAMBHARO ( STIR FRIED RAW PAPAYA )
PAPAYA SAMBHARO (STIR FRIED RAW PAPAYA) This is one of the accompaniment of famous Gujarati snack Fafda/Ganthiya and also in regular Gujarati meals. Sambharo is stir fying of vegetable with green chillies ,turmeric and salt. Some of the popular Gujarati sambhara are cabbage, carrot,raw papaya and ivy gourd. In many Gujarati house holds, various sambhara…
MEXICAN KHANDVI
MEXICAN KHANDVI Khandvi , the famous Gujarati snack is melt in mouth rolls which are made from gram flour. Today, I have twisted the traditional process, stuffed it with mexican filling and made yummy fusion khandvi , adding cheese and making it more delicious. Preparation time: 20 minutes Cooking time: 20 minutes Serves: 4 persons…
SEV KHAMNI
SEV KHAMNI Sev Khamni is a delicious snack from Surat – Gujarat, made of crumbled dhoklas, tempered with garlic chillies etc and served and garnished with besan sev and pomogranate seeds. Combination of sweet and sour taste with spiciness makes this dish likable to all. Crumbly texture with crunchy sev and juiciness of pomogrante –…
THEPLA
THEPLA This thin, spiced Indian flat bread is identity of Gujarat. Gujaratis & theplas are made for each other. Basically Gujarati thepla spread it’s fame world wide & now they are available out of Gujarat & many non gujarati communities like thela & cook it. Theplas are made from wheat flour and can be ate…
DOLLOPS BY DIPA 