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#WhyDoWe What is a Desi phrase you heard all the time growing up?⁠ ⁠ "MARA MATHA PAR MOOK"⁠ ⁠ Whenever I asked my mommy where should I...

Yes! Car Pooja is a thing (sometimes misspelled Puja). Many of us desi folks value and treasure our cars and being able to afford one and...

The first time I got my period, my best friend Aditi and I were going up the stairs at school. She said to me, "I think you sat on...

by @laviextraordinaire Loving this recipe collaboration with Pankti @laviextraordinaire. She is an amazing momma of two with a love for...

Bell Pepper Sabji Need: 2 large Green Bell Peppers 2 large Red bell peppers 2 tbsp oil (yes this one takes oil but the chanaa no lot will...

What if I tell you, Gluten Free folks can also enjoy this Gujarati Treat?⁠ .⁠ 🔆 GOR PAAPADI - Gluten Free⁠ .⁠ I grew up eating Sukhadi...

Khaman Kakdi This Gujarati dish originates from the state of Maharashtra. ⁠ ⁠ Did you know that until 1960 states of Gujarat and...

Basundi is a rich and delicious Gujarati dessert especially popular during the festive season. As we enter the cool and crisp Autumn...

Methi- Fenugreek Methi na thepalaa, methi na dhebraa, muthiya, khaakharaa, gaanthiya, biscuit, and more are words you have heard if you...

It's important to learn Gujarati Numbers for fun things like shopping, saying your age, learning to tell time. And plus, it's the easiest...

Many times, the first few things we learn in a new language are how to say, "Hi" and "How are you?" so that we can easily introduce...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

Do you… Unconsciously take your shoes of when you enter a home? Bow down your head when you meet older family members? Greet them with...

Jai Shree Krishna Kem cho? Jai schhidanand Ramkabir Jai Jinendra Jai Swaminarayan Normally we greet each other with: Kem cho? Which...

If you are one of the lucky ones who was fortunate enough to have a mom or mother-in-law around after you delivered your baby and if you...

Festivals are socially and culturally significant, and this is especially true in Gujarat. Celebrations of any kinds bring people...

In the afternoon, sitting with your friends on “otla”(front porch), playing games, singing songs, laughing your hearts out, eating...