the very humble – Thuli
My ancestral village is tucked in a remote corner of Bhal, the wheat bowl of Gujarat. Therefore, wheat has been the staple cereal grain of …
A CART FULL OF MEMORIES…
I grew up in a Gujarati household headed by the family matriarch, my beloved Baa. Born and raised in a very large family she often took pride …
Rice Rotla – Dal with a sprinkle of spice, an honest Dangi meal spread
A Dangi meal reminiscent of a bygone way of life, of life that still prevails in this (and some) nook of Gujarat. Food blogging and …
Khakhra – a Gujarati culinary legacy born from the need to repurpose leftover roti
It is often said, Khakhra and Gujjus go together 😋😉 Before the machine made khakhras in all their modern flavours invaded our lives the sight …
Tal Vat ane Shing Vat – Pounded Sesame or Peanuts with Jaggery
Tal-Vat, Shing-Vat (coarsely ponded Sesame + Jaggery and Peanuts+Jaggery) and times when homemade snacks and meals were the only foods we knew. The snacks were …
Chavanu – the iconic savoury blend
What do you call this?? The farsan/savoury snacks loving Gujjus call it Chavanu, a term that originates from Sanskrit word Charvan meaning raw, dry or …