Gujarati Recipes

Gujarat is one of the western states in India on the western coastline of Arabian Sea. Gujarat is considered to be one of the oldest regions with sites of Indus Valley civilization at places such as Lothal and Dholavira.

Gujarati cuisine is special cuisine which is uniquely different from other cuisines in north and west India. Gujarat has great influence of Jainism and Hinduism which propagate vegetarianism. Most of Gujarati people are vegetarians.

Traditional Gujarati cuisine includes Thali, a large platter with several vegetarian curries, gravies, dal (lentils), pickles which accompany rice and rotis (baked flat wheat bread). Almost all varieties of vegetables are used in Gujarati style of cooking. These vegetables and lentils are boiled and then added to spices fried in hot oil. Other ingredients that Gujaratis use include sugar, lemon, tomato and jaggery to the curries or dals.

Some of the best known Gujarati recipes and preparations include Batata nu Shaak, Batata Sukhi Bhaji, Bharela Bhinda, Bharela Karela, Bhinda na Shaak, Chola na Shaak, Dudhi Bataka na Shaak, Dudhi Ganthia nu Shaak, Dudhi Mag ni Dal Shaak, Fansi ma Dhokli nu Shaak, Fansi nu Shaak, Ganthoda nu Shaak, Gathia nu Shaak, Guvar nu Shaak, Kanda Batata nu Shaak, Karela nu Shaak, Kobi Batata nu Shaak, Parwal Batata nu Shaak, Dhokla, Khandvi, Kachori, Khaman, Handvo, Bhajiya, etc.

Traditional Gujarati recipes are known to be mild in taste with no heavy usage of garam masala and deep fries in Gujarati recipes. But in the recent times Gujaratis have become fond of heavily spiced and deep fried foods. This has initiated new Gujarati recipes with a combination of both traditional Gujarati cuisine and other cuisines.

Gujarati recipes list can be obtained from many cookery books on authentic Gujarati cuisine. Obtaining Gujarati recipes list can also be done on the internet. With the advent of internet, one can obtain Gujarati recipes online. Gujarati recipes list can be very easy as many people have started posting Gujarati recipes online.