Among other regional cuisines, there is no denying that Gujarati cuisine is a delight to make and have at home. Some of the reasons it’s so popular are the variety of vegetarian options it has, as well as the simple ingredients needed to make it. So, without further ado, here is our list of the top 10 Gujarati dishes that you can make at home:
Dhokla
World famous Gujarati food dhokla is always a good choice for fans of Gujarati cuisine. It can be prepared at any time and enjoyed by Gujarati cuisine lovers around the world. A fluffy dish made from fermented rice and chickpeas, it is often eaten after being fried with mustard, cumin seeds, and curry leaves to add a rich aroma to the dish. It is ideally eaten with green chutney or meethi chutney.
Khandvi
A delicious and light Gujarati breakfast dish, Khandvi is made up of chickpea flour, salt and sugar, which creates an irresistible sweet and savory taste. It is also known as “Suralichya Vadya” in Maharashtra because it is worshiped by both Gujaratis and Maharashtrians.
manovo
Handvo is an innovative and tasty Gujarati dish that can be created using bottle gourd, crushed peanuts and other seasonal vegetables to make this vegetable pie. The cake is considered to be a bit similar to dhokla in terms of texture, but where it differs is in taste. The Gujaratis use a different type of pressure cooker to make it after adding oil, cumin seeds, mustard, and curry leaves to the container.
crazy
Locho is a fluffy Gujarati snack made from chickpea flour. It has the shape and texture of meatballs and is served in irregular pieces. The locho is seasoned with oil, butter, coriander, sev, spices, and onions to add a richness of flavor. Unlike khaman, which is served in regular chunks, this dish is served fluffier.
the plan
Thepla is a must-try light flatbread made with wheat flour, fenugreek leaves and other spices. The real secret to the delicious taste of theplas is making a dough that has just the right amount of spices and fenugreek leaves. The ginger and garlic provide a nice spicy and aromatic flavor, while the turmeric gives off a lovely color. Combined with curd and chunda, plas is a flavorful and delicious dish that can be easily made at home.
Surti Undhiyu
Undhiyu is a Gujarati mixed vegetable dish that is a regional specialty of Surat, India. This dish is named after the Gujarati phrase “undhu”, which translates to “upside down” because it is traditionally cooked underground in clay pots known as “matlu”, which are fed with charcoal from above and fired. Undhiyu’s ingredients include fried chickpea flour dumplings, plantains and beans, potatoes and peas, simmered to perfection with buttermilk, coconut and spices.
Fafda Jalebi
Fafda Jalebi is a well known and loved Gujarati snack that can be found in every corner of the state. The crunchy snack is made with chickpea flour, turmeric, and carambola seeds. Fafda is an ideal snack to eat throughout the day, especially when eaten with a jalebi, which is fried maida flour shaped like a pretzel or ring. You can easily prepare and savor this dish at home.
Gujarati KhichdYo
Gujarati khichdi is very healthy, easy on the stomach and can be prepared at home with very few ingredients. It is also known as “sadi khichdi” or plain khichdi. This khichdi is made from ingredients like rice, moong dal, vegetables, and ghee and is eaten with buttermilk in Gujarat.
dabeli
Dabeli, found in the Kutch region of Gujarat, is a Gujarati culinary delicacy similar to Bombay Vada Pav in both appearance and composition. In Kutch, around 20 million dabelis are eaten daily, making it the most popular food there. To make the dabeli, you need to fill a bun with mashed potatoes, dabeli masala, spices, peanuts, chutney, pomegranate and sev to give a delicious taste.
Khaman
Khaman is a spongy dish made exclusively from ground chana dal or chickpea flour. Dhokla, on the other hand, is a chewier version of the same dish. The higher proportion of soda in Khaman makes it softer and fluffier, making it more popular than Dhokla. The perfect combination of sweet and savory flavors is found in Khaman, making it a favorite of most people in the state.