Category Gujarati Food

Beet Salad

Beet Salad This is one of the most natural recipes for health.  There is no cooking required.  At first I thought, “How it will taste?” I was amazed to find that it was highly refreshing, crunchy, nutty and tasty.  I am…

Mutter Methi Malai – Peas with Fenugreek Leaves

Methi Mutter Malai This is a very simple, no-fuss recipe with touch of elegance. It is very quick and healthy. It is also very versatile with many ingredients that can be easily substituted and it still remains very tasty. The…

Dahi Wada – Dal Balls with Yogurt

Dahi Wada Dahi wada is very famous all over India and is a very popular dish in Northern India. It is also in the chaat family. This is how I make Dahi Wada for my family.  It is made from Urad…

Onion Pakora – Fritters

Onion Pakora Onion fritters are very popular all over India. It is a great wonder that even though hygiene is still very poor, the rate of illness is very low in India.  Research shows that most of the poorest people…

Cucumber Relish

This recipe is a traditional Gujarati recipe of Gujarat.  This is very easy, quick to make and tantalizing to the taste buds.  Cucumber relish perks up any dull meal in minutes. Ingredients: 1 Cup Garden or Very Thin Fresh Cucumber…

Khandvi -Dahiwadi- Chickpea Flour Rolls

Khandvi Chickpea Flour Rolls Khandvi is a famous traditional Gujarati dish. In India, the state of Gujarat is very famous for its delicacies. This is one of the so called delicacies. It requires practice and speed to roll it.  My kids…

Gujarati Kadhi – Yogurt Soup

Kadhi In India, the state of Gujarat is very famous for its meals. Gujarati people are very fond of different flavors. Their meals contain a variety of dishes that, according to your taste, can be sweet, sour or spicy. They…

Oatmeal Upama

Oatmeal with Corn Corn is high in nutrients, which is beneficial over-all to good health. It is rich in Vitamin B1 (which is used in the metabolism of carbohydrates), Vitamin B5 (which helps with physiological functions), Folate (that helps generating…

Healthy Buttermilk-Chaas

 Buttermilk with Roasted Cumin Cooking Difficulty Level: Very Easy Cooking Time: 10 Minutes To fight obesity, you must eliminate sugary drinks from your diet. The regular intake of traditional buttermilk provides the body with all essential nutrients and does not…

Ridge Gourd – Turia Masala

Turia Masala Turia is a famous Indian vegetable available all over India. Here in the States my mother-in-law grows plenty in her garden. It is amazing that none of these Turia come out bitter in taste. Because Turia tend to…

Sev Batata Puri

Recently, I read an article in the New York Times about one of my favorite foods. I am always very interested articles about food.  I may even be one of those “foodie-frenzy” people.   I read a very interesting article…

Puri Puffed Bread: Enjoy it Anywhere

  Puri Puffed Bread is a favorite in India and it’s healthier than traditional fried bread – it’s served at many meals and enjoyed by people of all ages. And now you can enjoy it too! All it takes is…