Tea-time becomes extra special when you indulge in some special Gujarati snacks munchies. This is because there are so many namkeens in Gujarati cuisine like the dhoklas, Khakras, fafdas, chakli and the list goes on. The best part is that each of these snacks are so versatile that they complement any meal. Be it breakfast, lunch or even tea time, these farsan items will blow your mind each time. Khandvi and Dhokla are the two snacks that are widely made in almost all the Gujarati households and are also eaten for breakfast. So we thought why not collaborate a list for you, so you can even enjoy them at home from any part of the world.
Khandvi
First on the list is a delicate savory item - Khandvi. It is also called by different names in other states like the Patuli, Dahivadi or Suralichi Vadi. Made mainly using gram flour, yogurt and an absolutely interesting method, this khandvi is smooth, soft and melts in mouth. The delicately rolled bright yellow pinwheel rolls with a delicious tempering, makes it a must try Gujarati snack.
Dhokla
Speaking of Gujarati snacks, Dhokla cannot be left behind. It is one of the most popular Gujarati snacks again made with gram flour. This time it is a spongy, fluffy savory snack that is absolutely easy to make at home. Also doesn't require too many ingredients, yet tastes heavenly when topped with a tempering. Serve garnished with coriander leaves and coconut.
Dabeli
Next we have a spicy, flavourful popular snack from Gujarat – dabeli. A spicy potato mixture is made by using dabeli masala, with onion, masala peanuts, desiccated coconut, pomegranate pearls and coriander leaves on top of the mixture. That mixture is then sandwiched in a pav along with some garlic chutney and tamarind chutney, which is then toasted on a tawa with lots of butter. Serve this delicious Kutchi dabeli hot garnished with nylon sev, coriander leaves and pomegranate pearls.
Shakarkandi
Then we have an unusual chaat recipe made with fried potatoes and sweet potatoes. Mix them together along with some chaat ingredients and Shakarkandi chaat is ready. This interesting tangy chaat preparation is blissful to have at your tea-time. Try out this recipe and impress everyone with the earthy and amazing flavours loaded in one dish.
Nankhatai
Lastly we have Nankhatai on the list, of course we just cannot complete a list without a sweet item, can we? Nankhatai is an authentic Indian sweet and savory eggless cookie that can be easily prepared at home. Made using refined flour, gram flour, ghee and lots of love, this crunchy, crumbly and sweet cookie goes very well with a cup of chai or even coffee.
Get ready to enjoy your tea-time with these Gujarati special snacks and farsan this week itself.
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