Choli ma Makai ni Dhokli
Over the years, theroute2roots has documented a broad spectrum of Dal-Dhokli/dhokli recipes. The regular dal dhokli, gavar dhokli, etc, are just the tip of the …
Patuda no Lot – from Meenabu’s Keechun Diaries
Joy is an emotion to be felt, but if it could take form, be held and given a tight hug, it would be Keechun Diaries. …
Desi Makai na Dhokla, celebrating the native maize!
My travels across the tribal regions of Gujarat have brought me back to the desi varieties of makai. Makai is a staple to the eastern …
Corn-Potato Handvo – season’s fresh heirloom maize kernels and potatoes cooked as Handvo
The attempts to make and feature various kinds of Handva make me fall for this one-pot meal’s versatility and absolute comfort. It doesn’t matter whether …
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 …
Marcha ma Dhokla; fermented Dhokla batter steamed in capsicum shells
Suppose you had the responsibility of buying vegetables as a teenager. In that case, I am sure mother’s instructions of how to select the right …
Krishna Kamod na Chokha no Handvo… bringing heritage grains to the forefront
Have you ever been lured by the aroma of a simmering pot of desi aromatic rice? Isn’t it the most comforting smell ever? Many of …
Kadhi Masalo for Lip-smacking Lilva, Leelu Lassan ane Amba Haldar ni Kadhi
By now, you may have read some of my articles on Anavil cuisine and tried some of my mom’s recipes on Sheetal’s blog. This time, …
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 …
There’s Patra, and then there’s Anavil Patra
Patra is a popular Gujarati farsan or snack made from Colocasia leaves and one of my favorite Anavil foods. Anavil Brahmins, as I wrote here, …