Gujarati Methi Na Thepla (Spiced Fenugreek Flatbread) – the most famous Gujarati flatbread known to all Indians. Methi Na Thepla is basically a rotli recipe from Gujarat and popular all over India. Thepla have a longer shelf life compared to normal rotli’s and can be easily preserved for 3 days in room temperature. These thepla…
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Gujarati Lot Vara Karela Nu Shaak (Gujarati Spiced Bitter Gourd)
Green vegetables are such an important part of the human diet and yet it is very much neglected due to taste, availability, time and lack of knowledge on how to cook with them and incorporate them into our daily lives. Karela is one of the most commonly omitted vegetables due to it’s bitter taste. Lets…
Gujarati Mung Ni Chutti Dal (Gujarati Dry Spiced Mung Dal)
Mung ni chutti dal is a simple, delicious and homely Gujarati dish that can be served in a daily Gujarati meal. In order to make this simple dish all you need is a handful of ingredients that are readily available in any Indian kitchen. This dish makes a perfect protein-rich dish without using any expensive…
Gujarati Pawah Bateta (Spiced Rice Flakes with Potatoes)
This dish is probably one of the most popular and well loved across the Indian community across the world! It is well know in Gujarat and Maharashtra and while they differ only slightly in ingredients they taste absolutely delicious. Pawah Bateta is a very popular breakfast dish in both these states and is widely available…
Pudina Ni Chutney (Mint Chutney)
Green chutney: its pretty much an Indian version of pesto of sorts consisting of coriander leaves and mint is a staple condiment in a lot of Indian homes. Mint is a well known herb which ignites the digestive fire which aids the digestive process. There are many versions of green chutney and almost every house…
Matar Paneer (Indian Cottage Cheese and Green Peas)
Matar Paneer is a delicious, crowd pleasing and impressing recipe originating from the north of India and is an all time favourite at any dinner party. Indian cottage cheese or Paneer as it is commonly known is a versatile ingredient used in Indian vegetarian cooking. It has a mild flavour with a beautiful creamy texture…
Gujarati Dhokla (Vegan)
Once considered to be a regional delicacy, Dhokla is now a popular snack throughout India born from the hearty region of Gujarat in Western India. Dhokla is a savory snack from Gujarati, Western India and is made with split black gram, white rice and split Bengal gram in a fermented batter. Dhokla are fluffy, airy, sweet…
Gujarati Khichdi (Gujarati Rice and Lentils)
In sickness and in health, Gujarati Khichdi is all I need. It’s the ultimate comfort food that we have been eating since my brother and I were children. Khichdi is a dish which I crave whenever I’ve been away on holiday or I’ve had many days of rich foods and I just want something simple….
Gujarati Dudhi Bateta Nu Shak (Gujarati Bottle Gourd and Potato Curry)
Gujarati Dudhi Batata Nu Shaak (Gujarati Bottle Gourd and Potato Curry) is a very simple, easy and quick dish cooked with bottle gourd (dudhi/lauki) and potato with spices. This simple melt in the mouth curry is my favorite from childhood. I was a bit of a fussy eater and made my mums life a little…
Gujarati Ringan Methi Nu Shaak (Gujarati Aubergine and Fenugreek Curry)
Gujarati Ringan Methi Nu Shaak (Gujarati Aubergine and Fenugreek Curry): an unusual combination of veggies but one which really get those taste buds going, even for those who despise bitter tastes. Fenugreek comes in two forms: fenugreek leaves and fenugreek seeds and these are used extensively within Indian cooking. The fenugreek seeds are small yellow…
Gujarati Vagharela Bhaat (Gujarati Fried Rice)
Gujarati Vagharela Bhaat. An ultimate comfort food and leftover recipe made in every Gujarati household. Gujarati Vagharela Bhaat aka tempered rice is a versatile dish that can be made with a variety of ingredients depending on taste requirements. I usually make this when I have leftover rice and I don’t want to make any dal…
Meethu Dahi (Sweetened Yogurt)
Meethu dahi (mithu dahi) is a sweetened yogurt that is highly delicious to eat and can be made in a matter of minutes! It works really well with hot and spicy foods and can be a lovely dessert after food. The inclusion of yogurt in cooking dates back to circa 500 B.C. in India, the…
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