By Reena Shimoga
Theplas are whole wheat breads from the state of Gujarat. These are usually made with vegetables like bottle gourds, spinach, fenugreek greens, zucchini or carrots. Methi theplas are very popular with the young and the old. They are a healthy …
This is a spicy dish from Gujarat, made with eggplants or brinjals.
Boondi Raita is a side dish made with boondi and yogurt. Boondi, also known as Buniya, Bundi or Bonde is a snack made with fried chickpea flour. These are tiny round or pearl shaped fried fritters. A batter made of …
Cucumber Raita is the most common Indian side dish or dip. It is served with spicy rice dishes like pulao and biryani. The cooling and mild flavours of cucumbers, mild herbs and yogurt are combined together to make this wonderful …
Handvo is a type of savoury cake made traditionally with a mix of rice & different types of lentils such as moong dal, tuvar dal,chana dal, urad dal & masoor dal. It is a very popular dish originated in the western Indian state of Gujarat. Handvo is soft on the inside with a crusty outer top. It is usually served for breakfast or as tea time snacks.
“Dhokli Nu Shaak” is a spicy dish from the Kathiawar region. While Gujarati recipes are often sweet & tangy, In Kathiawari cuisine, there is a generous dose of spice. Because of the dry weather, not many green vegetables grow in …
Sooji Halwa is a sweet dish made with semolina, ghee, cardamom and sugar. This dish is often made during religious festivals in India and served as an offering in Hindu temples. Sometimes, fresh fruits like banana, apples or pineapples are …
Sev Tamatar, also called Sev Tametu is a vegetarian recipe from Western parts of India. It is popular in Gujarat and Rajasthan. While growing up in Gujarat, we used to call this dish the Gujarati version of American Chop suey. …
This is a dish that my mom made at least once a week. It goes very well with roti, paratha or nan. One can make this dish with any leftover uncooked vegetables in the fridge. You can adjust the spice …
Muthias are a staple dish of Gujaratis in India. They are fist shaped dumplings. The name muthia is derived from this shape as fist or hand gripping is called muthia in Gujarati langauage. This is a vegetarian dish. The Jain …
Ringan Methi is a dish made with eggplants and fenugreek leaves. Eggplant is a good source of Vitamin C, clacium and potassium, while fenugreek leaves are rich in vitamins too.
Sabudana khichdi is a dish often made during fasting days in many parts of Northern India especially Maharashtra & Gujarat. “Sabudana” is also known as tapioca pearls & is high source carbohydrates. It is an easy to digest food & …
Pav Bhaji is the quintessential street food of Mumbai and across India and now a famous one dish meal of Indians across the globe. The name pav bhaji literally means bread and vegetables. Pav or pao is the word for …
Bread rolls are really the Indian version of the popular potato croquettes. They are a common and popular tea time snack in Gujarat. It brings me memories of my university days. We never liked what was usually in the hostels, …
Here is a recipe for Indian Gujarati Style Okra with Potatoes. This is a family favourite and we make it in our place at least once a week. It goes very well with Indian whole wheat breads like phulkas and …
Gujarati Kadhi is a traditional sweet and tangy preparation. The most common way of making this is to blend yogurt, besan and spices, and serve it with a traditional rice dish called Khichdi. The rice dish Khichdi is the Gujarati …
‘Shrikhand’ is a sweet dish made with yogurt. It is very popular in the states of Gujarat and Maharashtra. This dish often served for festivals, weddings and special occasions. It goes very well with deep fried whole wheat bread called …
Aloo Gobi is a quintessential Indian vegetarian dish. Aloo stands for potatoes and gobi means cauliflower. This dish goes very well with Indian breads such as roti, parathas or naan. There are many methods of cooking this dish. Here I …
“Chilla” is a type of pancake. It is a popular dish in North West India.
Phulka is a type of Indian flat bread. It is usually served with curries or vegetables. It is are called phulka because as you fry them, they puff up into a spherical shape. (Phulka means blooming or puffed up in …
Jowar Bhakri is a kind of Indian bread made from jowar (white millet). It is also called Jolada Rotti. Bhakri is a kind of flat bread popular in the western states of India (Gujarat, Maharashtra, Rajasthan and Karnataka). Bhakri is …
“Baingan Bharta” is a an egg plant dish made by grilling the vegetable on charcoal and then mashing it. This gives it a smoked flavour. The best baingan bhartas I have had has been on the roadside “dhabas” that line …
Sabudana Vadas also known as sago tikkis are a popular snack from India, especially in the state of Maharashtra. It is made from tapioca or sago pearls, potato & peanuts. These are delicious, tasty tea time treats…
This is a tindora dish from Gujarat and goes well with rotis.
Masala Bhakri is a kind of flat bread popular in the western states of India (Gujarat, Maharashtra, Rajasthan and Karnataka). Bhakri is a thicker version of roti and is knead with little water and rolled out thicker. These flat breads …
Bitter Gourd Stir Fry is a semi dry dish made with bitter gourds (or bitter melons), onions and spices. This is a recipe from the state of Gujarat. This is very unlike the Kerala style bitter gourd fries https://relishdelish.ca/recipes/bitter-gourd-karela-fried-recipe/ Bitter …