539 Gujarati Recipes

One of the highlights of Gujarati recipes is the incredible variety of dishes found across meals. Gujarat has a wide-ranging cuisine that includes sweets, Gujarati farsans, soft rotis and theplas, famous Gujarati khichdi, comforting sabzis, and wholesome one-dish meals. Popular Gujarati dishes like thepla, handvo, undhiyu, dal dhokli, and kadhi are everyday staples in many homes. These Gujarat food recipes are known for their simplicity, mild spices, and the clever use of ingredients like besan, curd, jaggery, and lentils to create balanced flavours.

Farsans and mishthans are especially loved in Gujarati cuisine and are an essential part of festive and daily eating. Crunchy snacks like dhokla, khandvi, fafda, patra, and sev khamani are popular farsans, while sweets such as shrikhand, basundi, mohanthal, and doodh pak showcase the dessert side of Gujarati recipes. These Gujarati dishes perfectly capture the essence of Gujarat’s food culture—light, flavourful, and satisfying, making them favourites across India and beyond.

Gujarati Recipes like Khaman Dhokla, Bhatia Kadhi, Dabeli and Patra have an unmatchable and unique regional touch.

Gujarati traditional recipes

khaman dhokla | Gujarati khaman dhokla | steamed, soft khaman dhokla

patra recipe | Gujarati patra | Maharashtrian alu vadi

Come lunchtime and Gujaratis do not like to settle for anything less than a balanced meal, which they fondly call the Dal Bhaat Rotli Shaak combo. But, when in a hurry, one-dish meals like Dal Dhokli will come to your rescue. Let's talk about the different aspects of the grand Gujarati thali.

traditional Gujarati dal dhokli recipe | How to make Dal Dhokli

It generally consists of rotli (roti)/puri ,dal/kadhi, shaak (subzi) , bhaat (rice), farsaans with a wide range of chutneys, kachumber, homemade athanu (pickles) and finally mishtaan(sweet) to end the meal on a sweet note.

Gujarati recipes using  leftovers

A stack of leftover rotli, rotla, rice or khichdi are transformed into delicious treats like Whole Wheat Roti Chivda, Wagharelo Rotla, Bhaat Na Poodla.

whole wheat roti chivda recipe | Indian chapati chivda | leftover roti chivda | quick breakfast

khichdi pakora recipe | leftover khichdi pakoda | Gujarati khichdi na bhajiya |

Crunchy on the outside and chewy inside, this flavourful Khichdi Pakoda is made by enhancing moong dal khichdi with besan, sesame seeds and coriander, shaping this  into balls and deep-frying till nice brown and crisp.

Dahiwali Roti is a zesty soup-style breakfast made with a balance of refreshing ingredients like bland buttermilk, sweet jaggery, spice powders and finally an aromatic tempering.

dahiwali roti recipe | curd roti | Gujarati dahi wali roti | vaghareli rotli | left over roti recipe

At times of emergency or in a mood to eat something spicy instead of the basic dal-bhaat, this tasty Vagharela Bhaat can be made in a jiffy with a handful of ingredients that are easily available in our kitchen shelves.

vagharela bhaat recipe | vagharelo bhaat from leftover rice | Gujarati stir fried rice | masala bhaat Gujarati style

Gujarati suka nasta

Tea-time or Diwali, if the kitchen shelves are not filled with air-tight containers hoarding suka nasta (dry snacks).

mini bhakarwadi, Chakli, Chivda, Nimki, Shakarpara, Namkeen Shakarpara, Khakhra, etc. are some jar snacks that come to rescue when hunger strikes. You can even take them to work and relish anytime!

mini bhakarwadi recipe | easy simple Indian snack bhakarwadi | how to make Maharashtrian bhakarwadi | Pune bhakarwadi

Coarse besan mixed with spices to make cylindrical rolls, that are deep-fried to make delicious Phoolwadi is a crispy snack that tastes amazing with a cup of hot chai.

Also, fafda/ ganthia are other savory snacks that are popular tea accompaniments. My grandmother prepares snacks like Papad Poha, Sev Mamra in bulk and stores in an airtight container so that we can munch on it whenever we are hungry.

gathiya recipe | Gujarati style gathiya | Indian namkeen jar snack

Along with this, a wide variety of farsaans or snacks prepared on different occasions and to entertain guests, but also enjoyed with tea on any normal day.

Soft, steamed dhoklas, pankis, deep-fried kachoris, ghughra, masala puri, tava-cooked pudla, simple delights like khichu, dabeli,… the list is endless!

masala puri | masala poori | Gujrati masala puri | Maharashtrian Tikkat puri

bajra ragi methi khakhra recipe | multi flour khakhra | khakhra for weight loss

Gujarati sweets.

Dabbas of laddoos, Golpapdi or Mohanthaal are always present in the kitchen.

golpapdi recipe | Gujarati gol papdi | gur papdi | sukhdi

Also, special occasions are celebrated with rich desserts like Basundi, Shrikhand, Fada ni Lapsi, Doodh Paak. Try your hand at Gujarati special mishthans and enjoy with your friends and family!

Lapsi, Fada ni Lapsi, Gujarati Broken Wheat Dessert Recipe, Lapsi Sweet Recipe

Gujarati Shaak

These subzis are tongue-tickling because they believe in balancing the khatash-methash (sour-sweet) flavours and can also, be enhanced by the addition of Gujarati farsaans like muthia, patra and sev.

Gujaratis believe in eating seasonal vegetables and make elaborate preparations like Oondhiya and Panchkutiyu Shaak with a myriad of native vegetables and special combinations of spices to season them, resulting in homely and satiating dishes.

undhiyu recipe | Surti undhiyu | Oondhiya | authentic Gujarati undhiyu

Dry subzis are generally combined with batata (potato) to make delectable delights like Kobi Batata Nu Shaak, Tendli Batata nu Shaak, Karela Bateta Nu Shaak.

kobi batata nu shaak | Gujarati kobi batata nu shaak | aloo patta gobhi | Indian style cabbage potato vegetable

They even eat a lot of kathol (pulses). Khatta Moong / Sukha Moong on Wednesday and Rasawala Chana on Friday are a fixed menu at my home and I believe it is consumed this frequently in every Gujarati household.

khatta moong recipe| Gujarati khatta moong | khatta mag

Vaal Ni Dal, Mixed Kathol, Masala Chawli are other popular Kathol cooked on a regular basis. A side of Gujarati Dal, Khatti Meethi Dal and Kadhis like Bhinda ni Kadhi.

vaal ni dal recipe | Gujarati butter beans curry | healthy lima bean dal

And Dapka Kadhi are some of the everyday favourite fluid preparations to make food easier to ingest. Check our Gujarati Dal & Kadhi section to explore more delicacies from this region.

dapka kadhi recipe | Gujarati dapka kadhi | dabka wali kadhi | Non-Fried Dapka Kadhi

Gujarati Rotis

Phulka smeared generously with ghee / Chapati / Bhakri with a texture similar to biscuit is a quintessential part of most Gujarati meal especially lunch.

These flatbreads are accompanied with shaak made using vegetables especially local produce,combined with an array of spices, a dash of jaggery or sugar and sometimes tamarind too.

phulka recipe | whole wheat chapatis | Indian phulka

Bhakri ( Gujarati Recipe) | Kathiyawadi Bhakri | Gujarati Style Biscuit Bhakri

Thepla is a popular Gujarati flatbread that is an important part of their travel food bag because they stay fresh for almost over a month. They can be perked up with the addition of nutrient-rich vegetables like methi, mooli, doodhi to make Methi Thepla, Mooli Thepla and Doodhi Thepla.

thepla for travel recipe | thepla without cuds for travel | methi thepla good for 15 days

Also, you can add multigrain flour to gehun ka atta and make Multigrain Methi Thepla. As I mentioned earlier, they love seasonal produce , be it vegetables or fruits.

multigrain methi thepla recipe | multiflour thepla | bajra jowar ragi methi thepla | healthy mixed millet thepla

Come summers and most households are seen enjoying keri no ras (aam ras) with garma garam puri or Padvali Roti which is an authentic flatbread made with a pair of the rotis layered for rolling and cooking, in order to make thin rotis that can be cooked perfectly without crisping them on a tava.

padvali roti recipe | Gujarati thin roti | pad wali roti | bepadi roti | layered roti

Also, they make Fajeto that is a special type of curry made by combining mango pulp with dahi and besan and finally tempered with aromatic ingredients.

Shrikhand is replaced by Aamrakhand and refrigerator are stuffed with Doodh Keri. Bajra no rotlo with Ringana no olo , jaggery with safed makhan is a classic Gujarati winter special. Rotla can also be made using jowar or nachni flour, ensure you roll the rotlas uniformly to make them puff up.

They can also be blended into smooth powder and cooked with ingredients like onions, ginger, garlic and green chillies, to make Wagharelo Rotla which is surely an irresistible dish.

Gujarati drinks

Meals are incomplete without a bowl of curd or glass of chaas recipe | plain Indian buttermilk recipe | plain chaas recipe.

komal drink recipe | Gujarati komal drink | coconut flavoured buttermilk |

Similar to the Punjabi sweet lassi, Piyush is an authentic Gujarati drink made using shrikhand and buttermilk, this thick and luscious drink is simply irresistible!

Piyush | Gujarati Shrikhand Drink | Maharashtrian Summer Cooler | Thick Lassi (with Shrikhand)

Gujarati One Dish meal

Appease your hunger and pep up your mood with mouth-watering Gujarati one-dish meals. Khichu is an authentic Gujarati snack, soft, melt in the mouth, it has a soothing taste, and is sure to warm your soul.

A drizzle of oil and sprinkle of red chili powder or koro sambhar perks up the taste. This one-dish meal is quick and easy to make, usually made with grain-based flours like rice flour or jowar flour, try this different variant Yellow Moong Dal Khichu and enjoy it hot.

moong dal khichu recipe | Gujarati yellow moong dal khichu | Gujarati quick khichu snack | healthy khichu

Handvo is a traditional savory cake made by mixing a myriad of vegetables, an array of spices and mixed dals/flours.

Mixed Dal Handvo, Moong Dal Handvo, Mixed Vegetable Handvo, Potato Handvo are some varieties you must try! Looking for a sumptuous meal to prepare in a jiffy after a long day? Fada ni Khichdi made with nutritious broken wheat and yellow moong dal simmered with vegetables and spices is quite wholesome and takes not more than 25 minutes.

mixed dal handvo recipe | Gujarati handvo | handvo recipe

Gujarati rice, khichdi recipes

Ek top na dal bhaat recipe | Gujarati one pot dal bhaat | ek handi dal chawal | vegetable dal rice pulao | one pot rice and lentil is another Gujarati rice-dal combination dish cooked together with vegetables and spices.

Dinner generally consists of simple khichdi made by combining dal and rice.

They can even be enhanced by substituting/adding vegetables, pulses and various spices to make different preparations. The humble Moong Dal Khichdi is surely my comfort food.

moong dal khichdi | Gujarati moong dal khichdi | how to make yellow moong dal khichdi

Khichdi ke chaar yaar – dahi, papad , kadhi aur achaar is rightly said! Instead of moong, you can even make Toovar Dal Ni Khichdi, Bajra and Moong Dal Khichdi that take hardly any effort. Also, kathiyavadi popular Ram Khichdi, or the royal Badshahi Khichdi, nutritious Panchamel Khichdi are some other variations that you must try!

vegetable panchmel khichdi recipe | mixed dal and vegetable khichdi | lentil vegetable khichdi

FAQs

1. What is special about Gujarati cuisine?

Gujarati cuisine is known for its unique balance of sweet, spicy, and tangy flavours. Most Gujarati recipes are vegetarian and focus on seasonal ingredients, light spices, and nutritious cooking methods, making them wholesome and easy to digest.

2. What are the most popular Gujarati farsans?

Some of the most loved Gujarati farsans include dhokla, khandvi, fafda, patra, sev khamani, gathiya, and handvo. These snacks are enjoyed during festivals, tea time, and as part of everyday meals in many Gujarati households.

3. Is Gujarati food healthy?

Yes, Gujarati food is considered healthy as it uses steamed, lightly sautéed, and fermented cooking techniques. Many Gujarati dishes include lentils, vegetables, curd, and whole grains, offering a good balance of protein, fibre, and essential nutrients.

4. What is a typical Gujarati meal?

A traditional Gujarati meal usually includes rotli or thepla, dal or kadhi, one or two sabzis, rice or khichdi, farsans, chutneys, and a sweet dish. This combination ensures a balanced and satisfying meal.

5. Which Gujarati dishes are good for beginners to try?

Beginners can start with simple and popular Gujarati recipes such as khaman dhokla, thepla, kadhi, dal dhokli, vegetable khichdi, and shrikhand. These dishes are easy to prepare and reflect authentic Gujarati flavours.
 

Let us discover many more such marvels of this cuisine!

Enjoy our Gujarati recipes | collection of 750 Gujarati recipes. Other Gujarati recipes articles given below.

Gujarati Drinks recipes
Gujarati Dry Snacks recipes
Gujarati Faral, Faraal recipes
Gujarati Breakfast recipes
Gujarati Dal / Kadhi recipe
Gujarati Farsans recipes
Gujarati Kachumber / Chutneys / Achar recipes
Gujarati Kathols recipes
Gujarati Khichdi  recipes
Gujarati One Dish Meals recipes
Gujarati Rotli, Gujarati Thepla recipes
Gujarati Shaak Sabzi recipes
Gujarati Sweet Mithai recipes