Here some dishes which are famous in Gujarat and all over the world.
A savoury tea-cake that is crisp on the outside and soft on the inside. A healthy mix of bottle gourd (lauki) along with an aromatic mix of buttermilk, flour, coriander, chillies, lentils and rice. This is an easy and quick recipe made in just around 30 minutes, so you can serve this along with a chutney of your choice, to unexpected guests or even at dinner parties at home.
A Gujarati and Rajasthani dish, Dal Dhokli is a comfort food also known as varan phal or chakolya. While it is a popular in the Marwar region of Rajasthan, it is a staple in all of Gujarat. Spiced whole wheat dumplings simmered in a lively curry made with tuvar dal, garlic, peanuts, kokum and turmeric.
dal dhokli
Pair with chapati, paratha or rice for a whole meal.
Popularly made in Gujarat, this fine and flavorful Indian bread with made from whole wheat flour kneaded with methi, chillies, herbs, yogurt and a dash of sugar.
methi theplaA soft Indian flatbread that can be eaten in breakfast, brunch or even a full lunch meal.
A fragrant rice preparation along with dal, spices, peas, potatoes and raw mangoes. This is a Gujarati delight that one shouldn't miss!
khichdi
Flavours of raw mango and assorted spices makes this dish a unique touch.
The ultimate Gujarati food, these Soft and spongy dhoklas just cannot be missed. Dhokla is one of the most loved Gujarati snack across the country and is made in multiple ways. This dhokla recipe is a quick and easy one that is delicious as well as healthy! A recipe that is steamed and made in just 30 minutes, using besan with a colorful, chili tempering. Learn the art of making steamed dhoklas at home with this simple recipe and serve your guests along with tea. Dhokla Recipe Video
spongy dhoklas
You can serve dhokla along with a chutney or as is with a green chilli tempering.
A staple in almost every household, Gujarati kadhi is a lovely curry with sweet undertones. This cooling curry is great to escape the heat. (Recipe video)
Kadhi
Make this for lunch, paired with cooked rice and have a hearty meal on a weekend.
Shrikhand is a simple and soothing Gujarati dessert made with hung curd. Mango with Shrikhand is a heavenly combination one can have in summers! Shrikhand being a creamy and luscious Indian dessert is paired with the king of fruits.
shrikhand
Whip up some sweet comfort salad dessert with a soothing mix of yogurt, cream and mangoes.
This Gujarati vegetable curry is wholesome and very healthy. Made with a mélange of winter veggies like brinjals, surti papdi, potatoes, coconut, bananas and methi, this dish is traditionally served in earthen pots.
uundhyu
Image credit: Plavaneeta Borah. Explore the flavours of this authentic Gujarati vegetable curry.
This much-loved tea treat is stuffed with a chunky filling of peas sauteed with sugar and lime juice. A spicy, tangy snack that is hugely popular in not just Gujarat but all across the country and even beyond borders. Since you can experiment with the filling to stuff it with, we have many samosa recipes like aloo samosa to keema samosa. Perfect for evening snacks along with a hot cup of tea.
samosa
Serve with a tangy sonth chutney for a enhanced flavour.
One of the much-loved Gujarati snacks, khandvi is also known as Patuli or Dahivadi and made with gram flour. Khandvi is also a popular snack in Maharashtrian cuisine. This rolled, bright snack is tempered with coconut, mustard seeds and curry leaves aand is a delight to serve with tea.
KhandviA bright yellow delight, khandvi is a delicious tea-time treat.
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9. Dal Dhokli
dal dhokli
Pair with chapati, paratha or rice for a whole meal.
8. Methi ka Thepla
Popularly made in Gujarat, this fine and flavorful Indian bread with made from whole wheat flour kneaded with methi, chillies, herbs, yogurt and a dash of sugar.
methi theplaA soft Indian flatbread that can be eaten in breakfast, brunch or even a full lunch meal.
7. Bardoli ki Khichdi
A fragrant rice preparation along with dal, spices, peas, potatoes and raw mangoes. This is a Gujarati delight that one shouldn't miss!
khichdi
Flavours of raw mango and assorted spices makes this dish a unique touch.
6. Dhokla
The ultimate Gujarati food, these Soft and spongy dhoklas just cannot be missed. Dhokla is one of the most loved Gujarati snack across the country and is made in multiple ways. This dhokla recipe is a quick and easy one that is delicious as well as healthy! A recipe that is steamed and made in just 30 minutes, using besan with a colorful, chili tempering. Learn the art of making steamed dhoklas at home with this simple recipe and serve your guests along with tea. Dhokla Recipe Video
spongy dhoklas
You can serve dhokla along with a chutney or as is with a green chilli tempering.
5. Gujarati Kadhi
A staple in almost every household, Gujarati kadhi is a lovely curry with sweet undertones. This cooling curry is great to escape the heat. (Recipe video)
Kadhi
Make this for lunch, paired with cooked rice and have a hearty meal on a weekend.
4. Aam Shrikhand with Mango Salad
Shrikhand is a simple and soothing Gujarati dessert made with hung curd. Mango with Shrikhand is a heavenly combination one can have in summers! Shrikhand being a creamy and luscious Indian dessert is paired with the king of fruits.
shrikhand
Whip up some sweet comfort salad dessert with a soothing mix of yogurt, cream and mangoes.
3. Undhiyu
This Gujarati vegetable curry is wholesome and very healthy. Made with a mélange of winter veggies like brinjals, surti papdi, potatoes, coconut, bananas and methi, this dish is traditionally served in earthen pots.
uundhyu
Image credit: Plavaneeta Borah. Explore the flavours of this authentic Gujarati vegetable curry.
2. Gujarati Samosa
This much-loved tea treat is stuffed with a chunky filling of peas sauteed with sugar and lime juice. A spicy, tangy snack that is hugely popular in not just Gujarat but all across the country and even beyond borders. Since you can experiment with the filling to stuff it with, we have many samosa recipes like aloo samosa to keema samosa. Perfect for evening snacks along with a hot cup of tea.
samosa
Serve with a tangy sonth chutney for a enhanced flavour.
1. Khandvi
One of the much-loved Gujarati snacks, khandvi is also known as Patuli or Dahivadi and made with gram flour. Khandvi is also a popular snack in Maharashtrian cuisine. This rolled, bright snack is tempered with coconut, mustard seeds and curry leaves aand is a delight to serve with tea.
KhandviA bright yellow delight, khandvi is a delicious tea-time treat.