Dhokla,as we know, is the famous dish from the state of Gujarat made with chickpea flour/ besan.A batter is made and it is steamed.After which a seasoning of mustard,asafoetida is poured over.The dhokla is then sliced and then served garnished with grated coconut, coriander leaves.There are several varieties of Dhokla like khamman dhokla, Khatta dhokra,…
Shrikhand is a popular dessert in Western India. It is made of hung curd / yogurt sweetened with sugar , flavored with saffron and cardamom and garnished with nuts. It is a rich and creamy dessert and a part of the meal in Gujarati weddings. Shrikhand can be enjoyed as a dessert or can be…
Gol Papdi is a sweet dish from Gujarat.I was always in the thought that the name for Gol Papdi is not so apt.I wondered it was square when the name suggested it was Gol-meaning spherical/ladoo shaped!Then my search on the net made me realize that GoL was for the jaggery rather than the round shape!!…
A soft and tasty flatbread from the kitchens of Gujarat..It has a hint of spices and nutritious fenugreek leaves.Since fresh fenugreek leaves were not available,I used Kasuri Methi .I found many variations for this recipe and stuck to this one. I used: Whole wheat flour -3 cups Kasuri Methi -2 tablespoons[or fresh methi a small…
I almost missed posting mango based recipe this season.I am not a huge fan of mangoes but I just buy a few so as to be part of the mango mania.But this year I didn’t even buy a single one.My neighbor who has a tree in her yard learnt about Lil angels ‘sudden’ fondness for…
