India is a land of taste and great culture. Each state country is unique in its own food habits and kitchen secrets. My last blog on Taste of Travel-17 Recipes of India, I had shared the list of 17 delicious food recipes from all the corners of India. Today I bring you flavors from Western India. Read along to get a taste of the uniqueness and delicacies they’ve got to offer-
- Gujarati Food
Dal Dhokli-a popular dish made by boiling thick wheat flour noodles with pigeon pea (arhar dal) The country’s westernmost state is famous for its rich cultural heritage, widely known for its dance and food. Primarily vegetarian, the delicious food list of the state goes as-Undhiyu, Gujrati Kadhi, Dhoklas, Thepla, Dal Dhokli, Handvo,Khandvi, Puran Poli, Khaman Dhokla. Among the sweets are delicacies like Sukhadi, Malpua, Jalebi, and Mohan Thar.
- Maharashrian Food
Vada Paav-Popular food item of Maharashtra. Prepared with boiled mashed potatoes and bread bun, this mouth watering dish is all time favorite. Palette of spices and aromas where you’d find proven kitchen ingredients to tickle up your taste buds. The city of dreams have a lot to offer in your plate. Bada Pav, Aluvadi, Sabudana Khichdi, Misal Pav, Pohe, Pav Bhaji, Vada Pav, Shrikhand and Aamti to name a few.
- Goan Food
Goan Fish Curry-prepared with marinated fish and tamarind, this delicious dish tastes great when added some coconut Located in the west coast of India, this sea facing state is all love for food. A popular tourist spot, Goa has much besides lovely beaches. Here are some of the best loved Goan food-Fish curry, Goan Prawn Curry, Chicken Xacuti, Goan Nevri and Bebinca to name a few of the exotic Goan dishes.
- Rajasthani Food
Dal Bati Churma-with those cute little round baked breads dipped with ghee and the panchmel dal is a taste of different level. You’d love it. A north-western state popular for its historical backdrop of magnificent forts, havelis, culture and food. Here are some of the most loved food recipes of Rajasthan you would to try-Dal Bati Churma, Laal maas,Mohan Maas, Boondo Raita, Rajasthani Kadhi, Pyaj Kachori. Among the mouth watering sweet dishes are Churma Ladoo, Badam ka Halwa, Balu Shahi and Ghevar.
