By Heta Joshi
February 26, 2024
Gujarati cuisine is renowned for its abundance of wholesome vegetarian delicacies, including khaman and handvo. But did you know that, owing to its coastal location, this cuisine also offers a plethora of mouthwatering seafood specialties? Let’s explore.
Surmai or kingfish, is quite popular in Gujarati cuisine. Locals cook this fish in a flavour-packed tomato- and coconut-heavy gravy, infusing it with a wonderfully balanced taste profile.
Squid rings are cooked in spices, including ginger and chillies. Lemon juice is also typically added to the dish to give it a refreshing flair.
Popular on the Gujarat coast, this deep-fried delicacy is marinated in spices like cumin and turmeric and coated in semolina. The dish is admired for its crispy and sharp flavours.
A famous street food in Gujarat, this fried snack is prepared by marinating prawns in a spicy gram flour batter. This succulent dish is usually served with a piquant chutney.
To prepare this delicacy, pomfret is steeped in spices like turmeric and chilli powder and shallow-fried on a tawa. The resulting dish is incredibly juicy, crunchy, and delicious.
This is a scrumptious Parsi pickle that is also savoured in Gujarat. The pickle is typically made from bhing or herring roe and packs a spice-filled punch.
This is another Parsi speciality that is enjoyed in Gujarat. The aromatic dish is prepared by steaming masala-coated fish wrapped in banana leaf.