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 …
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. …
Paind – traditional foods for winters
The Gujarati Shabdkosh/dictionary describes Vasana as “foods consisting of various medicinal herbs and spices prepared and consumed during winters.” Vasana are superfoods created in our …
Bafanu – the boiled roots and tubers pickle
A pickle tray on the dining table is integral to any meal, its contents are so powerful both in terms of taste and presence that …
Cheel ne Tuver na Lilva ni Kadhi -Bathua greens and fresh pigeon peas in yogurt soup
Cheel are Lilva ni kadhi is a  fantastic winter delicacy that should never be missed if you can lay your hands on Cheel a wild …
Lila Chana ni Dal – Fresh Green Chickpea Dal
From the dry, arid and salt laden region of Gujarat comes this most amazing tasting and soulful Lila Chana/popta  ni Dal Green Chana Dal/ fresh …
Shing Khajoor na Ladoo
Shing Khajoor na Ladoo or Peanuts and Dates Truffles  make an ideal energy food for winters. In Gujarat we it is very common to eat …
Aathela Aamla – Indian Gooseberries in brine
Athela Aamla in brine….winter is the time when most homes in my part of India have bottles full of aathela-aamla sitting on their  kitchen counters… …
Kachariyu – Tahini and Jaggery Fudge
Kachariyu, is a quintessential winter food  of Gujarat. Tasty, earthy, nourishing, humble and frugal all at the same time!! You can read more about this …
Lila Chana ane Lila Lasan nu Hummus -Fresh Chickpeas and Green Garlic Hummus
Lila Chana ane Lila Lasan nu Hummus ( fresh chickpeas and green garlic hummus) intriguing, right? However, to me it is a dip I ground …