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 …
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 …
Lapsi – the harbinger of good times
આજે લાપસીની વાત કરવી છે, ઘણો પ્રયત્ન કર્યો આ વિશે અંગ્રેજીમાં લખવાનો પણ મનમાં શબ્દો ગોઠવાયા જ નહીં, પછી થયું કે આપણી લોક વાની ના …
Noli Nom nu Vardu, Luneli Kakdi ane Juwar no Rotlo
Let’s continue our exploration of Anavil foodways with our special menu for Noli Nom – Vardu, Juwar no Rotlo, ane Luneli Kakdi. But first a …
Makai ni thuli-Adad ni Dal, a meal staple to Adivasi tribes of Dahod-Panchmahals
Makai ni Thuli with Urad Dal… Bhaidku, Thuli, and Khichu are gruel-like, porridge-consistency foods that speak a common language while following no fixed rules. As …
Gujarat’s ancient practice of making Ghau no Ponk or Freekeh (as the world knows it)
Last month we bid adieu to yet another season of Ghau no Ponk. Unlike, Juwar no Ponk or Ponk as it is called in South …