Recipe: Puran Poli/ Ghari Rotli Puran Poli/ Ghari Rotli is a sweet flatbread which is generally enjoyed by Gujaratis during festivals or happy occasions. It is usually served with kadhi and a green shaak or sabji on the side. A generous helping of ghee is a must. What is Puran Poli/ Ghari Rotli? Puran Poli/…
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MOTHER’S DAY RECIPE: MUM’S MATAR KACHORI/GUJARATI PEAS KACHORI Mum’s Matar Kachori/Gujarati Peas Kachori is a deep fried snack with a filling of spicy fresh peas in a flaky and crispy pastry. Mum’s matar kachori is so delicious and she made them perfectly. She didn’t use garam masala. Simply spiced with fresh green chilis and ginger…
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Recipe: Moong Spinach Handvo Moong Spinach Handvo is a gluten free, protein rich and healthy Gujarati snack. This handvo recipe is quite different from the traditional handvo. However, trust me, you will enjoy this version as a healthy snack, appetizer, or even as a lunchbox item. Memories I first made moong spinach handvo for the…
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Recipe: Amiri Khaman/Gujarati Sev Khaman Amiri Khaman /Gujarati Sev Khaman is a popular street food in the state of Gujarat. Khaman is dhokla made from ground chana (chickpea) dal or chickpea flour. Leftover khaman is used for Amiri Khaman/Gujarati Sev Khaman recipe. The leftover dhokla is crumbled up by hand. It is topped with grated…
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EVENT: FOODIEMONDAY/BLOGHOP THEME: #51 CURRIES RECIPE: KERI NU SHAAK | GUJARATI STYLE MANGO CURRY Keri Nu Shaak/Mango Curry is a delicious spicy curry made from semi ripe mangoes. Best enjoyed with some parathas or roti. What is Keri nu Shaak? Shaak in Gujarati refers to a curry or any stir fried vegetable. Such a broad…
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Celebration Time I joined the #FoodieMonday#Bloghop group in the month of March when they were on their 31st theme.This week we are on our 50th theme…wow. Its time to celebrate. Celebration is usually with something sweet.The group decided on #Traditional Sweets. I decided to make an authentic Gujarati mithai (dessert), mohanthal. I get a bit…
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Event: FoodieMonday/ Bloghop & Foodies_Redoing Old Posts Recipe: Makai Ka Kees |Bhutte Ka Kees | Makai No Chevdo Makai Ka Kees is a delicious and easy way to prepare a hot snack using fresh corn during the Monsoon Season. Grated corn is cooked in spices and milk and served as a breakfast or tea time…
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Recipe: Farali Dhokla Farali Dhokla is quite different from the traditional, popular Gujarati steamed snack, dhokla. Usually the batter is made from rice and chana/ moong dal or as in the case of instant dhokla, chickpea flour or besan. Farali Dhokla is made from samo or moriyo and sabudana. No garlic, onion, turmeric powder is…