Gujarati cuisine

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Gujarati cuisine is the traditional cuisine native to the Indian state of Gujarat. It is primarily vegetarian, due to religious and cultural beliefs, and is known for its distinct flavor and simple preparation methods.

Overview[edit | edit source]

Gujarati cuisine is one of the oldest culinary treasures of India and is primarily vegetarian. It offers a wide variety of vegetarian dishes, each with its unique cooking style, different kinds of pickles, farsans, and chutneys. In addition, Gujarati cuisine also has a wide variety of sweets.

Ingredients[edit | edit source]

The staple food of Gujarati people is wheat, jowar, and dal. They also consume a large amount of vegetables in their daily meals. The typical Gujarati thali consists of rotli, dal, rice, and shaak (cooked vegetables, sometimes with curry), with accompaniments of pickles and roasted papads.

Dishes[edit | edit source]

Some of the popular dishes from the Gujarati cuisine include Dhokla, Khakhra, Thepla, Fafda, Khandvi, Handvo, Muthia, and Bhakri.

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