Gujarat is a state that is located in the western side of India. This state is a celebration of a rich culture, colorful customs and adorable people. A Gujarati wedding is the very reflection of these customs and cultures especially the wedding food menu. Most of the Gujarati people are vegetarians so there are a wide variety of vegetarian foods to choose from. Here are the four most popular dishes served at a Gujarati wedding that are a must try for anybody attending it.
1. Undhiyo – This one is a very famous dish that is well known all over India. It is often prepared with vegetables unripe bananas, potatoes and green green beans any other seasonal winter vegetables. It is known to be a dry dish and make it one of the most sought after dishes in winter. The best accompaniment for this dish is a fried puri.
2. Dhokla – One of the healthiest starters in a Gujarati wedding food menu is the soft and juicy dhokl. It is neither fried nor even frilled but steamed and is served best with grated coconut sprinkled on top and a coriander and garlic chutney. Gujrati wedding photography is incomplete without people posing with a plate of steamed khaman dhokla. The batter for the dish is fermented overnight which is made from chickpea flour and rice and is known to be a favorite among young and old alike. It is very light as well as filling for the stomach and is at the same time relishable.
3. Lilva or green Peas Kachori – The name rings a bell and when it does is enough to make the mouth of any Gujarati water. Thus, the lilva or the green peas kachori is an indispensable part of the wedding food menu of the Gujaratis. The snack or starter resembles a dumpling and is stuffed with a filling of crushed and richly spiced green peas. It is often serve with chutney that is made with aamchoor and spices
4. Paatra – It is a snack or a dish that is delicious to eat and much on. Paatra which means leaves is sweet, salty and a spicy preparation that is made by stuffing the colocasia leaves also known as arbi. The stuffing is made from a batter made from chickpea flour. It can be served in a variety of ways such as steamed, shallow friend and deep fried.
Apart from these other important dishes that constitute a Gujarati wedding food menu are sev tameta, rasawala aloo, bharela bhindi or stuffed okra et. al. A Gujarati wedding is a haven for vegetarian food lovers with each dish having its own character and taste.