Discover Ahmedabad: A Gem Of Gujarat With Rich History And Mouth Watering Cuisine

Ahmedabad, Gujarat's gem, is known for its rich history, dynamic culture, stunning architecture, and mouth-watering food. The local cuisine in Ahmedabad wonderfully encapsulates the gastronomic heritage of Gujarat, promising to please every taste bud you have. Don't miss these signature dishes when you're exploring Ahmedabad.

Ahmedabad being the largest city in Gujarat is well known for many reasons including its rich historical background, vibrant culture as well as architectural marvels and good food. In a nutshell, the cuisine in Ahmedabad reflects Gujarat’s culinary heritage by providing an assortment of flavors that cater to people with different tastes. Below is a list of some of the best dishes you should definitely try out when you visit Ahmedabad.

1. Khaman

Whenever we talk about Gujarati food, Dhokla always has to be mentioned first. This fermented rice and chickpea flour snack is a staple in Ahmedabad. It is usually light, spongy and slightly tangy along with green chutney on the side. Other variations exist such as Khaman (a fluffier type) which are equally popular and tasty.

2. Sev Tameta nu Shaak

Sev Tameta nu Shaak is a simple dish consisting of tomatoes and sev (crunchy noodles made from chickpea flour). Crispy sev neutralizes the acidity of tomatoes thereby bringing together two different tastes into some sort of harmony. Traditionally this dish can be eaten with bhakri an Indian bread variety or rice.

 3. Fafda Jalebi

Fafda-Jalebi is one of the most popular breakfast combinations in Ahmedabad. Fafda made from gram flour and fried until it becomes crisp goes along with jalebi which is sweetened syrupy deliciousness personified. Combining these two very different textures or flavors will result in an experience that can never be forgotten in your lifetime especially during the Dussehra festival.

4. Patra

Patra needs to be tried out since it does not resemble anything else you have ever tasted before: they are Colocasia leaves coated with spiced gram flour paste, rolled up firmly, steamed then cut into slices which will then be tempered by adding mustard seeds plus sesame seeds on top of them again before serving them. That sweet spicy tangy mix goes well when served as a side dish or snack for your family members during tea time.

5. Handvo

Handvo is a savory cake prepared by mixing rice and lentil batter which is fermented overnight and then baked or steamed. Often, bottle gourd is added to it together with ginger, green chilies and sesame seeds. It has got a crunchy exterior and inside soft like sponge making it an ideal dish for wholesome satisfaction.

6. Dabeli

Originally from Kutch but immensely popular in Ahmedabad, Dabeli is a bun (pav) stuffed with spicy potato filling, garnished with pomegranate seeds, peanuts and sev. A special Dabeli masala gives the filling its flavor while the pav are usually slightly grilled using butter. For those who love tangy flavors as well as spice, you must try this street food delight.

7. Thepla

Another type of flatbread that is popular because it can be prepared using many different flavors, is Thepla which is made from whole wheat flour and fenugreek leaves (methi) mixed in various spices. This makes good journey food as it keeps for a long time. One may also have it with yogurt or pickles or eat it alone. It’s an amazing combination of good taste and nutrition making it one of the best options for breakfasts and snacks.

8. Mohanthal

Mohanthal is a typical Gujarati sweet that someone should not miss especially for those people who have Sweet tooth for life’s delicacies. It has sugar ghee gram flour (basen) saffron cardamom nuts flavored preparations richly densely made like fudge from it at times (often garnished with nuts) thus served during festivals & occasional events most notably.

9.Undhiyu

This happens to be a mixed vegetable curry specific to Gujarat, which is typically cooked during winter months only unlike other Indian vegetable curries like Paneer Makhani which any vegetarian can cook at any time of the year as one desires. The vegetables are made up of yam, potatoes, brinjal, green beans etc that are cooked with spices and muthiyas; these give it its unique taste. This dish is usually cooked in a clay pot and sometimes turned upside down during cooking hence the name ‘Undhiyu’ (meaning under). It goes well with puris or rotis.

10. Shrikhand

Shrikhand refers to a creamy sweet Indian dessert made by straining yogurt then mixed with saffron, cardamom and nuts. It is normally taken as a soothing dessert that goes well with puris. Additionally, there is another famous variety of Shrikhand called Amrakhand which is mango-flavored.