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Primarily vegetarian, Gujarati cuisine can easily be called one of the oldest culinary treasures of Indian cuisine. With a collection of unique chutneys, pickles, papads, bread and curries, it is perhaps the most diverse and creative in experimenting with the ingredients. And well, they are almost always high on nutrition too! Mildly spiced, a hint of sugar dominating most dishes and an exquisite combination of dushes make Gujarati cuisine stand out. Delicacies like the famous Gujarati kadhi, fafda and thepla are some of the Gujarati delicacies we love to feast on! A traditional Gujarati thali is one elaborate affair comprised of rotis, dal/kadhi, sabzi or shaak, rice and homemade pickles that are sure to sate your souls! Gram flour is one ingredient that dominates many Gujarati delicacies besides lentils and yoghurt.
Here are 5 Gujarati Delicacies that spells the cuisine like nothing else!
Soft, spongy and delicious, dhokla is one healthy snack you can have guilt-free! Steamed to perfection, dhokla can be made in just about 30 minutes. This ultimate Gujarati food, dhokla, is made using besan with a colourful chilli tempering and can be had as is or along with a sweet and tangy chutney.
Quite a staple Gujarati dish, this kadhi, unlike the north-Indian style kadhi, comes with a sweet note and work wonders to keep our body cool. With a stunning mix of yoghurt, besan, curry leaves and spices along with some jaggery, Gujarati kadhi is simply irresistible.
A flatbread made from whole wheat flour, kneaded with methi, chillies, herbs, yoghurt and a dash of sugar, thepla has made a mark as one of Gujarati staples across the country and even abroad.
A tea-time snack laced with besan and fried crisp, fafda is a quick and easy snack that is perfect for savouring in the evenings and during the monsoon season, paired with your choice of chutney.
End your meals with this popular Gujarati sweet treat! Also known as ‘Matho’, this is often offered as a prasad in temples during pujas and many other festive occasions. With rich, creamy flavoured yoghurt topped with cardamom and laced with saffron, this 3-ingredient recipe makes for a delightful dessert!
