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GUJRATI CUISINE
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any of us associate Gujarat only with dhokla, khakra or the drool-worthy Gujarati Thali. But there is more to Gujarati food than that. North Gujarat, Kacch, Kathiyawad and Surti Gujarat are four major regions of Gujarat and each of these bring their own uniqueness to Gujarati cuisine.
KHAMAN– A scrumptious and sound steamed bite produced using crisply ground lentils and chickpea flour, it is fundamentally the same as its unassuming cousin, the worldwell known - dhokla. To set up the khaman, the khaman flour blend is bubbled alongside turmeric, salt and preparing pop to make it light and soft. It is then cut up into blocks and
as a rule decorated with mustard seeds, coriander leaves, sev and hacked onions. Generally served in daily papers in farsan (nibble) shops with tart chutneys and a few bits of green chilies. Mainstream adjustments of the khaman incorporate Ameri khaman (pounded up khaman embellished with sev and pomegranate), Nylon khaman (milder and quick cooking khaman) and Masala (khaman presented with hot and zesty nippy powder)
THEPLA– No Gujarati ventures, picnics, outside treks or even business trips are finished without this omnipresent tidbit. Produced using gram flour, entire wheat flour, crisp fenugreek leaves and flavors, these flatbreads are sound nibbling choices with a long timeframe of realistic usability. Generally served sizzling with new curd, pickles or chundo, they make healthy dinners. At the point when joined by some steaming hot tea, they likewise make a luxurious breakfast or an awesome nibble amid the rainstorm.
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