A Gujarati thali brings together dishes such as shaak, rotli, dal or kadhi, rice and simple accompaniments. But an everyday thali doesn't need to look like a restaurant feast! I'm sharing how my Gujarati Mum and Grandma put together our family meals, which dishes we pair together and plenty of Gujarati recipes to help you build your own thali at home.

a large plate or Gujarati thali with smaller bowls filled with currys, rice, side dishes

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What makes a Gujarati thali different?
What does an everyday Gujarati thali look like?
How we choose which Gujarati dishes to serve together
Three Gujarati thali menu ideas
How is a restaurant Gujarati thali different?
Gujarati thali recipes to mix and match
Gujarati Shaak
Breads
Dal / Kathol & Kadhi
Rice
Farsan
Sundries
Chutney or Pickle for Gujarati Thali
Gujarati Sweets
Farali Gujarati Thali

What makes a Gujarati thali different?

Gujarati cooking is known for its balance of sweet, sour, savoury and spicy flavours, although not every dish is sweet.

Jaggery, lemon, tamarind, ginger, green chillies and fragrant temperings all have their place, depending on the recipe.

In our family's vegetarian cooking, you'll find everything from a simple dry vegetable shaak to a saucy kathol, comforting Gujarati dal and lightly sweet-and-sour kadhi.

One of the loveliest things about a thali is enjoying these different flavours and textures together. A spoonful of dal with rice, a bite of shaak wrapped in soft rotli, then a little pickle or sambharo on the side.

What does an everyday Gujarati thali look like?

If you've only had a Gujarati thali at a restaurant, you might be surprised by how simple the everyday version can be.

Mum and Grandma aren't making six curries, three types of farsan and a sweet for an ordinary weekday lunch!

Gujarati rotli is usually our bread, and we build the rest of the meal around the main shaak.

If we're making a dry vegetable shaak, we'll most likely have Gujarati toor dal alongside it. If kathol is the main dish, we wouldn't normally make another dal. We might have Gujarati kadhi instead.

Rice often makes an appearance when dal or kadhi is on the menu.

A wetter shaak can be substantial enough on its own, so we're less likely to add either dal or kadhi.

It's a flexible way of eating, rather than a fixed menu that needs to be followed every day.

In the hotter months, we usually add in a refreshing glass of masala chaas.

How we choose which Gujarati dishes to serve together

I find it easiest to decide on the main shaak first, then choose the rest of the meal around it.

Dry vegetable shaak + dal

If we're having something dry like Kobi Bateta nu Shaak, we'll usually make Gujarati Dal too.

The shaak is lovely with rotli, while the dal gives us something runny to eat with rice.

You could use the same idea with Fansi nu Shaak, Tindora nu Shaak or Bateta Chips nu Shaak.

Kathol + kadhi, if we fancy it

When a bean or pulse curry is the main dish, we don't usually make another dal. Something like Mag nu Shaak which is runny doesn't need anything else except rotli or rice.

However a semi-dry Tuver nu Shaak will always be made with kadhi on the side.

Wetter shaak + rotli

If the shaak already has plenty of gravy, we're less likely to make dal or kadhi alongside it.

A dish such as Sev Tameta nu Shaak can be the main event, with rotli and whichever simple accompaniments we fancy.

These aren't rules for every Gujarati household. They're simply how our family puts together an everyday meal.

Three Gujarati thali menu ideas

If you're wondering where to start, here are three combinations using recipes from the collection below.

1. A simple vegetable shaak thali

Ringan Palita
Gujarati Rotli
Gujarati Dal
Basmati Rice
A simple salad of chopped cucumber and tomatoes.

This follows our usual approach of pairing a dry vegetable shaak with dal.

2. A kathol-based thali

Rasawaru Kala Chana nu Shaak
Gujarati Rotli
Gujarati Kadhi
Basmati Rice, if serving kadhi
Pickle or salad

The bean curry is the main dish here, so there's no need to make another dal.

3. A Gujarati thali for guests

For guests, we'd usually make the meal feel more special by adding farsan, poori and a sweet.

These are just a few ways to build a thali. For even more inspiration beyond the traditional thali, take a look at my Gujarati dinner menu ideas.

How is a restaurant Gujarati thali different?

Restaurant thalis are often much more elaborate than the meals we eat at home.

You might be served several shaak, different breads, dal, kadhi, rice, farsan, chutneys, pickles and sweets together.

At home, we keep things much simpler unless we're entertaining.

When guests come over, we'll add farsan, make poori and include a Gujarati sweet or dessert. It feels like a proper occasion!

Gujarati thali recipes to mix and match

Now that you know how we put our thalis together, browse the recipes below and choose the dishes you fancy.

Start with your main shaak, then pick the bread, dal or kadhi and accompaniments that work with it.

There's no need to make everything. Even a few well-chosen dishes can make a lovely Gujarati meal.

Gujarati Shaak

Ringan Valor Nu Shaak

Valor Ringan nu Shaak is an authentic Gujarati curry made with valor papdi, aubergine and basic Indian spices. It is a simple curry that is naturally vegan and gluten-free.

Ringan Valor

valor papdi ringan nu shaak served with roti and salad on the side.

Dudhi Chana Nu Shaak

Dudhi Chana Dal nu Shaak or lauki chana dal is an everyday Gujarati shaak made with bottle gourd, split bengal gram and tamarind.

Dudhi Chana Shaak

A bowl of dudhi chana nu shaak placed on the dinner plate.

Bharwa Karela (Stuffed Bitter Gourd)

Bharela karela is delicious Gujarati dish made with bittergourd stuffed with a spiced coconut masala. It is the Gujarati version of the North Indian Bharwa Karela.

Bharela Karela

Few thin slices of red onions scattered on stuffed bittergourd curry.

Ringan Palita

This Gujarati style dry aubergine curry is quick to make and only requires basic ingredients. It’s vegan, gluten-free and ready in less than 15 minutes.

Ringan Palita Nu Shaak

Ringan palita served in a white dish on the table.

Kathiawadi Dahi Varo Oro (Smoky Aubergine with Yogurt)

Dahi Varo Oro or Dahi Baingan Bharta, is a traditional winter dish from Kathiawad, Gujarat.

Dahi Varo Oro

Sukhi Bhaji

Sukhi Bhaji or Batata Bhaji is a dry potato sabji made with boiled potatoes, green chillies and turmeric. It is most commonly served with poori.

Sukhi Batata Bhaji

A bowl of sukhi bhaji placed on a plate.

Gujarati Bharela Ravaiya (Stuffed Baby Eggplant)

Bharela Ravaiya is a delicious Gujarati curry or shaak. Baby eggplants or aubergines are stuffed with a sweet, tangy and spicy peanut and coconut

Bharela Ravaiya Nu Shaak

gujarati style stuffed baby eggplants served with rotis on the side.

Gujarati Batata Nu Shaak

Jamanvar Bateta nu Shaak is a unique Gujarati style potato curry with a gravy of spices, tamarind and jaggery.

Bateta Nu Shaak

Gujarati bateta served with poori and some sweets on the plate.

Suva ni Bhaji (Dill Curry)

This Indian Dill Leaves Curry, also known as Suva ni Bhaji or Shepu Bhaji, is a dill stir fry made with garlic, green chillies and few spices. It is naturally vegan, gluten-free and comes together in just 15 minutes.

Suva Bhaji

Vaal nu Shaak

Vaal nu Shaak, simply known as Vaal, is a delicious Gujarati shaak made with lima beans. This recipe is prepared with aromatic whole spices, tamarind and jaggery and is often served at Gujarati weddings.

Vaal Nu Shaak

Kobi Bateta nu Shaak

A dry Gujarati cabbage and potato shaak made with white cabbage, potatoes, ginger, green chilli, tomato and simple spices. Vegan, gluten-free and made without onion or garlic.

Kobi Bateta

Fulavar Bateta Nu Saak

Fulavar Bateta nu Shaak is a Gujarati cauliflower and potato curry recipe. It's prepared in a gravy of basic Indian spices and without onion or garlic.

Fulavar Bateta

Tindora Nu Shaak - Tindora Sabzi Recipe

This Tindora nu Shaak, or Tindora Sabzi recipe, is an easy Gujarati curry prepared with ivy gourd and basic spices. This vegan tindora recipe is gluten-free, healthy and can be ready in 15 minutes.

Tindora Nu Shaak

Mag nu Saak – Easy Mung Bean Gujarati Curry

Mag nu Saak/Shaak or Mung Bean Curry is a traditional Gujarati recipe made with moong beans, tomato and garlic. This easy and quick recipe can be made in Instant pot and stove top. Serve this plant based and naturally gluten-free curry with rice, roti, salad and papad.

Mag Nu Shaak

Mug nu saak served with rice and salad in a bowl with a spoon

Aloo Chana

This homely Chana Bateta without onion and garlic is pure comfort food. It's made with potatoes and chickpeas cooked in a flavourful sauce made with whole spices and tomatoes. I make it in one pot and it's ready within 15 minutes.

Chana Bateta

aloo chana masala served in a cast iron skillet

Sev Tameta Nu Shaak

Sev Tameta nu Shaak is a delicious Kathiyawadi Gujarati curry. It is prepared by combining fried gram flour noodles (crunchy sev) with a spicy and sweet tomato and garlic gravy.

Sev Tameta Nu Shaak

Ringan Bateta nu Shaak

This homely eggplant and potato or ringan bateta nu shaak is cooked in tomato-garlic gravy. It's simple to make, whether on the stovetop or in a pressure cooker.

Ringan Bateta

Bharwa Bhindi (Bharela Bhinda)

Bharwa Bhindi is a delicious sabji and is also known as Bharela Bhinda or Bhinda Sambharia. Fresh and tender okra are stuffed with a flavourful Gujarati style aromatic masala. Naturally vegan and gluten-free.

Gujarati Bharela Bhinda

Cooked stuffed okra gujarati style garnished with freshly chopped coriander.

Easy Potato Chips Curry – Dry

This Potato Chips Curry or Bateta Chips nu Saak is a Gujarati vegan potato curry that can be ready in under 15 minutes. It is a perfect pantry staple curry that requires few ingredients

Bateta Chips Nu Shaak

a black bowl filled with potato chips curry and garnished with coriander and lime

Guvar Dhokli Nu Shaak

Guvar Dhokli nu Shaak is an authentic Gujarati dish prepared with cluster beans and multigrain dumplings. It's easy to prepare on the stove top or Instant Pot.

Guvar Dhokli

Aloo Shimla Mirch (Aloo Capsicum)

Aloo Shimla Mirch Sabzi, or Aloo Capsicum, is a delicious Indian curry made with sauteed potatoes, green peppers and basic Indian spices. It is a no onion and garlic recipe. Naturally vegan and gluten-free.

Aloo Capsicum

aloo shimla mirch ki sukhi sabji in a pan with a wooden serving spoon

Aloo Lauki Sabzi (Dudhi Bateta nu Shaak)

Lauki Aloo, or dudhi batata nu shaak, is a homely curry made with bottle gourd and potatoes simmered in an onion, tomato gravy.

Dudhi Bateta

Sabji served with chapati on a dinner plate.

Methi Ringan Nu Shaak (Methi Baingan)

Ringan methi nu Shaak is an easy Gujarati dish made with fresh fenugreek leaves and aubergine. It's flavoured simply with garlic, dried red chillies and basic spices.

Methi Ringan

ringan methi nu shaak served in a serving dish.

Fansi Nu Shaak

Fansi nu Shaak is an easy Gujarati stir-fry made with green beans and basic spices. My recipe is quick and easy - perfect for a mid week dinner.

Fansi Nu Shaak

Undhiyu (Surti Undhiyu)

Undhiyu - a one-pot Gujarati medley of winter vegetables cooked in a mildly sweet coconut masala. This version is prepared surti style with plenty of green garlic and fried methi muthiya.

Surti Undhiyu

Breads

Gujarati Rotli

Gujarati rotli are thin and soft flatbreads made simply with whole wheat flour and water. They are finished on the stove top to make them puffy.

Rotli

Homemade Multigrain Flour Roti

Soft multigrain flour roti with homemade multigrain atta. I use 6 different flours - soya, chickpea, pearl millet, quinoa, sorghum and barley.

Multigrain Roti

A stack of ghee spread rotis in a basket near a small bowl of ghee on the kitchen worktop.

Poori (Puri) - Perfectly Puffy and Soft

Poori is an unleavened deep-fried Indian flatbread that can be enjoyed alongside savoury and sweet Indian dishes. This recipe makes perfect saadi puri that are puffed and soft.

Poori Recipe

Bajra Methi Dhebra

Flaky and full of flavour, these Bajra Methi Dhebra are made to an authentic Kathiyawadi Gujarati recipe. They are subtly sweet too with the classic golden brown spots. .

Bajra Methi Dhebra

Dudhi Na Thepla (Lauki Thepla)

Dudhi na Thepla are a Gujarati flatbread made with grated bottle gourd, whole wheat flour and basic spices.

Dudhi Thepla

Gujarati Bhakri Recipe

Gujarati Bhakri is an Indian style unleavened flatbread and is made with coarse whole wheat flour and ghee or oil.

Bhakri Recipe

Vedmi or Puran Poli - is a traditional Gujarati stuffed bread with a sweet lentil filling. We love to serve with Valor Ringna Nu Shaak and Gujarati Kadhi.

Masala Bhakri

Gujarati Masala Bhakhri, delicious and wholesome breakfast can be ready in less than 10 minutes.

Masala Bhakhri

Puran Poli (Vedmi)

Gujarati Puran Poli or Vedmi is a traditional Indian flatbread stuffed with lentils and jaggery. It is served on special occasions.

Gujarati Puran Poli

Bajra Roti (Bajri Na Rotla)

Bajra roti, is a gluten-free Indian flatbread made simply with pearl millet flour and water. It's the perfect rustic side to robust Indian curries.

Bajra Rotla

Bajra Na Rotla - prepared with pearl millet flour/bajra flour and are suitable for gluten-free diet. They are often prepared during the winter months.

Gujarati Methi Thepla

Methi na Thepla are a delicious Gujarati flatbread made with whole wheat flour, methi leaves and Indian spices. This Methi Thepla recipe follows the authentic recipe and makes soft and thin thepla.

Methi Na Thepla

methi thepla served on a plate on black backdrop

Soft Gujarati Thepla (Plain/Sada)

Gujarati plain thepla, a lightly spiced Indian flatbread, made with whole wheat flour, yogurt and basic masala powders only (no fresh fenugreek). Perfect for breakfast or lunch and ready within 20 minutes.

Thepla

Soft Gujarati flatbreads served with chai and pickle.

Gujarati Thepla- made using wheat flour and basic spices without adding any vegetables. Can be served with mild curries, yogurt, pickle or Indian chai tea.

Gujarati Padvali Rotli (Bepadi Roti)

Padvali Roti, also known as Be Padi Rotli, is a Gujarati specialty. It is a very thin double layered roti that is best enjoyed with fresh Gujarati Keri no Ras.

Padvali Rotli

padvali roti placed in a tray next to aam ras bowl.

Palak Puri

Palak Puri is a delicious deep fried bread with a vibrant green colour. Fresh spinach and green chillies are blended to a puree then used to bind the puri dough.

Palak Puri

Dal / Kathol & Kadhi

Gujarati Kadhi

A traditional Gujarati kadhi made with yoghurt, besan, jaggery, curry leaves, ginger and green chilli. Thin, white, sweet-sour and gently spiced.

Gujarati Kadhi

Gujarati white kadhi served with rice and papad.

Gujarati Dal

Gujarati Dal is a flavourful everyday recipe made with toor dal, spices, and a touch of sweetness. It is finished with a tempering and is served with steamed rice (dal bhat) or in a thali for a complete meal.

Gujarati Dal

Gujarati Dal Dhokli

Dal Dhokli is a homely Gujarati dish that is warm and comforting. This one pot meal is made by simmering wheat flour dough in a sweet and sour Gujarati dal.

Dal Dhokli

Mango Kadhi

Mango Kadhi is a delicious dish made with Gujarati sweet white kadhi and fresh mango pulp. It's finished with a mouth-watering tempering of ghee and spices.

Mango Kadhi

a bowl of kadhi placed next to roasted papad and rice bowl on the table.

Kala Chana nu Shaak (Black Chickpea Curry)

This Black Chickpea Curry or Kala Chana nu Shaak is a Gujarati style curry. Black chickpeas are simmered in a sweet and tangy tomato tamarind gravy.

Kala Chana Nu Shaak

Mag ni Dal - Mag ni Chutti Dal

Mug ni Chutti Dal or Dry Moong Dal is a simple side dish commonly enjoyed in Gujarati cuisine made with split yellow lentils and basic spices.

Mag Ni Chutti Dal

A bowl of mag ni dal placed next to a small bowl on a wooden board.

Instant Pot Easy Gujarati Chana Dal

This split chickpea dal can be made without a pressure cooker or can be made in the pressure cooker or in an Instant Pot. This Gujarati Channa Daal which is equally tangy and sweet.

Gujarati Chana Dal

Gujarati Tuver nu Shaak

Gujarati style Tuver nu Shaak or gungo peas/pigeon peas curry is an easy recipe. Naturally vegan and gluten-free

Tuver Nu Shaak

Khatta Mag

Khatta Mag is a green moong bean curry cooked in a spiced yogurt gravy. Prepare this delicious Gujarati dish for a quick mid week meal.

Khatta Mag

Fajeto - A Spiced Mango Drink (Not Mango Kadhi!)

Fajeto is an authentic Gujarati summer drink made with ripe mango pulp, yogurt and a hot, fragrant tempering with dried red chillies and curry leaves. It's served at the end of a meal.

Fajeto

Bhinda Kadhi (Okra Yogurt Curry)

Bhinda ni Kadhi is a delicious Gujarati dish made with okra, yogurt and gram flour. It's comforting and also fairly quick and easy to make.

Bhinda Kadhi

Rice

Plain boiled basmati rice known as Bhaat or sometimes Matar Bhat or jeera rice is served in Gujarati thali.

Basmati Rice

This plain boiled Basmati Rice recipe is my go-to side dish with Indian meals. You can make perfectly fluffy basmati rice with separate grains with an option to drain or not drain the water.

Basmati Rice

Peas Pulao (Matar Pulao)

Green peas pulao, or matar pulao, is an Indian and Pakistani rice dish made with basmati rice, whole spices, green peas and mint. Easy enough to make any day, but luxurious enough to serve for a dinner party.

Peas Pulao

matar pulao served with two serving spoons on the serving plate.

Jeera Rice (Indian Cumin Rice)

This is how I make perfect jeera rice where every grain is separate, fluffy and non-sticky! I follow a simple recipe that has few ingredients (basmati rice and cumin seeds) yet tastes like a dish you'd find in a fine dining restaurant. I've also included how I make jeera rice in the Instant Pot.

Jeera Rice

Khichdi - If khichdi is prepared, then kadhi will be prepared but not a protein such as dal because khichdi is already made from a mix of rice and dal.

Vaghareli Khichdi

Gujarati vaghareli khichdi is a simple yet flavourful twist on the classic khichdi, made with a fragrant tempering (tadka) of whole spices. Perfect for when you need an easy, one-pot meal, this dish brings together warm spices, rice, and lentils.

Vaghareli Khichdi

yellow Indian lentil and rice porridge served in a brass plate with a spoon.

Khichdi can be prepared with various lentils such as this Masoor Dal Khichdi.

Masoor Dal Khichdi

Masoor Dal Khichdi, also known as Kitchri, is a wholesome and comforting Indian dish made with a simple combination of rice and red lentils.

Masoor Dal Khichdi

Pressure Cooker Dudhi Khichdi

Dudhi Khichdi, comfort food at it’s best! Perfect one pot meal and a nutritious dish made using rice, green split moong daal, whole spices and Dudhi.

Dudhi Khichdi

A bowl of khichdi on the table next to a plate.

Baby Potato Pulao - Lasaniya Bateta Pulao

This baby potato pulao is so easy to prepare and tastes amazing. Garlic chutney lends that extra kick and adds so much flavour.

Baby Potato Pulao

Farsan

Farsan refers to a variety of savoury snacks specifically found in Gujarati cuisine.

In an everyday Gujarati thali, we would not include these, but rather for special occasions or weddings.

Handvo (Gujarati Lentil Cake)

Handvo is a traditional Gujarati tea-time snack. It is a spiced savoury cake made with a fermented rice and lentil batter. Known in Kathiyawad as ondhwo.

Handvo

Lilva Kachori with Garlic

Garlic Lilva Kachori has an unsurpassed taste. This vegan Lilva ni Kachori has the addition of garlic and a soft pastry for a unique Gujarati kachori recipe.

Lilva Kachori

Gujarati Batata Vada and Chutney Recipe

These authentic Gujarati style Batata Vada are perfect as a tea-time snack or serve in a Gujarati Thali as farsan.

Batata Vada

a large serving tray help by two hands. the tray is filled with many round bhajiya or pakora

Dahi Vada

Dahi Vada (Dahi Bhalla) is a popular Indian dish. Deep-fried lentil fritters are doused in a sweetened yogurt, topped with chutneys and finished with a sprinkle of masala.

Dahi Vada

Masala Fulwadi

Fulwadi, are deep fried crispy, spicy and delicious traditional and very popular Gujarati farsan ( savoury snack ).

Fulwadi Recipe

a bowl filled with masala fulwadi placed on a black backdrop

Khichu (Papdi No Lot)

Gujarati Khichu, a popular savoury dish, is also known as Papdi no Lot or Khichiya papdi lot. This easy and quick snack or side dish is made with rice flour, green chilies, basic spices and is served hot with peanut oil and pickle masala.

Gujarati Khichu

papdi no lot pieces served on a vintage plate achar masala.

Dudhi Muthiya

Dudhi Muthiya are a delicious tea-time snack from Gujarati cuisine and are made with grated bottle gourd and whole wheat flour.

Dudhi Na Muthiya

A bowl full of dudhi muthiya placed near two glass of masala chai.

Bajri Methi Muthia (Steamed Muthiya)

Methi Muthiya, or methi na muthiya, is a Gujarati snack food most commonly enjoyed at tea time or as a light lunch.

Methi Muthia

Khatta Dhokla

Gujarati Khatta Dhokla are fermented and steamed savoury cakes made with lentils, rice and sour yogurt.

Khatta Dhokla

Sandwich Dhokla

Sandwich dhokla are a colourful twist on Gujarati dhokla and are served as a farsan in a Gujarati thali. Tangy and vibrant green chutney is layered between two spongy white dhokla.

Sandwich Dhokla

Moong Dal Dhokla (with Garlic)

Moong Dal Dhokla are a Gujarati specialty made with mag ni dal. I love adding garlic to make lasaniya dhokla—a delicious, fermented snack with an extra burst of flavour.

Mag Dal Na Dhokla

moong dal dhokla in a plate served with chai and red chutney.

Leftover Rice Muthiya (Bhaat Na Muthiya)

Gujarati bhaat na muthiya that I make with leftover rice. A delicious steamed snack that's irresistible with a piping hot cup of chai!

Bhaat Na Muthiya

Leftover rice muthiya served with chai on the side.

Patra

Here are my moist and glossy Patra made by rolling colocasia leaves with a sweet and sour gram flour mix. The rolls are steamed then I like to temper the cut pieces in oil and water, not deep fry. They're always the most popular part of my Gujarati thali!

Patra

Khaman

Soft, fluffy, and spongy - these instant Gujarati khaman are the ultimate snack! Made with gram flour and topped with a punchy tempering of mustard seeds and chillies.

Khaman

Rava Dhokla (Sooji Dhokla)

Soft Rava Dhokla made with semolina, yogurt, ginger and green chilli. This instant Gujarati steamed snack needs no fermentation and are finished with a fragrant mustard seed and green chilli tempering.

Rava Dhokla

Sundries

Easy Poppadoms Recipe

Poppadoms are a delicious Indian appetizer popular in Indian restaurants. With this quick and easy homemade poppadom recipe, you can prepare perfectly crunchy poppadoms to serve during curry night! Included are fried, tava cooked, air fryer and microwave recipes.

Poppadom

Kachumber

Kachumber Salad is a refreshing Indian-style side salad to accompany a variety of Indian meals. Made with 3 main ingredients, tomato, cucumber, and onion, this zingy salad can be ready in 5 minutes!

Kachumber

Carrot Sambharo - Gajar No Sambharo

Gajar No Sambharo is a crunchy warm carrot and green chilli stir-fry served in a Gujarati thali.

Gajar Sambharo

Sambharo (Indian Cabbage Salad)

This Gujarati Sambharo stir-fry is made with cabbage and carrots. It has a characteristic crunch and tangy flavour which accompanies dishes so well!

Kobi No Sambharo

sambharo in a pan with serving wooden spoon.

Papaya Sambharo

Papaya no Sambharo is a quick and easy Gujarati side dish made with grated unripe papaya. Delicious served as a side or with fafda.

Papaya No Sambharo

A bowl of papaya sambharo served with a spoon on the table.

Homemade Yogurt (Dahi) without Yogurt Maker

This homemade yogurt is a well-set, creamy dahi made with full-fat milk and plain live yogurt. The best part? You do not need a yogurt maker! You only need the right starter, warm milk and a cosy place for the yoghurt to set.

Homemade Yogurt without Yogurt Maker

Two bowls of plain thick yogurt placed on a blue wooden board.

Chutney or Pickle for Gujarati Thali

Rajkot Famous Green Chutney

Rajkot Green Chutney is a famous Indian green chutney recipe made with peanuts and fresh green chillies.

Rajkot Chutney

A bowl of Rajkot's famous green chutney placed on a tray.

Red Chilli, Raw Mango and Garlic Chutney

This fiery raw mango, red chili and garlic dip is packed full of flavour. It is spicy, tangy and sweet and tastes delicious with a variety of dishes. Ready in less than 10 minutes, it's naturally vegan and gluten-free.

Kachi Keri Lasan Chutney

a small spoon placed next to red chilli mango chutney bowl on a plate.

Guava Chutney

Guava Chutney, also known as jamfal or amrood chutney, is a sweet, spicy and tart Indian chutney made with raw guava, coriander, green chillies and lemon juice.

Jamfal Chutney

Guava ki chutney served in a small brown colour bowl.

Keri no Chundo (Chunda)

Keri No Chundo is a classic Gujarati sweet and sour mango pickle. It's prepared with raw mango, specifically rajapuri mango, sugar and basic spices. Our sweet, spicy and tangy instant chunda can be made in 20 minutes on the stovetop or Instant Pot.

Keri Chundo

mango chunda recipe bottle placed next to another pickle jar on a shelf.

Green Raw Mango Chutney

This vibrant and spicy green mango chutney recipe is made using raw mangoes, garlic, green chilli and mint. It's spicy and tangy, making it the perfect condiment for Indian meals.

Raw Mango Chutney

Gajar Marcha Athanu (Gajar Achar)

Gujarati Gajar Marcha nu Athanu is a simple instant pickle made with carrots, green chillies and achar masala.

Gajar Marcha

Green Chutney (Mint Coriander Chutney)

Green chutney or hari chutney is a vibrant, smooth accompaniment made with fresh mint, coriander, green chillies and lemon juice. I love it because it's no-cook and can be ready in 5 minutes, with just 5 ingredients.

Kothmir Chutney

Green mint and coriander chutney placed in a small glass jar on a black slate tile

Gujarati Lasan ni Chutney

This no-oil spicy condiment is made with fresh garlic, red chilli powder and sesame seeds. It is no cook and has a long shelf life. It's easy to make a small batch too.

Lasan Ni Chutney

Instant Carrot Green Chilli Pickle

This sweet and tangy Instant Carrot and Green Chilli Pickle recipe is made with fresh carrots, chillies and rai na kuria. This is a no oil recipe, instead the dressing is made with lemon juice.

Quick Carrot Chilli Pickle

instant carrot chilli pickle in a black serving bowl.

Aam Ki Launji

Aam ki Launji is a sweet and spicy raw mango chutney that tastes great with Indian meals. It is made from raw mangoes, jaggery and some spices, giving it a sweet and sour flavour.

Aam Ki Launji

Kanda Keri Nu Kachumber

Kanda Keri nu Kachumber, also known as Kachi Keri nu Kachumber is a Gujarati style raw mango and onion relish.

Kanda Keri Kachumber

A small piece of poppadom in a raw onion mango kachumber bowl.

Lasaniya Gajar

Gujarati Lasaniya Gajar is a warming recipe made with raw carrots and garlic chutney. It's a delicious, flavour-packed side dish for Indian meals.

Lasaniya Gajar

Fresh Turmeric Pickle (Kachi Haldi Ka Achar)

It couldn't be easier to make this fresh Gujarati style turmeric pickle with both turmeric root and amba haldi. It's made with no oil.

Kachi Hardar

thinly cut fresh turmeric in a black bowl with a spoon.

Apple Murabba (Indian Apple Relish)

Apple Murabba is a delicious Indian pickle and is perfect as a side for your Gujarati thali. It is easy to make with basic ingredients.

Apple Murabba

Gujarati Sweets

Kheer (Indian Rice Pudding)

This creamy rice kheer is a quintessential Indian dessert with milk and is commonly served during festive occasions.

Kheer

Fada Lapsi Recipe

Lapsi or Fada Lapsi is a delicious Gujarati sweet dish prepared with broken wheat (Dalia), ghee and sweetened with Jaggery or sugar. This aromatic and easy Lapsi Halwa recipe is perfect for festivals such as Diwali, Navratri and Raksha Bandhan.

Fada Lapsi

Biranj

Biranj is a timeless Gujarati sweet dish made with basmati rice, chana dal and nuts. It is flavoured with aromatic whole spices and luxurious saffron.

Biranj

Churma Ladoo with Jaggery

Churma Ladoo is a traditional Gujarati sweet made with basic ingredients such as wheat flour, ghee and jaggery (gor)

Gor Churma Ladoo

Churma Ladoo

These Gujarati Churma Ladoo are made with wheat flour, ghee and sugar. Perfect for Ganpati festival and special occasions.

Churma Ladoo With Sugar

Seven churma ladoo arranged in a serving plate.

Shrikhand

This easy 5 minutes shrikhand recipe makes a creamy sweet shrikhand with greek yogurt and whipped cream without straining the yogurt.

Shrikhand

Keri No Ras (Gujarati Aam Ras)

Keri no Ras is a Gujarati dessert made with freshly squeezed mango pulp with ghee and ginger powder swirled through. It is served alongside puri and a simple shaak. I love using fragrant kesar mangoes to make keri no ras but alphonso work beautifully too.

Gujarati Ras

Two bowl filled with keri no ras placed in a brass round serving plate.

Commonly, keri no ras is paired with poori. However, you can also dunk your rotli into the pulp as well!

Sukhdi Recipe (Gol Papdi)

Made with only 3 ingredients, this authentic Gujarati sweet Sukhdi recipe is delicious and has a soft melt in the mouth texture. It is also known as gur papdi or gol papdi.

Sukhdi

Gujarati Magas (Magaj)

Magas or Magaj is an authentic Gujarati sweet made during Diwali. This melt in the mouth sweet is made with roasted gram flour, ghee and sugar.

Magas

Mohanthal Recipe

The ultimate Diwali mithai has to be Gujarati Mohanthal! This recipe contains mawa or khoya to create proper crumbly Mohanthal that is as good as kandoi or mithai shops. This style of perfect Mohanthal is readily found in temples and in Havelis (Vaishnav temples) around the world.

Mohanthal

Gujarati Shakarpara Recipe: How to make Shankarpali

Shakarpara is a sweet and crispy Gujarati snack made with a few basic ingredients such as flour, ghee, jaggery, and milk. These flaky diamond biscuits are usually made for the Indian festival Diwali, Holi, Satam and the perfect tea-time snacks throughout the year. These are also known as Shankarpali.

Shakkarpara with Jaggery

Sutarfeni

A melt-in-the-mouth Indian sweet made with air-fried kataifi pastry and sugar syrup

Sutarfeni

BASUNDI RECIPE

Basundi recipe is a traditional Indian dessert that is made using milk, and sugar, flavoured with warm spices and topped with rich nuts. Easy milk basundi is rich and delicious, it is basically just boiling milk and sugar in a heavy bottom pan until it is thickened. Serve with poori on festival such as Gudi padwa, Bhai dooj or raksha bandhan.

Basundi

Doodh Pak

Doodh Pak – this Gujarati style rice pudding is rich, creamy and delicious. A perfect dessert that is made with basic ingredients, that too is Egg-free and gluten-free!

Doodh Pak

Sooji No Siro | Suji Ka Halwa | Satyanarayan Prasad

Sooji no Siro or Suji ha Halwa is a simple everyday Indian dessert made with semolina, milk, sugar and nuts. This siro is often made for prashad, especially satyanarayan katha, but can also be enjoyed anytime.

Sooji No Shiro

Sooji no siro or suji ka halwa served in a bowl

Meethi Seviyan (Sweet Vermicelli)

Meethi Seviyan is a South Asian sweet dish made simply with vermicelli roasted in ghee, sugar and water. It's delicately flavoured with cardamom powder and saffron, making it perfect for special occasions and religious festivals. It is easy to make, with only a few recipe steps and around 10 minutes of cooking time.

Meethi Sev

Kuler Ladoo (Kuler)

Kuler Ladoo or Kuler na Ladwa are a Gujarati specialty made from Bajri or Pearl Millet. These ladoos are made with just three simple ingredients and require no cooking!

Kuler Ladu

Kuler ladoo served on a black plate and garnished with pistachio and rose petals

Farali Gujarati Thali

Perfect for fasting for occasions in the Hindu or Gujarati calendar!

Farali Masala Poori - poori made with a farali flour

Kuttu Ki Puri

Kuttu ki Puri is a deep fried Indian bread made with buckwheat flour and can be eaten during Hindu fasts or vrat.

Kuttu Poori

farali vrat puris served with yogurt and farali potatoes.

Farali Potato Curry

This Farali Potato Curry recipe is prepared with potatoes cooked in a smooth peanut and tomato sauce.

Farali Potato Peanut Curry

Farali potato curry served with plain yogurt on the side.

Farali Palak Poori

Farali Palak Poori - delicious deep-fried Indian flatbread prepared with fresh spinach, spice powders, green chillies and gluten-free farali flours (amaranth, water chestnut and barnyard millet). I use mashed potato to help bind the poori.

Farali Spinach Poori

Deep fried green farali palak pooris placed in a white plate

Farali Thepla

These soft farali dudhi thepla are made with farali flour, grated bottle gourd and peanut powder. Perfect for Hindu fasting.

Farali Thepla

A stack of indian flatbreads are in a cast-iron skillet.

Moraiyo Recipe (Samo Khichdi)

Moraiyo khichdi or samo khichdi is an Indian fasting recipe made with gluten-free barnyard millet. Perfect in a thali with other vrat/fasting recipes.

Samo Khichdi

Farali Kadhi (Rajgira Kadhi)

Farali Kadhi is an ideal recipe to prepare on a fasting day such as Mahashivratri, Navratri or Ekadashi. It is an easy and straightforward recipe made with rajgira flour.

Farali Kadhi

Ratalu / Kand Sabji - this farali dish is made with purple yam, peanuts and basic spices.

Farali Ratalu (Kand Sabji)

Farali Ratalu or kand sabji AKA Spicy Purple Yam and Peanut Stir-fry is definitely a strong contender in the race of fasting food. This delicious sabji is prepared with a few basic spices and herbs and is ready to eat within minutes.

Farali Ratalu

Farali Dum Aloo (No Onion Garlic Recipe)

In Farali Dum Aloo, baby potatoes are simmered in a spiced tomato gravy. This dish is prepared without onion and garlic so can be eaten on Hindu fasting days.

Farali Dum Aloo

falahari dum aloo ki snaji served in a bowl with a spoon.

Farali Potato Peanut Bhaji

Make my easy Gujarati style farali bateta for your next fasting day. This wrat aloo peanut sabzi is made with boiled potatoes, basic spices and topped with crunchy roasted peanuts.

Farali Potato Peanut Stir Fry

Plain Mogo Chips

Here is my family's recipe for East African style plain mogo chips. Cooked mogo chips are simply tossed in red chilli powder, lemon juice and salt then served with imli khajur chutney. I've included deep-fried, air fryer and oven baked options using frozen cassava.

Mogo Chips

CRISPY GUJARATI SABUDANA VADA

hese vegan, gluten-free sabudana vada or tapioca fritters are so hard to resist, they are sinful though!

Sabudana Na Vada

Farali Pattice (Buff Vada)

Buff Vada or Farali Pattice is a Gujarati recipe, that is mostly consumed during the fasts (vrat). These easy snack prepared with coconut and dry fruit filling and mashed potato. This fasting recipe best to serve with Dahi Chutney.

Farali Pattice

Rajgira Halwa (Farali Halwa)

Prepare this delicious Rajgira Halwa during vrat or Hindu fasting season. This gluten-free dessert is prepared with rajgira (amaranth) flour, ghee, sugar, mawa and other special ingredients to give this halwa a royal twist.

Rajgira No Halwo

Sabudana Khichdi

Sabudana khichdi or sago khichdi is ideal for any hindu fasting, vrat or breakfast.

Sabudana Khichdi

Milk Halwa

A rich, grainy Gujarati milk halwa made with whole milk, condensed milk, yogurt and saffron. This microwave doodh no halwo has a soft, moist texture without hours of stirring on the stove.

Milk Halwa with Condensed Milk

Singhare ka Halwa

Prepare this easy Singhare ka Halwa or water chestnut flour halwa for any Indian fasting festivals. It is made with basic ingredients and takes less than 10 minutes to prepare.

Shingoda Na Lot No Halwo

singhare atte halwa served in three small clay bowl

Farali Rajgiro Magas

Rajgiro Magas is a beautiful Indian sweet that is suitable for Hindu fasting. Amaranth flour and singoda flour is toasted in ghee until fragrant then powdered sugar and cardamom is mixed in. That's it! The final result is melt in the mouth and oh so delicious!

Rajgiro Magas

Farali rajagra magas pieces placed in a bowl and garnished with slivered almonds and pistachios.

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