Chibhda nu Kachumber, one of the many ways wild-melons are enjoyed
Kachumbers of Gujarat Chibhdu can be an acquired taste, but people who like it, enjoy it in even with a sprinkle chaat masala. They can …
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Ghau na Ponk no Doodhpaak – ancient grains and the delicacies it enhanced!
Bhal, my native region, was once known for its ancient variety of durum wheat called Bhaliya or Chasiya, or Daudkhani. This particular wheat variety is …
Aambil; a gut friendly millet beverage of Adivasi heritage
During the summer of 2024, our work with women farmers took Purvi and me to the remote regions of Navsari. These interactions allowed us to …
Kobich na shaak ma dhokli
I’ll be honest, I hadn’t expected to find dhokli in a kobich (cabbage) shaak. Who adds dhokli to a vegetable that usually requires no add-ons …
Doodhpaak, Puri, Bataka ni Sooki Bhaaji – the feasts of Gujarati cuisine
A feast from the yore, one that surely calls for a siesta. In fact, it almost incapacitates you from keeping your eyes open if lunch …
Tuver na Dhekra Recipe: A Nostalgic Tea-Time Delight
If you can resist getting addicted to endless reels or feeling the pressure to create content non-stop, and instead stay content with your own pace …
Shakkar Teti no Doodhpaak, one of the many fruit based versions of Gujarati Doodhpaak
The fruit-based Doodhpaks I have been discovering lately bring back fond memories of the fruit-salad dessert we grew up with in the 1970s. This delightful …
The bahuroopi Ghooghri
My first memories of Ghooghri come alive through Ba’s vivid stories of her childhood. She would describe feeding her favourite cow, ghooghri, a warm mixture …
