Gujarat, known as the “Jewel of Western India”, is famous for its rich past, white sweets, vibrant festivals and of course, mouth-watering cuisines. Gujarati food is one of our favorites as it is tangy, sweet and mildly spicy. Gujarati cuisine, a heaven for vegetarians, uses common vegetables and mild spices to create inventive meals that will have you licking your fingers. By now, you all have tasted the popular Dhokla, Fafda, Thepla and more. But, there is much more to eat in this area! So, if you too want to taste Gujarat at your home this weekend, try these scrumptious street food recipes:
(Also read: 5 Best Gujarati Sweets To Try At Home: From Shrikhand To Mohanthal And More!,
Here are 7 Gujarati Street Food Recipes
1. Handvo
A delicious mixture of rice, lentils, coriander, buttermilk, flour and bottle gourd is used to make it delicious. You can serve this dish with any chutney of your choice. This recipe is easy to make and only takes 30 minutes.
2. Khandvi
One of the most popular Gujarati snacks is this roll-up, delicate dish. It is made with gram flour and seasoned with curry leaves, coconut and mustard seeds. With a cup of tea, this melt-in-your-mouth snack is simply delightful.
3. Dabeli
Dabeli is one of the Gujarati street dish which is loved not only in the state but across the country. The best part of Dabeli is that one can customize the traditional dishes according to their taste. If you like it spicy, don’t forget to add garlic chutney!
4. Letter
Patra is yet another wonderful and crunchy traditional Gujarati street food. Similar to Khandvi, it is a bite-sized rolled snack. However, the patra is made from arbi leaves. This street food is steamed and can be made in no time.
5. Gout
Every tea shop in the state sells the popular Gujarati farsan snack called gathiya. Pickles or dry chillies go best with these fried besan patties. It’s the perfect snack to savor any day.
6. Row
Most of the panki is made by boiling rice batter in banana leaves. Despite the fact that it may sound simple, we can assure you that the taste of the dish will captivate you.
7. Muthia
These steamed muthias are perfect for mid-meal and are made from fenugreek leaves, gram flour, flour, salt and chili powder. They are perfect for any occasion and are really delicious.
Try these delicious Gujarati snacks, and let us know which one is your favourite!