By Shreya Goswami
July 28, 2023
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Forget the regular old Dhoklas and Fafdas! This monsoon, indulge in the flavours of lesser-known Gujarati snacks for the perfect teatime binge on a rainy day.
Kand Na Bhajiya is a delectable snack made from purple yam or kand slices coated in a spiced chickpea flour batter.
This one is made with ripe banana and fresh fenugreek leaves dipped in a spiced chickpea flour batter and deep-fried to golden perfection.
Poha Pakoda is a snack made of poha or flattened rice mixed with besan or gram flour along with an array of spices.
Made with besan, spices, and a medley of herbs, these crisp and savory treats are shaped into rolls and deep-fried.
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Fenugreek leaves and onions are added to a mixture of gram flour, semolina, and spices before frying these crispy pakodas.
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A variation of the popular Patra or Aluvadi, Ras Patra is made with steamed colocasia leaves, besan batter and sugar syrup.
These flaky, deep-fried kachoris are filled with a luscious mixture of fresh pigeon peas or lilva, coconut, and a harmonious blend of spices.
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These crescent-shaped pastries are stuffed with a savoury filling made from vatana or dry green peas, grated coconut, and spices.
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