the very humble – Thuli
My ancestral village is tucked in a remote corner of Bhal, the wheat bowl of Gujarat. Therefore, wheat has been the staple cereal grain of …
All about Lilva, the tender green beans of Gujarati cuisine
Meet the લીલવા/Lilva brigade; the lush green beans that rule our kadais, griddles, and thalis during winters. Lilva, derived from lilu, meaning green, is the …
The most popular trio among the Lilva
My last couple of posts mentioned the term Lilva (fresh beans), so I thought of sharing a picture in case you wondered what they are! …
Introducing Shalikuta
Deepa Reddy introduces Shalikuta, a collective I am so glad to be part of (more on it later). Read on… உணவே மருந்து, மருந்தே உணவு … “Unave …
Black Moong Beans
Traditionally, Wednesdays have been moong bean days in Gujarati kitchens. Curried with yoghurt or with dhokli, dry to go with kadhi, sprouted with moth beans, …
Ways with Wheat, understanding how Gujaratis eat wheat
Gujarat is know for one of the best wheat indigenous wheat varieties of our country. Bhal, a small region in central Gujarat grows the non …