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Methi Paak - by @thecardamompod
Methi Paak is made of gram flour (Chanaa no lot), methi (fenugreek), ghee and many other warming spices for winter. When I was growing up...
Vaishali A. Patel
Nov 21, 20192 min read
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Gajar nu Athanu (Indian Pickled Carrots) --- Gujarati Food
Gajar nu Athanu (Indian Pickled Carrots) By Milk and Cardamom A tangy and spicy Indian pickled carrot recipe made with split mustard...
Vaishali A. Patel
Nov 8, 20191 min read
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Gluten Free Thepla -- Gujarati Food Friday
Gluten Free Thepla Ingredients 11/2 cup of all purpose gluten free flour (Indian stores carry a flour blend thats for fasting or gluten...
Vaishali A. Patel
Oct 8, 20191 min read
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Basundi -- Gujarati Food Friday
Basundi is a rich and delicious Gujarati dessert especially popular during the festive season. As we enter the cool and crisp Autumn...
Vaishali A. Patel
Sep 24, 20192 min read
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METHI- FENUGREEK
Methi- Fenugreek Methi na thepalaa, methi na dhebraa, muthiya, khaakharaa, gaanthiya, biscuit, and more are words you have heard if you...
Vaishali A. Patel
Jul 26, 20191 min read
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KADHEE -- Gujarati Food Friday
Kadhee for 4 people Need: 1 tbsp of sourcream 2 tbsp of Yogurt 1 tbsp of grahm flour / chanaa no lot 1 tsp of cumin 1 tbsp of ghee 1 tbsp...
Vaishali A. Patel
Jun 23, 20191 min read
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Magas / Magaj - History & Recipe
Magas in Russia is a small capital town for republic of Ingushetia. Magas is the name of a royal family in Venice, Italy and Magas in...
Vaishali A. Patel
Jun 23, 20192 min read
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Poodla / Pooda with @milkandcardamom
Milk and Cardamom Recipe Need: 1 cup chickpea flour (besan/chana no lot) 1/3 cup onions, finely diced 1/2 tbsp minced ginger 1 tsp green...
Vaishali A. Patel
Jun 23, 20191 min read
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Kutchhi Dabeli: History + Recipe
Recently one of our live class student said, “Koro thoyh”? when I asked them how do you say in your family “What happened?” Others said,...
Vaishali A. Patel
May 2, 20191 min read
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FOR THE LOVE OF GATHIYA, KHAKHARA, FAFADA (YUMMY GUJARATI SNACKS)
No matter how westernized one becomes, if you hail from a Gujarati lineage chances are you know what gathiya, khakharaa, Fafada,...
Vaishali A. Patel
Apr 14, 20192 min read
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GHAR VAIDU… HOME REMEDIES
You fall down and scrap your knees… Mom says put some Hadadar (turmeric) on it. You have a cold… Mom says drink some aadu (ginger),...
Vaishali A. Patel
Apr 14, 20191 min read
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SINGDANA NI CHIKI – PEANUT BRITTLES
Singdana ni Chiki – Peanut brittles Need: 1. Medium frying pan 2. 1 cup shelled peanuts 3. 1/2 cup jaggery ( gaud)or little over 1/4 cup...
Vaishali A. Patel
Apr 13, 20191 min read
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GUJARATI FOOD: DAAL, BHAAT AND RAITU
Traditional Gujarati thali (plate) has a variety of foods. It has two to four different types of shaak (curries), athaanu (pickles),...
Vaishali A. Patel
Apr 13, 20192 min read
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TOO MUCH SUGAR TODAY? TAKE KADVAAT
Maha Sudarshan choorna or Sudharshan ghanvati It’s the official name for this Ayurvedic powder which is also now available in small...
Vaishali A. Patel
Apr 12, 20192 min read
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WINTERS IN GUJARAT – SHIYAADO
Winters in Gujarat – Shiyaado When there is a wood burning stove on in the middle of the living room known as “Sagadi” and everyone...
Vaishali A. Patel
Apr 11, 20192 min read
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GUJARATI DAAL RECIPE
Gujarati Daal For 4 People Need: 1/2 cup Tuver daal (Split tuver daal you can find on amazon or at Indian stores) 11/2 cup water 4 medium...
Vaishali A. Patel
Apr 11, 20191 min read
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PAPADI NO LOT
Papadi no Lot by Priyanka Patel (Gluten Free and Vegan) This is a great snack most Gujarati folks love. If there is a picnic, beach party...
Vaishali A. Patel
Apr 11, 20192 min read
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KHAMAN: (YELLOW SAVORY SPONGE CAKE)
Khaman: (Yellow savory sponge cakes) by Gita Patel Gluten free (Can be made Vegan) 1. 1 cup Chanaa ni daal 2. 2 tbsp Greek Yogurt/ or for...
Vaishali A. Patel
Apr 10, 20192 min read
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JEERA RICE
Jeera Rice (Gluten Free) Need: 1. 1 cup Basmati Rice 2. 2tsp Cumin seeds 3. 2 bay leaves 4. 1 tbsp Ghee (Purified butter) 5. 2 1/4 cup of...
Vaishali A. Patel
Apr 10, 20191 min read
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DABELI RECIPE
For 4 People For stuffing: 2 large Potatoes boiled 1-2 tbsp Dabeli Masala from the Indian store 1 tsp Tamarind Paste 1-2 tsp Dhaanaa...
Vaishali A. Patel
Apr 10, 20191 min read
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