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Not Just Fafda Khaman, X User Shares Thread Of Authentic Gujarati Dishes Available Locally

What are your favourite Gujarati delicacies?

by Shreya Ghosh
Not Just Fafda Khaman, X User Shares Thread Of Authentic Gujarati Dishes Available Locally

What is the first delicacy that comes to your mind when you think about Gujarati cuisine? Well, for many, thepla, fafda, khaman, and dhokla are a few of the most favourite and common options. But this rich cuisine is a lot more than just these food items. There is a long list of yummy authentic dishes that are available only within the state. There is always something special about relishing local food, right?

X User Shared About Gujarat’s Authentic Dishes

It’s time to move on from the popular dishes and get to know more about this cuisine. Thanks to the X user Harshil (હર્ષિલ) (@MehHarshil) for his recent post where he spoke about a thread of delicacies found in different parts of Gujarat and how these are not much available outside the state. Before we jump into the virtual spread of the tastiest Gujarati dishes, let us share that most of the options suggested by Harshil are quite hot and spicy.

1. Cholafali With Green Chutney

Thus spicy and tangy dish is famously found in Ahmedabad. Cholafali is made of gram flour and urad dal flour.

2. Dalwada

Head to Gujarat College Dalwada Centre if you wish to gorge on scrumptious Dalwada.

3. Gujarati Dishes: Methina Bhajiya

One of Ahmedabad’s popular places to enjoy Methina Bhajiya is Sabarmati Jail House. Interestingly. prisoners make the bhajiya.

4. Sev-Usal

Sev-Usal is one of those street food items that we can never say no to. To relish it, you can visit Mahakali Sev Usal in Vadodara.

5. Lilo Chevdo

Gujarat is famous for its snacks and you surely need to try Lilo Chevdo if you haven’t yet.

6. Ghari

If you are in Surat and in the mood to eat something sweet, here’s a suggestion for you. Head to any sweet shop and order for Ghari. This delightful dessert is prepared using butter, ghee, mawa, and sugar.

7. Gujarati Dishes: Khamani

Surat’s Madhi ni Khamani is popular among foodies for the most delicious Khamani.

8. Locho

If you wish to enjoy an authentic Gujarati breakfast, Locho is a great option.

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9. Gujarati Dishes: Dhokla, Idada

Harshil shared a picture of the real Dhokla in this thread. He stated how many often confuse this dish with Khaman.

10. Thabdina Penda

Along with spicy food dishes, Gujarati cuisine also includes a laving spread of mouth-watering sweets and Thabdina Penda is surely one of the famous treats.

11. Halvasan & Sutarfeni

Delectable must-try sweets in Khambhat are Halvasan and Sutarfeni.

12. Gujarati Dishes: Devada

If you are in Patan and have a sweet tooth, try the famous Devada.

13. Dabeli

This delish snack holds a special place in every foodie’s heart.

14. Gujarati Dishes: Bhusu

Feeling like munching on something? Gorge on Bhusu if you haven’t tasted it yet.

15. Ghughra

Loaded with a yummy stuffing of potato, Ghughra is a spicy delicacy. One of Rajkot’s famous places to relish it is Ishwarbhai Ghughravala.

16. Gujarati Dishes: Khajli

Famous in Porbandar, this snack is the perfect blend of salty, spicy, and sweet.

17. Navtad Samosa

One of Ahmedabad’s local delicacies is Navtad Samosa and it is prepared by deep-frying samosa loaded with lentil stuffing.

18. Gujarati Dishes: Ganthiya

From Ahmedabad to Surat, Ganthiya is massively popular in most places of Gujarat.

19. Chavanu

Do you feel like enjoying some snacks during the evening? Get some Chavanu from the Old Ahmedabad Stock Exchange.

20. Kani Penda

If you are in Sihor or planning to visit there, make sure to relish Kani Penda.

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21. Khavsa

Surat is home to endless shops selling the most appetising Gujarati dishes. Try Khavsa whenever you are in Surat.

22. Bhungla Bateta

The combination of garlic-flavoured potatoes and frymus is just too good.

23. Lip-Smacking Sweets

In most Gujarat cities, you will get tons of sweet treats to gorge on.

24. Gujarati Dishes: Haandvo

Cakes can be prepared with vegetables and Haandvo is the biggest proof of this unique concept.

25. Taavo Chaapdi

The last mention on this list of local Gujarati dishes is Taavo Chaapdi. It is widely popular in Rajkot.

Do you love enjoying a feast of Gujarati cuisine?

Cover Image Courtesy: X/ Harshil (હર્ષિલ) (@MehHarshil)

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