Mar 27, 2025
There’s one Indian cuisine that has been the center of different types of fusions, which gives the Gujarati cuisine a delightful mix of taste and flavors. Popular across the country, this cuisine is a delightful melange of taste, textures and flavors served with a tadka of fusion. Here are some must-try delicacies from Gujarat that truly deserve a try!
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From spicy to colorful to cheesy, dhoklas are steamed savory snacks made using fermented rice and chickpea flour. Loved for its texture and taste, Dhokla is a fluffy and light snack, which is often enjoyed with green chutney.
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A traditional Gujarati dish, Undhiyu is a mixed vegetable curry with eggplant, potatoes, and beans, slow-cooked with a unique blend of spices. It's especially famous in Surat and is often enjoyed with puris or rotis. This traditional delight has also seen a wave of fusion amidst its growing popularity.
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Another delightful snack is made by spreading a spiced gram flour paste onto colocasia leaves, rolling them up, and steaming them. The result is a soft, flavorful roll sliced into rounds, typically enjoyed with chutney. This traditional dish is further tweaked by fusion lovers and sold as a popular street snack by adding loads of cheese, sauces and what not!
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Handvo is another traditional savory cake made with rice, lentils, and vegetables. This delightful mix of taste, texture and flavors, Handvo is crispy on the outside and soft inside. It's often served with chutneys and is great as a snack or breakfast.
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Khichu, a rare yet delicious dish, this Gujarati delight is made using rice flour and flavored with cumin and sesame seeds. It’s a popular comfort food often eaten with ghee and jaggery, especially during festivals.
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A yogurt-based curry, Gujarati Kadhi is lighter and sweeter compared to its North Indian counterpart. It’s made by cooking yogurt with a mixture of spices, ginger, and curry leaves and is perfect with steamed rice.
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These steamed dumplings made from grated vegetables, chickpea flour, and spices are light yet flavorful. They are often stir-fried to create a crispy texture on the outside, making them a healthy and satisfying snack.
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Another popular street snack from Gujarati cuisine is a tangy and savory tomato curry topped with crispy sev, a delightful dish balancing sweet, sour, and savory flavors. It's a perfect accompaniment to rotis or rice.
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A less well-known delicacy, Chandrapuri is a sweet, savory dish made from ground wheat and jaggery, garnished with cardamom and saffron. It’s often served during special occasions and festivals.
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Lilva Kachori is another hidden gem from Gujarat, which is made by filling a spicy, fresh green bean stuffing inside a crispy Kachori. Lilva Kachori is often deep-fried to perfection and is best paired with tangy tamarind chutney.
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