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Dabeli Masala
Kitchen Basics, Quick Recipes

Dabeli Masala Recipe (Kutchi Masala)

Dabeli Masala also called Kutchi Masala. Dabeli Masala is the main ingredient of the making Dabeli, so today I’m sharing with you the original Dabeli Masala. If you are from Mumbai or from Gujarat, you know the perfect texture and taste of Dabeli Masala and here in the US that […]

Dal Dhokli
Kitchen Basics, Sabji & Curry

Dal Dhokli

Dal Dhokli is very popular Gujarati delicacy, also called Varan Phal or Chakolaya in Maharashtra. It is made up of lentils (Toovar/Arhar Dal). Dhokli is a Sunday lunch delight in most traditional Gujarati households. A perfect combination of spiced whole wheat flour dhoklis cooked in Gujarati khatti-meethi dal. It is […]

Kothimbir Vadi
Appetizers & Snacks

Kothimbir Vadi

Kothimbir vadi; A popular Maharashtrian teatime snack, made with coriander leaves, chickpeas flour and spices. Its steamed and then deep fried until crisp and golden brown. This vadi literally translates to coriander fritters. As the name suggests, coriander leaves are the main ingredient. Other vegetables like onions, carrots, cabbage etc. […]

Fried Modak
Appetizers & Snacks, Desserts & Sweets

Fried Modak

Fried modak is a Maharashtrian variation where the stuffed modak is deep fried rather than steamed. Modak is a sweet dumpling usually stuffed with a coconut and jaggery or sugar filling. The outer shell is made from rice or wheat flour. Traditionally, fried modaks are shaped into small balls or […]

Gujarati Handvo
Appetizers & Snacks

Gujarati Handvo

Gujarati Handvo is believed to have originated in the Kutch region of Gujarat. It is a popular vegetarian Gujarati snack or side dish. It is made from a batter consisting of rice, split lentils, and vegetables. The batter is fermented before cooking. When cooked, handvo is almost cake-like in texture. […]