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Gujarat Street Food

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Gujrat Street Food, Roadside Food

Apart from the rich culture and heritage,Gujarat is known as a haven for foodies. Gujarati's are ardent food lovers. Be it a wedding or a fasting day, they believe in grand feasts. As much as they enjoy home- cooked meals, they enjoy food on the streets and high-end restaurants.

Each city in the state of Gujarat serves some or the other delicacy. Locho, Amiri Khaman , Cold Cocoa from Surat, Ganthia from Bhavnagar, Dabeli from Bhuj, Bhungara Bateta from Rajkot, Sev Usal from Vadodara and the list goes on. Gulp down these amazing street foods with a glass of Gujarati beer - Masala Chaas . Also, Piyush is a famous beverage from Gujarat.

Gujarati Farsan Street Food

Snacks like Dhokla, Thepla, Patra and Khandvi are popularly sold around in farsan shops. Patra is made by steaming colocasia leaves. A smooth paste made by mixing besan and spices is applied on the leaves and steamed and finally tempered with mustard seeds and sesame seeds. You can also make mini patras by using small leaves to make small rolls and deep-fry them till crisp. Check our Gujarati farsan section to learn more about it.

If you walk down the busy streets of Gujarat, you will find Chai Tapri's all around. Just like Mumbaikars have Brun-maska to chai, Gujarati's relish fafda with their cup of tea. Fafda is deep-fried, besan snack cooked till crispy. Accompanied with Raiwala Marcha, a special kadhi like chutney called as Fafda chutney, Kacha Papaya Sambharo. Sundays call for special breakfast of Jalebi-fafda, melt in the mouth sweet chaashni dripping Jalebi with crumbly, salty fafda, they sure are a match made in heaven.

Misal to Maharashtra,Sev Usal to Gujarat. Tadkawala Usal drizzled with sweet chutney, garlic chutney and green chutney and topped with onion, potato, carrot, sev and coriander makes for a delicious, satiating chaat.

Dabeli is an iconic snack from the street of Gujarat especially the Kutch region. You will find Dabeli stalls dotting the roads, be it a narrow lane or big streets. Boiled, mashed aloo cooked in a tangy, sweet, spicy Dabeli masala and stuffed between chutney loaded laadi pav and cooked on a tava with loads of butter till crisp. It is finally garnished with masala peanuts, sev, pomegranate, onions. The genius amalgam of softness and crunch, sweet and spicy is sure to amaze you. Check our recipe for Dabeli with Homemade Dabeli Masala and relish it.

Winter Special Gujarati Street Snack

Come winters and you will see markets flooded with 'Ponkh/Hurda'. These are small, green, tender jowar seeds that can be eaten as it is or roasted and cooked into various delights. Ditch your kurmura and make this healthy, chatpata Ponkh Bhel . It is also a famous roadside snack in Surat, try this Basic Surti Ponkh a tongue-tickling combination of tangy and sweet. You can also transform them into lip-smacking Ponkh Bhajiya or Ponkh Chilla. Lilva Kachori is another lip-smacking winter delight made using fresh toovar.

Do try these amazing food when you are in and around Gujarat and share with us your experience. Till then, Happy Cooking!

Gujarat Street Food



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amiri khaman recipe | Gujarati sev khamani | Surti sev khamani | with amazing 20 images. Amiri khaman is nothing but a spicy tea-time snack made of crumbled khaman dhoklas tempered with garlic and mixed with pomegranate seeds and coconut. If you have leftover khaman dhokla's it would be a bonus as it would make the process quicker and easier to make Surti sev khamani. Making khaman dhokla is not at all a task, the recipe is very simple and luscious. We have given the recipe of khaman dhokla at the bottom of the page and is the main part of the amiri khaman recipe. To make khaman dhokla, combine the besan, semolina, sugar, ginger-green chilli paste, lemon juice and salt with approx. ¾ cup of water in a deep bowl and mix well using a whisk to get a smooth batter.Just before steaming, add the fruit salt and mix lightly.Pour the mixture immediately to a greased 175 mm. (7") diameter thali and spread evenly by rotating the thali clockwise. Steam in a steamer for 10 to 12 minutes or till the dhoklas are cooked. Keep aside.Heat the oil in a small non-stick pan and add the mustard seeds. When the seeds crackle, add the sesame seeds, asafoetida, curry leaves and green chillies and sauté on a medium flame for 30 seconds. Add ½ cup of water and mix well.Pour the tempering over the prepared dhoklas and spread it evenly. Wait for 5 minutes so that the water is absorbed completely. Use this khaman dhokla to make amiri khaman. Further to make amiri khaman recipe, crumble the dhoklas in a bowl, you can even get ready made khaman dhokla's that are easily available in the market. Next, heat the oil in a kadhai and add the mustard seeds. When the seeds crackle, add the garlic, you can even use garlic paste and if you like your food spicy add green chillies. Next, add asafoetida and sauté on a medium flame for a few seconds. Pour this tempering over the crumbled khaman dhokla and mix well. Add the sugar, pomegranate seeds which would not only add sweetness but also give a mouthfeel, coriander and coconut and mix well. Just before serving Surti sev khamani, add the sev. Why, we can even say that this recipe was invented with the intention of making good use of leftover khaman dhoklas! Serve Gujarati sev khamani garnished with sev and relish the unique flavour of this quick recipe. Those who do not like garlic can omit it. Here are some more Gujarati farsan recipes like Doodhi Muthia, Rice Panki, Dakor na Gota, Damni Dhokla , Ghughra and Khandvi that can be had as a snack or as a side dish to complement the main course. Enjoy amiri khaman recipe | Gujarati sev khamani | Surti sev khamani | with detailed step by step photos and video below.

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dakor na gota | traditional dakor na gota | Gujarati gram flour fritters | with amazing 15 images. dakor na gota recipe is a traditional dakor na gota from Dakor, Gujarat. dakor na gota is a savory snack, super quick and easy snack to make. Gujarati gram flour fritters is flavorful and can be used as a party starter too. traditional dakor na gota is very popular snack in villages of Gujarat. Every Gujarati household has its own version of making dakor na gota, this is our version to it. Peek into a secret treasure from the traditional households of Gujarat. A special recipe prepared on the occasion of holi, dakor na gota is an age old recipe that hails from the village of Dakor in Gujarat. Some people also add methi leaves which make methi dakor na gota. Although the dakor na gota involves deep-frying, it is otherwise quite easy to prepare as the ingredients are common ones, and the batter can be easily prepared without any grinding or fermentation. Every ingredient used in making dakor na gota is easily available in every Indian household. Serve traditional dakor na gota with khajur imli ki chutney to add to its appeal. Learn to make dakor na gota | traditional dakor na gota | Gujarati gram flour fritters | with detailed step by step recipe photos and video below.

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bhungara bateta recipe | Gujarati street food | how to make Bhavnagar style bhungara bateta | with 29 amazing images. bhungara bateta recipe | Gujarati street food | how to make Bhavnagar style bhungara bateta is a tasty snack from west of India. Learn how to make Bhavnagar style bhungara bateta. To make bhungara bateta, heat the oil in a broad non-stick pan and add the cumin seeds. When the seeds crackle, add the asafoetida and sauté on a medium flame for few seconds. Add the ginger paste, garlic paste and onion and cook on a medium flame for 2 minutes. Add the tomato pulp, kashmiri red chilli powder, chilli powder, turmeric powder, coriander powder and salt and cook on a medium flame for 4 minutes while stirring occasionally. Add the potatoes and approximately 1 cup of water, mix well gently and cook on a medium flame for 5 minutes while stirring occasionally. Garnish it with coriander and peanuts. Serve immediately with pipe fryums. Jazz up your day with a portion of spicy bhungara bateta. This all-time favourite Gujarati street food is a preparation of baby potatoes, cooked with a plethora of spicy ingredients like ginger paste, garlic paste, chilli powder, and most spice powders typically found in the masala dabba of Gujaratis. Bhavnagar style bhungara bateta is quite spicy and leaves a warm after-taste – and that is how it is supposed to be. To balance the spiciness, this potato preparation is served with crispy pipe fryums. The combo is simply awesome, and definitely a must-try! You can also try other Gujarati treats like Patra or Phoolwadi. Tips for bhungara bateta. 1. Prefer to use cooked baby potato halves for this recipe as it is easily picked with pipe fryums (bhungara). 2. Use fresh tomato pulp only. Not readymade tomato pulp. 3. Kashmiri chilli powder adds a nice red colour to the gravy. But if you don’t have it, replace it with chilli powder. 4. Serve it immediately before it dried out. Enjoy bhungara bateta recipe | Gujarati street food | how to make Bhavnagar style bhungara bateta | with step by step photos.

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patra recipe | Gujarati patra | Maharashtrian alu vadi | 28 amazing images. patra recipe is also called Gujarati patra or Maharashtrian alu vadi. If you have a Gujju friend or a gujju colleague, you would have definitely heard of patra or would have known their love for this supremely delicious dish! You can also easily make it at home by simply following the patra recipe we have got for you!! Colcocasia leaves are very nutritious as well as tasty, especially if made into patras – a smooth paste of besan with spicy, sweet and sour flavours is applied over the leaves, rolled and steamed. This requires skill and practice; however, it is easy once you start doing it. Patras make an amazing side dish with the meal. My mother would make this for evening snack or as an accompaniment with the meal. Sometimes, when colacassia leaves would not be available, she would use big and long spinach leaves to prepare patra. You can also make mini patras by using small leaves to make small rolls. Some people like it plain piping hot from the steamer without tempering while some prefer it with the tempering. Tasty as the cooked Gujarati patra option might be, the best way to have patras is fried! deep fry the cooked patras till crisp and have them with tea or sweet and sour chutney. Enjoy patra recipe | Gujarati patra | Maharashtrian alu vadi

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besan khandvi recipe | Bengal gram flour khandvi | Protein rich healthy khandvi | Gujarati khandvi farsan | with amazing 32 images. If somebody asks you to make besan khandvi, they are testing your cooking skills! This delectable Gujarati snack, Bengal gram flour khandvi is made of a besan and curd batter, is one of the tastiest foods you can sink your teeth into. Appearing like tightly-rolled up sheets, neatly cut and tempered attractively, the visual appeal is so strong you just cannot pass the plate by without picking one. However, this besan khandvi delicacy also needs a bit of practice to master. This detailed besan khandvi recipe will help you all the way through, making sure you get it right. A serving of Protein rich healthy khandvi provides around 7.4 mg of protein making it a protein rich Indian recipe. Lots of besan is used in the recipe where Besan has more good fat than whole wheat flour and also higher protein content. Rich in complex carbohydrates and with a low glycemic index, besan is good for diabetics too. Enjoy how to make besan khandvi recipe | Bengal gram flour khandvi | Protein rich healthy khandvi | Gujarati khandvi farsan | with step by step photos below.

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nylon khamman dhokla | Gujarati nylon khamman dhokla | instant nylon khamman dhokla | with 18 amazing images nylon khamman dhokla is a soft and fluffy steamed snack from the Gujarati repertoire. This all-time favourite is enjoyed as a starter , as a tea-time snack, or even for breakfast. Basically, something you can have any time you are hungry! These Gujarati nylon khamman dhokla are so soft and spongy that the reference to nylon is really apt! What is more, this recipe is also very easy to implement if you follow these simple instructions properly and practice it a bit. The addition of fruit salt to the batter, and water to the tempering, are the two main factors responsible for the super-soft and spongy nature of this dhokla. Temper just before serving, for the perfect “100/100”! I would like to give you some tips/suggestions to make a perfect nylon khamman dhokla. 1. Add the lemon juice and salt to the dough. As this is a sweet and slightly sour dhokla, we add lemon juice. Alternately you can add citric acid (nimbu ka phool). The lemon juice (or citric acid) and fruit salt create a fizzy reaction which results in soft, spongy khaman. 2. Mix well using a whisk to get a smooth Nylon Khamman Dhokla batter. The batter will have to mixed very well as the sugar needs to dissolve properly. If you want you can keep the batter aside for 10-15 minutes till the sugar has properly dissolved. 3. Grease 175 mm. (7") diameter thali with a little oil. This is an important step because greasing helps the nylon khamman dhokla come out of the plate without breaking or sticking. 4. Just before steaming, add the fruit salt. This will react with the lemon juice to give a fluffy batter. 5. Gently mix the fruit salt in the batter till just mixed. Do not over mix the batter, it should be airy and fluffy like this! 6. Pour the tempering over the prepared dhoklas and spread it evenly. Make sure the dhoklas are warm when you pour the tempering or else they will not soak the water in. Serve nylon khamman dhokla with green chutney. Enjoy nylon khamman dhokla | Gujarati nylon khamman dhokla | instant nylon khamman dhokla | with detailed step by step photos.

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sev usal recipe | Gujarat street food sev usal | sev usal chaat | enjoy with amazing 36 photos. Everyone of you might have heard of the very famous Maharashtrian snack "Usal", here we have given it a twist by transforming it into a chaat. sev usal is a very famous Gujarat street food from Vadodara. Chaat are popular savoury snack around India. sev usal chaat is made using assortments of chutneys, spices, crunchy bites like papdi, sev, tikkis, boond, puri. If you have guests coming over, you can win them with this recipe. Easy to make sev usal, all you need to do is prepare everything before hand toss everything while serving and serve immediately. Sev usal chaat is a unimaginably scrumptious treat and has a vibrant burst of flavors. The procedure of making sev usal is divided into two steps. First is making the ragda and second is assembling it. For making ragda, we have taken soaked white peas over night and cooked them in pressure cooker. Make sure that you do not over cook them or the sev usal chaat might be mushy, we need the white peas to give a mouth fill. Once the white peas are cooked, drain them and make the tempering. Take oil in a deep non stick pan, add mustard seeds and asafoetida, this spice also known as hing helps in digestion; as pulses and dals are hard to digest. Add onions and tomatoes, you can also use tomato puree if you wish to. Once these are cooked, add Indian spices like red chilli powder, turmeric powder, coriander powder, salt and little water and cook. Add cooked vatana, corainder leaves which add freshness and lemon juice for a tangy hint. Add water, make sure you do not add excessive water as we do not want our radga to be runny. And our ragda for sev usal is ready. You can use this ragda for various other chaats too. After the ragda is prepared, the next step is assembling it. So to assemble it, take a little portion of ragda in a bowl. Top it with little garlic chutney, green chutney and meetha chutney. You can adjust he quantity of chutneys according to your preference of sweet or spicy. To add nice bite to the sev usal add boiled and chopped potatoes and onions, add coriander leaves and lastly add sev. Our Gujarat street food sev usal is ready to be served!! I make sev usal for my family on weekends for evening snack and sometimes even for dinner. It is really quick and easy to make. All the condiments used to make it are also home made. This recipe will give you a palatable and delightful experience and is surely a treat. You can relish this famous sev usal recipe | vadodara special sev usal | sev usal chaat with pav, onions and lemon slices. Enjoy sev usal recipe | vadodara special sev usal | sev usal chaat with step by step photos given below.

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ponk bhel recipe | hurda bhel | tender jowar bhel | sorghum bhel | with 12 amazing images. ponk bhel is a tender jowar bhel and called sorghum bhel in English. ponk bhel is a regional and seasonal speciality, made with a Gujarati delicacy called ‘ponk’. It is basically a savoury snack which is commonly eaten in Indian winters. During a brief period in the winter months, the jowar or white millet grain is very tender and juicy. At this stage, it is called ponk and is the best time to make hurda bhel. These tender seeds are harvested and roasted or cooked in other ways. Generally, in the villages, the ponk is picked from the fields and cooked then and there. Hurda and tender jowar are the other names for ponk. Ponk is super nutritive and healthy and also makes an excellent gluten free cereal. There is a general mood of celebration, a party is thrown, and friends, family and neighbours are invited to come and have a taste of this young seed in ponk bhel! To make ponk bhel we have used juicy ponk seeds to make a chatpata bhel, which everyone will relish. And it is so easy to make too – you just need to toss all the ingredients together! All we have done is combined ponk along with onions, tomatoes, sweet and green chutney, some chaat masala, lemon juice and pepper powder and also mimosa sugar balls to make tender jowar bhel. You can also try other bhel recipes like Corn Bhel or Moong Bhel. Learn to make ponk bhel recipe | hurda bhel | tender jowar bhel | sorghum bhel | with detailed step by step recipe photos and video below.

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Available in the shops and streets of mumbai, this famous pattice is made with a crunchy-creamy peanut and coconut stuffing.

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kand na bhajia recipe | Indian ratalu bhajiya | Gujarati snack recipe | with 18 amazing images. kand na bhajia recipe | Indian ratalu bhajiya | Gujarati snack recipe is a simple which can be made and served in a jiffy. Learn how to make Indian ratalu bhajiya. To make kand na bhajia, dip each slice of yam into the batter so that the slices are evenly coated from all the sides. Remove and sprinkle a pinch of coriander seeds, black pepper powder and sesame seeds on top of the batter-coated yam slices. Heat the oil in a kadhai and deep-fry a few slices at a time till they turn golden brown in colour from both the sides. Drain on absorbent paper and serve immediately with the chutney of your choice. Like all traditional bhajias, Indian ratalu bhajiya is also made by deep-frying thin slices of purple yam dipped in a gram flour batter. The mild sweetness of the kand is perfectly balanced with the spiced besan batter in kand na bhajia. However, the crushed coriander seeds, sesame seeds and the freshly-ground pepper powder that are added just before frying gives it an edge over its counterparts! Serve this Gujarati snack recipe on a rainy day, accompanied by a cup of piping hot masala chai or instant coffee to enhance the experience. Alternatively green chutney is an accompaniment to all fried snacks which everyone enjoys dipping into. Tips for kand na bhajia. 1. Remember to cut thin slices of kand, else they might not cook well while frying. 2. This batter can also be used for making banana bhajia or aloo bhajia. Enjoy kand na bhajia recipe | Indian ratalu bhajiya | Gujarati snack recipe | with step by step photos.

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fafda recipe | Gujarati fafda | fafda gathiya | crispy besan snack recipe | with 19 amazing images. fafda recipe | Gujarati fafda | fafda gathiya | crispy besan snack recipe is made with besan and a handful of spices. Learn how to make Gujarati fafda. To make fafda, combine all the ingredients in a deep bowl and mix well. Knead into a soft dough using enough water till smooth. Take a small portion of the dough and roll into a 50 mm. (2”) cylindrical roll in between your palms. Place the roll on one side of the chopping board or any flat surface and with the base of your palm press and stretch it vertically with light force from one end to the other to form a long strip. Loosen the strip gently with a sharp knife. Heat the oil in a deep non-stick pan and deep-fry on a medium flame till it turns crispy and light brown in colour. You can deep-fry 2 to 3 fafdas at a time. Drain on an absorbent paper. Cool slightly and serve or store in an air-tight container and use as required. Fafda gathiya is a traditional Gujarati snack, which is kind of like a test of one’s cooking skills! This crispy besan snack requires a lot of practice, and once you master the art, it shows your culinary prowess. You need to shape and loosen the dough tactfully, and also have to fry the Gujarati fafda on a medium flame. Otherwise, it will remain soft and not become crispy and light brown. However this crispy besan snack recipe is completely worth the effort and time you spend, and the outcome will be much appreciated by everybody apart from your own satisfaction and pride of biting into homemade Fafda! It is served with a famous Gujarati sweet – jalebi and with raw papaya chutney alongside for Sunday breakfast in many Gujarati households. Fafda-jalebi is also a must on occasions like Dusshera. Tips for fafda. 1. The dough cannot be made in advance. Knead it just before deep frying. 2. While stretching ensure you apply uniform pressure on the fafda so it is evenly shaped. Also apply the pressure only with the heels of your palms. 3. While you are shaping the fafda, you can keep the remaining dough covered with a damp muslin cloth to prevent it from drying. 4. Do not shape all fafda at a time. Shape 2 to 3 fafda at a time and deep fry simultaneously. 5. Remember to cool the fafda completely before storing, else they might turn soggy. You can also try other Gujarati dry snacks like Shakarpara and Masala Khakhra. Enjoy fafda recipe | Gujarati fafda | fafda gathiya | crispy besan snack recipe | with step by step photos.

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fafda chutney recipe | Indian besan chutney | Gujarati khaman kadhi | kadhi chutney for khaman and fafda | with 20 amazing images. fafda chutney recipe | Indian besan chutney | Gujarati khaman kadhi | kadhi chutney for khaman and fafda is an accompaniment to Gujarati snacks. Learn how to make Indian besan chutney. To make fafda chutney, combine the besan, turmeric powder, chilli powder, salt and 1¾ cups of water in a deep bowl and whisk well. Keep aside. Heat the oil in a deep non-stick pan and add the mustard seeds. When the seeds crackle, add the green chillies, ginger, curry leaves and asafoetida and sauté on a medium flame for 30 seconds. Add the besan-water mixture and sugar, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 2 to 3 minutes, while stirring continuously. Add the lemon juice and mix well. Serve immediately with fafda. A breakfast of fafda served with this Indian besan chutney is every Gujarati’s idea of a perfect start to Sunday or any holiday. Also enjoyed on other festivals like Holi and Dusshera, this awesome chutney amazes you with its brilliant flavour and mouth-feel. It is often teamed up with Jalebi and Gujarati Raw Papaya Chutney and served as a brunch in Gujarati households. The kadhi chutney for khaman and fafda may be made at home or bought readymade. What makes it unique is that it’s homely yet there’s something special about it. Made with besan as the main ingredient, its taste is intensified with a tempering of mustard seeds, green chillies, ginger, curry leaves and asafoetida. The finish touch of this Gujarati khaman kadhi is the lemon which gives the besan chutney a splendid taste. The fafda chutney tends to thicken after a while, so add a little water before serving and adjust the consistency if required. Tips for fafda chutney. 1. After adding the besan mixture to the tempering, remember to stir continuously to avoid lump formation. 2. Instead of finely chopped ginger and green chillies, you can also add ginger green chilli paste. Learn how to make and store ginger-green chilli paste. Enjoy fafda chutney recipe | Indian besan chutney | Gujarati khaman kadhi | kadhi chutney for khaman and fafda | with step by step photos.

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The aroma and flavour of any homemade masala is a notch higher than store-bought ones because it is both fresh and pure. Dabeli Masala is no exception. Homemade Dabeli Masala has a really appetizing aroma and fabulous taste, which makes your Dabeli extra special. Dabeli is a scrumptious snack from the Kutch region, which is very popular on Mumbai’s roadside food scene. It features ladi pav sandwiched with a horde of ingredients like mashed potatoes, pomegranate and masala peanuts, all flavoured excitingly with Dabeli Masala. Serve the Dabeli made with homemade Dabeli Masala immediately after preparation to enjoy the fresh texture and vibrant burst of flavours. You can also try other popular street foods like Ram Ladoo, Delhi Street Food Chaat or Bread Aloo Chaat, Bengali Street Food .

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ghughra recipe | Jamnagari ghughra | vatana na ghughra | green peas ghughra | matar gujiya / karanji | ghughra recipe is a variation to the sweet coconut stuffing in which green peas have been used. Learn how to make vatana na ghughra. Flaky, yet soft coating with a perfectly balanced green peas stuffing, rolled, shaped and fried till crisp is what describes matar gujiya / karanji. This is a common snack made during the festival of Diwali. Try it out and you would make over and over again without a festival or an occasion coming up too! To make ghughra, first make a soft dough by combining maida, melted ghee and salt using enough water. Knead again using the oil till smooth. Keep aside under a wet muslin cloth. Then for the stuffing, heat the oil in a broad non-stick pan and add the cumin seeds and asafoetida. When the seeds crackle, add the green peas and sauté on a medium flame for a few seconds. Sprinkle 1 tbsp water, mix well and cover and cook on a slow flame for 7 minutes, while stirring occasionally. Add the sugar, green chilli paste, ginger paste, coriander, coconut, sesame seeds, lemon juice and salt, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 1 minute. Cool slightly and divide the stuffing into 20 equal portions. Keep aside. Then make the karanji. Divide into 20 portions and roll one portion into a 4” circle, place little stuffing and fold to make a semi-circle. Pinch the edges of the ghughra. Roll and shape all ghughras and deep-fry in hot oil till golden brown. Serve immediately with green chutney. While the vatana na ghughra are typically half-moon shaped, you can also make them in other shapes too, if you wish to! Pinching the gughras is an art which you can master over time. They look pretty if uniformly pinched. However, you can keep them plain edged too if you cannot get a uniform pinched edge at the circumference. These Jamnagari ghughra make tea-time significantly more interesting! Fry the ghughras just before serving as they tend to get cold and soggy after a while. Serve them with green chutney at snack time. You can also serve these green peas ghughra as farsan in a Gujarati thali set menu likePanchkutiyu Shaak, Rasawala Chana, Rotlis, Raiwala Marcha, cutney and Shrikhand. Tips for ghughra. 1. Ensure that the green peas are not boiled and coarsely crushed. You just need to blend them in a mixer for 5 seconds and they will be coarsely crushed. This texture is needed for a good mouthfeel. 2. Cool the mixture before shaping ghughras, else the dough might have cracks due to the steam generated. 3. Deep fry the ghughras on a slow flame so they cook uniformly. Enjoy ghughra recipe | Jamnagari ghughra | vatana na ghughra | green peas ghughra | matar gujiya / karanji.

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instant khatta dhokla recipe | khatta dhokla using idli batter | white dhokla using idli batter | with 20 amazing images. We have used idli batter to make the instant khatta dhokla recipe. This khatta dhokla using idli batter requires ZERO fermentation and great to use your left over idli batter. So if you have idli for dinner, next day use the idli batter to make white dhokla for breakfast. The ‘khatta’ in the instant khatta dhokla is the dominant flavour of this traditional khatta dhokla and this sourness is brought about by adding a little sour curds. Gujarati’s also call khatta dhokla. Gujaratis and khatta dhokla go synonymous. White dhokla are popular steamed cakes made using rice and urad dal. Also, there are hundreds of variation to the dhokla recipe, here we have made it instantly by using idli batter and skipping the long fermentation hours and waiting. Traditionally there is no tempering made for the safed dhokla but, if you like then heat some oil and temper with mustard seeds and curry leaves and add it to the batter before steaming. Alternatively you can also spread this tempering on the dhokla after steaming. Tips and notes for instant khatta dhokla. 1. Rice, dals, fermented food in general are a bit difficult to digest, hence a little addition of hing will help in aiding digestion. 2. You can make sour curd at home by adding more culture (curd) in milk and letting it ferment for a longer duration at room temperature. If sour curd is not available, add a little lemon juice to make the batter sour. 3. The best part about this quick khatta dhokla is the batter does not require any soaking or fermenting. 4. Just before steaming, sprinkle the fruit salt. After adding the fruit salt, do not let the batter sit idle for a long time or else you won’t get soft, spongy white dhoklas. 5. I personally love drizzling ghee on top of khatta dhokla to keep moist and soft. I usually make instant khatta dhokla for evening snack or serve it as a side dish along with any meal. Sometimes, also use this as a tiffin treat as my kids love these soft khatta dhokla, you can also carry it along while travelling or on a one day train journey!! You can also make this quick khatta dhokla when you have guests walking in suddenly or use this as a breakfast recipe! Also try other dhokla variants like Methi Moong Dal Dhokla, Rava and Vegetable Dhokla and Chola Dal Dhokla. Learn to makeinstant khatta dhokla recipe | khatta dhokla using idli batter | white dhokla using idli batter | with detailed step by step recipe photos and video below.

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lilva kachori recipe | fresh toovar kachori | Gujarati fresh tuvar dana kachori | winter kachori recipe | hare toovar dane ki kachori | with 30 amazing images. lilva kachori is the famous snack made during the winter months which is extremely famous in the city of Ahmedabad and Valsad in Gujarat. Gujarati fresh tuvar dana kachori is a traditional kachori made with a stuffing of fresh toovar and green peas perked up with ginger and green chillies. A dash of lemon adds to the chatpata taste of the stuffing, making this a really exciting snack to bite into on a cold winter’s day. To make lilva kachori, first make the dough. Combine all the ingredients in a deep bowl, mix well and rub in between your palms to form a breadcrumbs like mixture. Knead into a semi-soft dough using enough water. Keep aside. Then for the stuffing, heat the oil in a broad non-stick pan, add the asafoetida, turmeric powder, ginger and green chilli paste and sauté on a medium flame for 30 seconds. Add the coarsely blended toovar and green pea mixture, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 5 to 7 minutes, while stirring occasionally. Add all remaining ingredients and cook on a medium flame for 1 minute, while stirring occasionally. Keep aside to cool slightly. Then shape the kachori. Divide the stuffing and dough into 12 equal portions. Roll out a portion of the dough into a 75 mm. (3") diameter circle without using any flour for rolling. Place one portion of the stuffing in the centre. Bring together all the sides, seal it tightly, pinching in the center. Shape more kachoris and deep fry 3 at a time on a slow flame for 8 minutes. Serve immediately with green garlic chutney. The flaky and crisp hare toovar dane ki kachori with an excitingly spicy stuffing, is a must-try recipe in the winter months, when fresh toovar is available in the markets. It owes its texture to the unique way of making its dough. You have rub the maida with melted ghee till it resembles bread crumbs and then knead it into a dough. Like most fried snacks this winter kachori recipe tastes amazing with green garlic chutney. Together the duo makes a perfect winter snack to be enjoyed as a family treat. This fresh toovar kachori is also served as a farsan as a part of Gujarati thali with puris, sabzi and Gujarati Kadhi. Tips for lilva kachori. 1. Blend the green peas and fresh toovar very coarsely so you can enjoy its texture. Add it to the mixer jar and blend for about 2 to 3 seconds and it is ready. 2. Deep-fry the kachoris on a slow flame so they cook well from inside and attain their flaky texture too. 3. You can half deep-fry them, cool and then store in an air-tight container in the refrigerator for 1 to 2 days. Just before deep-frying remove them and fry them till done. You can also try other kachori recipes like Khasta Kachori Chaat , and Mawa Kachori. Enjoy lilva kachori recipe | fresh toovar kachori | Gujarati fresh tuvar dana kachori | winter kachori recipe | hare toovar dane ki kachori | with step by step photos.

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rice khichu | gujarati rice khichu | rice flour khichu | chawal ka atta khichu | with 12 amazing images rice khichu is a simple quick snack to make made of mainly rice flour which is cooked with spices. Gujarat is known for its many snacks that are a treat to the palate even while being friendly to the stomach! Here is another such easy to make rice khichu and easily digestible afternoon snack. It’s so popular that its a common Gujarati street food. Rice khichu is so named because it has to be served really hot, when it is soft and aromatic. Serving it in the traditional way with oodles of raw oil is how gujarati rice khichu is served. Alternatively, we suggest you shape rice flour khichu with an interesting mould, and top it with just a little bit oil before serving. When make the recipe, soda bi carb and salt is added. So be cautious while adding salt as soda will make the khichu a bit salty. At home, we make this chawal ka atta khichu for dinner or at times for quick evening snack . Always pour some oil on top of thekhichu and then top it with koro sambhar. Enjoy gujarati rice khichu with detailed step by step images given below.

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cold cocoa milkshake | cocoa chocolate milkshake | cocoa smoothie | with 8 amazing images. Looking a drink to beat the heat? cold cocoa milkshake is an ideal and perfect choice. It is loved by kids as well as adults. As I was always a difficult kid when it came to milk, my mother would make cocoa milkshake for me and I would slurp it down in seconds. Basic ingredients are used for making cocoa milkshake and it doesn’t take more than 5 minutes to prepare it. Cocoa milkshake is made with cocoa powder, sugar, chilled milk and few ice cubes, all ingredients blended in a hand blender. You can also add ice cream if you wish to, it gives a smooth and creamy texture to the milkshake.. Cocoa powder is rich in polyphenols like flavonoids, catechins and epicatechins. These show anti-inflammatory effect as well help the body get rid of harmful free radicals and thus reduce the onset of various chronic diseases like heart disease, diabetes and cancer. Always make use of good quality cocoa powder to make cocoa milkshake. Need an excuse to start your day with chocolate? Garnish the cold cocoa milkshake with chocolate shavings. This cold cocoa chocolate milkshake confection makes the best substitute for coffee, especially when the weather is hot and humid and you don’t fancy a hot beverage. Enjoy cold cocoa milkshake | cocoa chocolate milkshake | cocoa smoothie with detailed step by step photos and videos below.

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piyush recipe | homemade Gujarati piyush |how to make traditional Maharashtrian piyush at home | piyush drink | with 28 amazing images. piyush recipe | homemade Gujarati piyush |how to make traditional Maharashtrian piyush at home | piyush drink is a rich satiating drink with pleasing yellow colour. Learn how to make traditional Maharashtrian piyush to home. To make piyush, combine shrikhand, unsalted buttermilk, sugar, cardamom powder and nutmeg powder in a deep bowl and whisk well. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Pour equal quantities of the drink in 4 individual glasses and serve chilled garnished with pistachios and saffron. Homemade Gujarati piyush tastes like nectar, and nothing short of it, especially on a hot summer’s day when you are on a fast. This faraal recipe keeps you full for quite some time, as it is made with sumptuous ingredients like shrikhand and fresh buttermilk. Make it on occasions like Mahashivratri, Janmashtami or Ekadashi for upvas. The assortment of spices used, especially kesar, give the piyush drink a very rich hue and flavour. We have garnished with pistachios, as they contrast in colour and show up well against the Piyush, but you can use other nuts as well. While this traditional Maharashtrian piyush at home makes use of readymade shrikhand, for an authentic homely aroma and flavour, you can make keasr elaichi shrikhand in your own kitchen. Tips for piyush. 1. The butter milk should not have salt or cumin seeds powder in it. This has to be plain buttermilk. 2. Use thick curd instead of buttermilk, if you like a thick piyush drink like a lassi. 3. Use a good quality kesar for best colour. Some more cooling drinks to enjoy on days you are fasting - Thandai, Coconut Kewra Drink and Minty Mango Delight. Enjoy piyush recipe | homemade Gujarati piyush |how to make traditional Maharashtrian piyush at home | piyush drink | with step by step images.

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masala chaas recipe | spiced buttermilk recipe | healthy masala chaas | chaas masala | with 20 amazing images. masala chaas also called spiced buttermilk is a perfect way to beat the heat during the hot Indian summer. This is a variation to the basic chaas recipe and easy and quick to make. An ubiquitous drink, which is available all over the country in shops and eateries small and big, the Masala Chaas is an instant refresher. To make the masala chaas, combine the mint leaves, coriander, green chillies, cumin seeds powder, black salt and ½ cup of curds in a mixer and blend till smooth. Combine the prepared mint coriander mixture, remaining 1½ cups of curd, salt and 2½ cups of chilled water in a deep bowl and mix well using a whisk. Serve spiced buttermilk chilled. The black salt, spice powders and other ingredients added to the whisked curds result in a revitalizing rush of flavour that is sure to boost your energy levels in spiced buttermilk. See why we think this is a healthy masala chaas? The spiced buttermilk is made from all healthy ingredients. Curds help in digestion as it has very good bacteria. Probiotics in curds acts as a mild laxative and help in weight reduction, good for your heart and build immunity. Pudina being an anti-inflammatory reduces the inflammation in the stomach and shows a cleansing effect. Although pre-packaged Masala Chaas is readily available from different brands, nothing can beat the flavour of a freshly-made glassful of homemade masala chaas. Do try other Indian drinks like Amlana, Cardamom Lassi, Nibu Pani, Saunf Sherbet and Khus Drink. Enjoy how to make masala chaas recipe | spiced buttermilk recipe | healthy masala chaas | chaas masala | with detailed step by step photos and video below.

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Hamari Delhi chaat jaise popular hai, waise hi Gujarat ki chaat bhi lajawab hai. My wife makes khaman, katta dhokla, dabeli, khandvi very often in evening snacks. Amiri khaman is my favourite which she makes for me when khaman dhokla is made. On special occasion Patra bhi banayee jaati hai lunch ya dinner ke saat.