Author: Vijaylakshmi Baig
Publisher: Roli Books
Year: 2006
Language: English
Pages: 96
ISBN/UPC (if available): 8174361979
Description
Gujarati cuisine is not difficult to cook as long as you are willing and not afraid to experiment.
Gujarat, India’s western-most region, has for many centuries been the centre of commerce and contact between India and countries beyond the Arabian sea. Though Gujaratis were exposed to numerous foreign influences, they retained an innate conservatism and pride in their own traditions. The influence of Jainism also contributed to making for a vegetarian tradition that avoided root vegetables such as onions, garlic, beetroot, and carrots.
The evolution of food is linked to history and geography. Gujarati food varies according to different climates. Khatiawar is s dry region where fresh vegetables are rare, but is rich in dairy produce and pickles. Central Gujarat is more agrarian. Dhokla (steamed savory cakes) and thepla (thin fried chapatis made of what and gram four), the best-known Gujarati fare, come from there because of the variety of vegetables grown there.
Contents
BEVERAGES
Aam Ka Panna
Baaflo
Chaach
SNACKS AND STARTERS
Chewdo
Khaman Dhokla
Khandvi
Kobi Na Moothia
Lavingya Paatra
Mag Ni Dal Na Bhajiya
Matri
Methi Na Dhebra
Methi Na Thepla
Sev
Surati Patties
MAIN COURSE
DRY DISHES
Beans Nu Shak
Karela Bhindu Nu shak
Kela Na Sambhariya
Methi Moothia
Sambhariya Bhindi
Sambhariya Kaddu
Surati Baingan Allo Nu Shak
Tori Nu Shak
Valore Moothia Nu Shak
Vatana Bateta No Rotlo
CURRY DISHES
Khatta Mag
Meethi Dal
Meethi Kadhi
Surati Dal
Surati Kadhi
Sambhariya Ringanani Kadhi
ACCOMPANIMENTS
RICE
Fada Ni Khichdi
Khichu
Mag Na Dal Na Khichdi
Makkai Ni Khichdi
Peela Bhat
Shak Vala Bhat
Vantanano Pulao
SALAD
Fangevela Mag
Papaya Saalad
Surati Saalad
CHUTNEYS AND PICKLES
Chundo
Imli Ni Chutney
Kaachi Keri Ni Chutney
Kothmir Ni Chutney
Mircha Nu Athanu
DESSERTS
Ghau Ni Raab
Matho
Moong Dal Sheera
Shrikhand