Gota (fritters)

Gota (fritters) are made with chickpea flour and vegetables. The most common type of gota is methi (fenugreek) ni bhaji (greens) na gota (fritters). Fenugreek greens are widely available during winter months. Gota is very popular street food and usually eaten as a snack with hot tea. When you buy gota from a street vendor […]

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Undhiyu

Print Undhiyu Prep time:  20 mins Cook time:  40 mins Total time:  1 hour Serves: 4 This mixed vegetables recipe is quintessential Gujarati dish. It is a very famous dish from city of Surat in Gujarat. The variety of green beans called papadi used in this recipe are named after the city. The fresh papadi is […]

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Chickpea Flour Rolls and Fries

Print Khandavi Prep time:  20 mins Cook time:  10 mins Total time:  30 mins Serves: 6 The chickpea flour is known as besan and the rolls are known as Khandavi. This dish was my mother’s specialty. My mother used to make it on special occasions and whenever guests were coming over. She is not able to […]

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Chutney

Print Cilantro Chutney Prep time:  15 mins Total time:  15 mins Fresh coriander or Cilantro chutney Ingredients 1 bunch of cilantro 1 to 2 jalapeno or serrano chilies or to taste ½ inch piece of ginger 1 teaspoon salt or to taste 3 to 4 teaspoons sugar or to taste Juice of half a lemon […]

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