Gujarat is a state full of rich
history, sweet people and delicious food. The fans of Gujarati food
are scattered all over the country. Owing to the popularity of
Gujarati dishes, are easily available everywhere in India. But,
if you want to taste the authentic Gujarati food, you should have to
visit the Restaurants in Vadodara.
The restaurants in the city contain all
the traditional dishes of the state on their menu. Expert chefs
prepare the authentic cuisines with delicious flavors and richness
of Gujarat.
Here are the authentic Gujarati dishes
that you must try at the restaurants in Vadodara:
Gujarati Kadhi
Gujarati kadhi is one of the most
famous Gujarati dishes that are cooked throughout the country. All
the leading restaurants prepare this sour curd dish and it is also
cooked in almost every household. However, you must try the authentic version of this dish at the restaurants of the state.
No meal is complete without Kadhi. The
dish is made of sour curd, gram flour, and sugar or jaggery. The
sweet-spicy kadhi is basically a soup that goes well with hot
chapattis and rice. The flavors of the dish are further enhanced by
adding pakoras or koftas to it.
Khaman
Well, when in Vadodara, you would
certainly want to relish the scrumptious Gujarati thali but, this
Gujarati snack is simply hard to resist. The spongy snack is loaded
with sweet-sour flavours. And, the most important thing is that it is
one of healthiest snacks as it is not fried but steamed.
It is made using lentils and chickpea
flour. Mustard seeds that are used to garnish the dish make it more
flavorsome. The light, fluffy, and healthy snack is savored with
dips. Further, this dish has many variations like Ameri khaman,
masala khaman, nylon khaman, etc.
You can have this dish at breakfast
when you stay at Hotels in Vadodara near the airport. Or, you can
also have them with your noon tea.
Thepla
Another snack that you must try at the
restaurants in Vadodara is thepla. It is another very popular
dish that is cooked across the country. But, only the restaurants in
Gujarat will give you the authentic taste of thepla.
The snack is made from whole wheat
flour, gram flour, fenugreek leaves, and lots of spices. The best
thing is that these snacks have a very long shelf life and so, almost
every Gujarati prefers packing theplas whenever they go to picnics or
travel.
You can also carry some theplas with
you when you go for sightseeing.
Gota
If you are fond of pakoras, you must
order gota at the Restaurants in Vadodara. Gota is a Gujarati
version of the very famous pakoras. They are made from fenugreek
leaves and gram flour. They have a very soft texture and taste very
delicious.
Have them with tangy chutney or tomato
sauce.
Khandvi
There are a few restaurants in Vadodara
that serve the most delectable khandvi. It is basically layers of
gram flour that are cooked with buttermilk. They are then rolled up
and seasoned with some spices like curry leaves, cumin seeds, mustard
seeds, coconut, coriander, and sesame seeds.
This savory dish is a must-try
breakfast item that you must not miss at the restaurants in
Vadodara.
Undhiyu
If you are visiting any of the
restaurants in Vadodara, make it a point that you order Undhiyu. It
is a classical Gujarati delicacy which is prepared using a very
different technique. It is cooked in an inverted clay pot.
The dish incorporates fresh vegetables
like eggplant, yam, green peas, potatoes and other ingredients like
crunchy muthiyas, banana, coconut, and many spices. The ingredients
are cooked in buttermilk and hence, bring out the best flavors.
It is a must-try Gujarati dish.
Murghanu shaak
Well, if you are missing non-vegetarian
food in Gujarat, you should order Murghanu shaak at any of the
non-vegetarian restaurants in Vadodara.
Murghanu shaak is basically chicken
that is cooked along with vegetables in the same dish. The chicken is
marinated with many aromatic spices and yoghurt and the flavours seep
inside the chicken leading to a burst of flavours with every bite.
Murghanu shaak is a lip-smacking
Gujarati delicacy and you must try it whenever you visit Vadodara.
Dabeli
Dabeli is street
food but it finds a compulsory spot in the menus of all the leading
restaurants in Vadodara. The dish is similar to vada pao. A
delicious potato filling is stuffed inside buns and topped with a
sweet and tangy dip.
Have it with a steamy cup of tea in
breakfast or as an evening snack.
Handvo
Handvo is a delicious cake made from a
smooth batter of rice and lentils. The cake is prepared in many ways.
Some restaurants cook it over charcoal, some cook it in a pressure
cooker, and some restaurants even pan-fry it. It is then seasoned
with various spices. It is also served with delicious green chutney.
Sev tameta nu shak
You must have tried sev tamatar ki
sabzi in many roadside dhabas. Sev tameta nu shak is the Gujarati
version of this favorite dish.
The dish is quite simple to cook but is
loaded with many flavors. Tomatoes and onions are cooked in many
aromatic spices. It is then garnished with crunchy and crispy sev and
fresh coriander leaves.
Relish the delicious dish with
chapatti, paratha or theplas.
Doodhpak
Finish your meal with the staple
Gujarati sweet dish, Doodhpak. It is a rice pudding which is made
from milk, saffron, almonds, sugar, and many other ingredients. It
melts in the mouth in moments.
You must order this dish at the
restaurants in Vadodara.
Ghughra
Ghughra is another delectable sweet
dish that you must not miss. The dish includes mawa, lots of dry
fruits and sugar. The dish is deep-fried until it’s crunchy from
the outside but remains soft inside.
This is one of the tastiest desserts
that you would ever have.
You must try these delicious dishes at
the Restaurants in Vadodara.
