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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 […]

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. […]

Panchamrit or Panchamrut Recipe
Desserts & Sweets, Fasting Recipes

Panchamrit or Panchamrut Recipe

Panchamrit also known as a Panchamrut, it is a mixture of five foods – milk, yogurt, honey, ghee, and sugar – that is used in Hindu and Jain worship, puja, and abhisheka (consecration ritual). It is often offered during pooja (prayer ritual) and then distributed as prasad (blessed food offering). […]

Dhaniya Panjari Recipe
Desserts & Sweets, Fasting Recipes

Dhaniya Panjari Recipe

Dhaniya Panjari is a famous Indian sweet mixture, served as a prasad that is often made during Hindu festive occasions and offered to God. It is a Ayurvedic sweet dish from the Indian subcontinent which is specially prepared for Krishna Janmashtami festival. It is an energy-dense mixture made with a […]

Nankhatai
Desserts & Sweets

Nankhatai

Nankhatai is a beloved Indian shortbread cookie that is a perfect tea-time snack. With a buttery, crumbly texture and a hint of cardamom flavor, these cookies are sure to please. While the recipe for nankhatai is simple, there are many variations that can be made to customize the cookie to […]