Gujaratis are well-known for their food cuisines and you may have heard two or three famous food items like Dhokla and Khaman before. But let me tell you, the cuisines are not limited to these items only, there is more to it. Therefore here I am with a list of top famous Gujarati cuisines you must try at least once.
Thepla
Thepla is one famous Gujarati dish loved by Gujaratis. They are often mistaken as parathas but they are a little different from it. Thepla is made of wheat, spices and fenugreek leaves mixed well in a dough. It is served with pickles or you can also have it with any Indian curry. Theplas are a popular travel food among Gujaratis. Whenever a Gujarati travels, it is mandatory to carry theplas with them.
Dhokla
How can I not add Dhokla in this list? Dhokla is the most loved dish of Gujarat. Made of fermented rice and peas, and fried in mustard, cumin seeds relish your taste buds at once. Served with chutney made of tamarind and dates, it tastes heavenly in your mouth.
Khaman
This dish is a blend of spicy and sweet taste, made of the fermented gram flour mixture. Khaman’s dual mixture of sweet and spicy flavor makes it yummier and favorite among every Gujarati.
Handvo
Handvo is another specialty of Gujarati cuisine. It comes from the family of Dhokla but it looks and tastes quite different from it. Basically, it is a single-layered bread cooked in a pressure cooker. Guards, ginger, peas, garlic, green chillies, and coriander are the key ingredients of it. Served with pickle, it is definitely a lip-smacking dish.
Undhiyu
Undhiyu is a famous dish prepared during the kite festival i.e Uttarayan. This dish is an amalgamation of different vegetables with spices and dry fruits dipped in oil. Served with puris, it tastes like heaven and you can’t get over with it.
Sev Tamataa nu Shaak
This dish is an easy dish that you can make when you are in a hurry. It is a kind of tomato curry made with tomatoes and garnished with onions, coriander, and Sev. It tastes delicious and can also be prepared easily and quickly.
Khakhra
Khakhra is a Gujarati cuisine that is made of dry thin crust wheat bread consisting of cumin seeds, fenugreek, and spices. This dish is basically a snack that you can have any time. It is one of the healthiest dishes too, so if you are dieting then you can have this tasty khakhra whenever you feel hungry.
Patra
Patra is one of the tastiest dishes of Gujarati cuisine. Made of colocasia leaves mixed with gram flour and spices, it is also one of the healthiest and tastiest dishes you can ever have.
Dabeli
Dabeli is kind like Vada pav stuffed with mashed potatoes, spices, and peanuts. Served with a chutney made of tamarind and dates, it simply tastes luscious.
Gota
Gota is another popular dish consumed heavily by the people of Gujarat. It is crunchy, made of fenugreek and gram flour mixture, and tastes utterly delicious.
Muthiya
Muthiya is a mixture of almost all Indian flours mixed. Fried in hot oil with curry leaves, mustard, and season seeds, it tastes divine. It is consumed as a snack and is undeniably delicious.
So these were the top Gujarati dishes you must try once.
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[…] Gujaratis are well-known for their food cuisines and you may have heard two or three famous food items like Dhokla and Khaman before. But let me tell you, the cuisines are not limited to these items only, there is more to it. Therefore here I am with a list of top famous Gujarati cuisines you must try at least once. […]