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 […]
Cauliflower Rolls
New England is famous for lobster rolls during summer. Living in New England I was looking for similar rolls in a vegetarian version which can be served while entertaining or picnicking outside. Why not cauliflower which can mimic same flavor as lobster and when it has become trendy to make rice to pizza crust from […]
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 […]
Sweet Potato and Chickpea Taco
Print Sweet Potato and Chickpea Taco Prep time: 20 mins Cook time: 35 mins Total time: 55 mins Serves: 6 This recipe is a fusion of Indian and Mexican flavors. Ingredients 3 medium to large sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into ½ inch dice 3 tablespoons canola oil 1 ½ teaspoons chipotle chili powder 2 teaspoons […]
Gulab Jamun
Print Gulab Jamun Prep time: 30 mins Cook time: 30 mins Total time: 1 hour Serves: 8 Donuts soaked in sugar syrup Ingredients ½ cup whole milk ricotta cheese, drained ½ cup milk powder 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon arrowroot flour or corn starch ¼ teaspoon baking powder 1 to 2 tablespoons whole milk yogurt […]
Shrikhand
Print Elaichi Shrikhand Prep time: 8 hours Total time: 8 hours Serves: 8 Cardamom Yogurt Pudding Ingredients 1 32oz container full fat yogurt (not Greek) 1 32oz container low fat yogurt (not Greek) 1 cup granulated sugar or more 1 teaspoon ground elaichi (cardamom) ⅛ teaspoon ground jaifal (nutmeg) 1 tablespoons finely chopped pistachio, for garnish […]
Chaas
Print Plain Chaas Prep time: 5 mins Total time: 5 mins Serves: 4 Lassi Ingredients 1 cup yogurt 1 cup water ¼ teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon sugar (optional) Directions Combine everything in a blender or with a hand blender mix everything until smooth. This type of Chaas is either served cold with Khichdi or as a […]
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 […]
Raitu
Print Raitu Prep time: 20 mins Total time: 20 mins Serves: 4 Ingredients ¾ cup yogurt 1 regular or ½ English cucumber or carrot or half of each, shredded and drained Salt and sugar to taste 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro 1 finely chopped green chili or to taste Directions Whisk yogurt in a mixing bowl until […]
Kadhi
Print Kadhi Prep time: 5 mins Cook time: 15 mins Total time: 20 mins Serves: 4 (Yogurt and Chickpea Flour Soup) Even though this recipe does not have any legumes or grains, it is in this section because it is eaten in place of Dal. It is quintessential Gujarati recipe. Ingredients ½ cup yogurt (not Greek) […]