Among all the states of India, the most different & exotic cuisine comes from the state of Gujarat. Basically, a Gujarati meal consists of rice, dal, puris, vegetables, papad, salad, etc. All these items & a few more give you a balanced diet. Food experts claim these meals as one of the best as regards to nutrition.

The recipes vary as per the region. But, they are all based on the same foundation. Though many parts of Gujarat are limited to vegetarian food, some regions like Surat & Kutch provide you one of the best non-vegetarian delicacies.

The near-desert region has Khichdi & Kadhi (Dal) as their staple food. Southern Gujarat provides you with vegetable recipes which even a proper non-vegetarian will enjoy; also Chicken & Mutton recipes are famous from Surat. Going to the Northern Region, you will find "Gujarati Thali" as the best meal. This includes many vegetable recipes, vegetable salads, curry, beans, raita, etc. You will find a lot of recipes of Rice in this state.

Most of the Gujarati recipes recommend eating puris (instead of rotis) with the different gravies. For making the food more delicious, every recipe has a suggested pickle or chutney; just like women have matching jewellery for their apparels.

Coming to sweets & snacks, you get mouth watering recipes like Dhokla, Basundi, Modak, Chevda, Khakras, Halwas, Nankhatais, etc. Plus you have Shrikhand which is a dessert made from yoghurt.

You can say this state has been the most successful in maintaining its food culture even after influences from the western nations. So, get started now & enjoy the best of Gujarati Recipes!!!