Tikho Khichdo – Peeled Wheat Risotto
“The people who give you their food give you their heart.” Ceaser Chavez In the bygone times (much before electronic and social media took over) the …
Kotha Ni Chutney – Wood Apple Chutney
All my school life I lived with the belief that kothu (wood apple), chani bor (wild jujube) , katra (tamarind), aambodiya (dried masala mango slices) …
Tri-Rangi Surti Patties
In Gujarat, the fasting and feasting seasons brings with it many food items that are both lip-smacking and indulgent as well as rich in calories. Since …
Bajri – Methi Na Thepla
Soft, flaky, mildly spiced with hint of sweetness that is balanced with sourness Bajri-Methi na Thepla can be termed as Gujarati equivalent to Aloo Paratha. It is …
Surti Undhiyu
During December of 2015, I took a trip to Surat with the dual intention, first was to meet my extended family and second was digging …
Wadhwani Marcha Nu Athanu/ Sweet Peppers Pickled in Mustard
Wadhwan – a town tucked along the city of Surendranagar in Saurashtra gives its name to a variety of mildly hot red peppers Wadhwani Marcha that …