Vadhi, toyli; the fat dispensers of the yore
Vadhi/Vahdi, the older and clay version of Vadhi—the traditional ghee dispenser of the yore—offers a glimpse into the evolution of vessels through time. From what …
Dhokaliyu
Allow me to introduce ઢોકળિયું/Dhokaliyu, the steamer of Gujarati inheritance. Across South India, we have idli patra as a steamer, Maharashtra has modak patra while …
Chaliyu, Taasdi…the bowls of Gujarati serve-ware
These Vatka/વાટકા to us are just bowls. One name for all. However, they are individuals in their own right and Gujarati language has specific names …
Kachumbari – Gujarati for Grater
I have loved collecting preowned vintage paatra/પાત્ર/ vessels much before I began food blogging. A lot of brassware that I now shoot with is a …
