Classic Handvo, an iconic Gujarati Lentil Cake
Talk about Gujarati foods and the first few preparations that immediately get mentioned  are Dhokla, Thepla, Khaman, Khakhra and Handvo. It is an exhaustive list, …
Bhaat na Puda – Leftover Rice Pancakes
A couple of posts back I did this story on food scarcity and how stingy we have become in appreciating the food on our plate. …
Bataka ane Vatana no Rotla – Potato and Peas Pancake
Bataka ane Vatana no Rotlo made using Safed Kada Rice, a folk rice variety of Gujarat. Gujaratis and Farsan (snacks) are inseparable. And the need …
the story of Mix Dal Khichri
Food scarcity was one of the greatest challenges  India faced for a long time. Recurrent famines, wars, growing population, inadequate infrastructure were some of the …
Khatta Mug – Moong Beans in Yogurt Curry
A rather colourful lunch spread that includes Khatta Mug/Moong Beans in yoghurt, Gajar no Sambharo/stir-fried carrots or warm carrot salad and Pilo Bhaat/ Yellow rice …
Khajoor Halwa – a gooey and mildly spiced Date Fudge
As winter chants her way out, sharing here a last post on winter foods I had cooked up while in Ahmedabad a few months back. …