By Shireen Jamooji
Gujarati snacks are an integral part of the Gujarati cuisine and are loved by people of all ages. These snacks are usually vegetarian, and they are made using a variety of ingredients like lentils, rice flour, gram flour, and vegetables.
Khandvi is a savoury snack made from gram flour and buttermilk, it's thin, rolled, and tempered with mustard seeds, cumin seeds, and grated coconut
Fafda is a popular crispy and crunchy snack made from gram flour and spices. It's usually eaten with a sweet and tangy tamarind chutney.
Thepla is a flatbread made with whole wheat flour and a blend of spices. It's a popular snack in Gujarat and is usually served with pickle or chutney.
Khakhra is a crispy flatbread made from wheat flour and spices. It's perfect for snacking and is often eaten with pickles or chutneys.
Handvo is a savoury cake made from a mixture of lentils, rice flour, and vegetables. It's usually served with chutney or yogurt.
Patra is a steamed snack made from colocasia leaves and a mixture of gram flour and spices. It's usually served with chutney.
Sev Khamani is a popular snack made from a mixture of crumbled dhokla, sev, and chutneys. It has a tangy and spicy flavour.
Lilva Kachori is a deep-fried snack made with a filling of green peas and spices. It's crispy on the outside and soft on the inside.
Bhakharwadi is a spiral-shaped snack made from wheat flour and a filling of spices and coconut. It's crispy and spicy and is usually served with chutney.
Dhokla is a steamed snack made from fermented batter of rice and gram flour. It has a tangy and sweet flavour and is usually served with chutney.