Ahmedabad is truly a food lovers paradise. Catering to the Gujarati cuisine, this city has something to serve every taste bud, whether it’s sweet or savory. And you can find almost every taste in a single Gujarati thali, which comprises of at least 10 different items.
Further, in this article, we will discuss the heartwarming food of Ahmedabad.
Khaman
Speaking of Ahmedabad, and not including the world famous Dhokla, how is this possible? Many people get confused between Khaman and Dhokla, two most popular dishes from Gujarat. Khaman is actually made from gram flour, soaked overnight, then steamed and topped with fried green chilli, curry leaves, sugar, and mustard seeds.
These are soft and fluffy and a good preparation of Khaman melts in the mouth. You can find several outlets in Ahmedabad serving this dish.
Basundi
Basundi is a thick creamy dessert made by stirring the milk till it becomes thick. An amazing fact about this dish is that very little or no sugar is added, still, the dish imparts a sweet taste. Maybe, it’s the sweetness of the milk that emerges in the process.
You can try Basundi of Murlidhar Sweets & Ice Cream Parlour at SP road in Ahmedabad.
Dal Vada
These are crispy fritters made from moong dal and served with green chilli chutney. You can try this out at Shri Ambika Dal Vada center in Navrangpura, Ahmedabad.
Khakhra
Khakhra is a flat crisp bread with mild spices, typically eaten as a snack. Khakhra can stay on the shelf for months and are an instant solution for your hunger pangs. You can also bring home some home-made Khakhra for cherishing in future. Indu Ben’s Khakhra is a popular outlet for this traditional delicacy located at Navrangpura.
Gujarati Thali
A typical Gujarati Thali consists of roti, dal or kadhi, rice, and mix vegetable gravy. The number of items may be limited but are very tasty and fulfilling. The Thali is accompanied with buttermilk, which again comes with a number of spices.
When we visited Ahmedabad, we felt like stopping at every street food vendor. The aroma is so tempting and we just wished to have a bigger tummy. You can also enjoy a hassle-free food tour by renting a car in Ahmedabad and hopping around places.
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