Category Gujarati Food

Cottage Cheese Fritters – Bhajia

Cottage cheese fritters or “Pakoras” are a Saturday treat in my house. This is a guilty pleasure. This recipe is very simple and calls for a few ingredients.  Once done, they taste amazingly good. Preparation Time: 10 minutes Cooking Time:  20 minutes…

Mint Julep Grape Juice

Cool off this summer with fresh refreshing, healthy drinks full of antioxidants and vitamins. Everyone loved this drink at my first cooking class at Clabber Girl Cooking School in Terre Haute, IN. What a surprise it was to me when…

Fresh Fruit Juice Cocktail

Fresh juice is always healthy and refreshing.  The goodness of grapes, pineapple, oranges and pomegranate in a cocktail is one I always cherish. It goes very well with our Chaat, savories and snacks.  Usually when I have a lot of…

Mango Milkshake

Mango is the king  of the fruits.  In the heat of the summer, mangoes are good for the body.  Mangoes have strong anti-oxidants, high iron content and they neutralize free radicals.  A one cup serving of mangoes is an excellent…

Kadai Spinach

Spinach has the goodness of fresh vegetables and is one of my favorites. Baby spinach leaves are easy to cook to make a quick and simple dish that is ready in minutes. A variety of spinach dishes can be served…

Milkshake with Cashews & Figs

Dried & Fresh Figs This is a healthy and nutritious milkshake for growing kids and adults, too! It can also be a healthy breakfast item in winter.   Figs are easily available in all ethnic stores. When they are fresh, they are soft…

Bhakri – Thick Indian Bread

This thick bread is a very popular item in Gujarat at supper time. It is eaten with different types of subji and various dals. It is also eaten with Aachar (Indian pickles) and a glass of warm milk.  A farmer’s…

Muthia- Spinach Rolls

Photo of Steamed & Tempered Rolls courtesy of iFood.tv This is a typical Gujarati dish which is very popular and healthy. It is a Muthia dish (rolls made with a fist-shaped dent) and is a very versatile and quick dish. The…

Fresh & Mild Tomato Salsa

This salsa comes from an old recipe called “Tom’s Tacos.” You can make this any time when you want a fresh, slightly spicy, slightly sweet tomato salsa. Cooking Preparation Time: 15 Minutes Cooking Difficulty Level: Easy Recipe Type: Vegetarian Ingredients: …

Pani Puri – Gol Gappa

Pani Puri with Potatoes, Mung Beans, Chickpeas and Date Sauce I grew up in India. The thing I miss most are the tasty bites of food from the street vendors which are famously called “chaat.”  Here, I’ve had the chance…

Mung Dal with Spinach

Spinach with Split Mung Dal This recipe is packed with protein and vitamins. It is quick, easy and tasty. It is eaten with Roti and Rice. Cooking Preparation Time: 30 Minutes     Cooking Difficulty Level: Medium Recipe Type: Vegan…

Kachumber: Finely Diced Salad

Chopped Salad This salad is must with khichadi and other rice dishes.  Kachumber has special place in Thali.  Thali is a selection of different dishes, usually served in small bowls on a round tray.  All of the bowls are filled…