Bharazi & Mandazi – Gujju loved East African breakfast
A brief research on Amrat pak revealed Gujarati cusine with  East African heritage. I have always believed that the best and originals foods are to …
Charamiya, the pearl millet chillas from Kathiyawar
The evening air at our home was always plump with Ba’s presence. Well, not just evenings!! The mornings would be filled with the rhythmic squeaking …
Faangiya – the wild-green muthiyaa
Faang, I learnt about this wild green during my visits to Jambughoda, a town in the tribal belt of Gujarat. Purvi briefed me the wild …
Ghaayda : the dhokla flour vada from Kutchh…
What’s in a name? A lot, if you ask me. When it comes to foods and recipes the name speaks a lot. Some names share …
Gulab Pak – A classic fudge made-with fragrant heirloom roses
A few years back if you had asked me to buy a cookbook in Gujarati ( my mother-tongue) I would have never listened to you. …
Lasan ni Chutney – fiery hand pounded garlic chutney of Gujarat
Lasan ni chutney/Garlic chutney of Gujarat is a quintessential Kathiyawari chutney, ideally a must have with every Kathiyawari meal. Kathiyawar means the Saurashtra region of …