When you hear ‘Gujarat,’ you think of business and Food. They are great at the Businesses they run, but when it comes to Food, they are experts at eating and creating tasty food dishes. You cannot miss Gujarati food with Gujarat tour packages.
Gujarati cuisine is a unique mixture of sweets, spicy, tangy, and charming. From roadside stalls to heritage restaurants, it provides something for your taste buds to remember every corner of Gujarat.
We feature iconic Gujarati food dishes and the best places to find them:
The world-famous Gujarati snack, Dhokla, is very light, spongy, and tangy, with a perfect hint of sweetness. Dhokla is made from fermented rice and chickpea batter, yellow delight, perfect with green chilies (Dhaniya) and curry leaves.
Best places for Dhokla: Das Khaman House in Ahmedabad and Surbhi Sweets in Vadodara, and the best local shops to offer Dhokla.
Thepla is the best travel snack of the Gujarati People. Whether it’s a short trip, a long trip, or any outing, Thepla is the favourite choice that is delicious, nutritious, and travel-friendly. Pair them with pickle or curd, and you’re good to go!
Best place for Thepla: Iscon Thal in Ahmedabad and Gordhan Thal in Gandhinagar, though homemade Thepla is the best.
A fixed popular dish for Sunday breakfast is Fafda & Jalebi. It is a perfect combo of the sweet-salty duo for any breakfast occasion. When on a Gujarat tour package, you cannot miss the morning Fafda & Jalebi combo.
Best place for Fafda & Jalebi: Oshwal Farsan in Rajkot & Ahmedabad, and Chandravilas Restaurant in Ahmedabad. The crowds line up every morning for this legendary combo.
Undhiu is the pride of Gujarat, a slow-cooked medley cooked with the warmth of vegetables, methi dumplings, and rich spices. Traditionally, underground is cooked in pottery; this dish is an experience in itself. It is very healthy with the required proteins, nutrition, and vitamins a person needs.
Best place for Undhiyu: Agashiye – The House of MG in Ahmedabad, Ravi Chapdi Undhiyu in Rajkot.
Khandvi are the golden, silk-like rolls with a delicate mixture of gram flour and curd in your dish. At the top, with tempered mustard seeds and grated coconut, this dish looks simple but takes real skills to cook.
Best place for Khandvi: Shreeji Dairy in Surat and Jassi de Parathe in Ahmedabad. Khandvi is a surprisingly excellent Snack.
Handvo is a baked chickpea and veggie cake with an iconic sesame seed crust that is crisp on the outside and fluffy on the inside. It’s a guilt-free treat that’s both healthy and delicious.
Best place for Handvo: Meghani Parsan in Bhavnagar and Toron Dining Hall in Ahmedabad
An actual Gujarati food is best enjoyed on a large plate that is loaded with Thepla, Dhokla, Kadhi, Dal, Rice, Rotali, Shak, Khichdi, Papad, Sweets, and more. It is a cultural journey in a sitting.
Best place for Gujarati Full Dish: Rajwadu in Ahmedabad and Sasuma Gujarati Thali in Vadodara
In Gujarat, Food is more than simply an aspect of life; it is life. From the streets of Surat to the thali places of Ahmedabad, each taste contains heritage, warmth, and a hint of sweetness that distinguishes Gujarati food.
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