Noli Nom nu Vardu, Luneli Kakdi ane Juwar no Rotlo
Let’s continue our exploration of Anavil foodways with our special menu for Noli Nom – Vardu, Juwar no Rotlo, ane Luneli Kakdi. But first a …
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 …
Mug ma Patra – Dhokli envelopes in Sprouted Moong beans
Mug ma Patra!! Yes, yet another Dhokli post and there will be more to follow 😉 as I explore the numerous Dhokli versions regional Gujarati …
Uchadta Pani ni Dhokli – when food is frugal yet delicious
Isn’t food supposed to be like so, frugal yet delicious, cooked with minimum effort and ingredients but maximum on flavour and value? Uchada Pani ni …
Penda Dhokli – The Diasporic Dhokli
Interestingly, Warsha and I connected over my stuffed Dhokli post on Instagram. And here we are doing a Dhokli post, together. I am so grateful …
Dry Fruit Barfi
Tarla Dalal’s recipe to Dry Fruit Barfi Stir-fried Fresh Green Chickpeas Serves -16 pieces