Marcha ma Dhokla; fermented Dhokla batter steamed in desi 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, …
Paaki Keri ni Kadhi and introduction to Anavil Brahmin cuisine
For the major part of my life, I have looked at food just as a mean to satisfy hunger. Nothing more. I have cared the …
