Best street foods in Gujarat: Top dishes you must try
Gujarat's streets are a delicious blend of sweet, spicy, and tangy flavours served fresh from local vendors. From iconic Dhokla and Locho to hidden gems like Bhungda Bateta, this guide takes you through the must-try bites across the state.
New Delhi: Gujarat is a vibrant place in India, with not only festivals celebrated with cheer and happiness, but also people are curious about food and are popular in the world for their street food, with a balance of sweet, sour and tangy. Gujarati street food reflects the state's love for comfort, sweetness and creativity on a plate.
From crispy fried snacks served with chutneys, dry snacks to be carried around in emergencies and warming winter delicacies, Gujarati food is a mix of deliciousness with flavours from the streets of Ahmedabad, Surat, Vadodara, and other regions, offering something special for those who love to explore or are a foodie on the hunt.
Here is your guide for your next visit to Gujarat, or as a local looking to explore some great options this Navratri, you must try these famous street foods and enjoy the authentic flavours with comfort and warmth.
Must try Gujarati street foods
1. Khandvi
A local street food available widely across Gujarat, it is a small, bite-sized roll made of gram flour and dipped in a light sugary syrup, filled with coconut and mustard seeds. They are light to consume, delicious, tangy and incredibly addictive. With no or less oil and high protein, it can also be a great addition to yuor diet for guilt-free snacking.
2. Dhokla
Soft and steamed spongy snack prepared with rice and chickpea flour, it is one of the most addictive Gujarati street snacks that is loved not only by the local people but also now available and loved across India and outside. It is served with a green chutney and fried green chillies for extra spiciness to cut the sweetness of the Dhokla dipped in sugary water. It's light, easy to carry and can be enjoyed at any time of the day.
3. Sev Usal
A spicy curry prepared using peas, and served with chopped onions on top, with a side of buttery pac and lots of sev on the top to be enjoyed as a perfect street snack during evenings or festive times. Do not miss the flavours of sev usal whenever you visit Gujarat for traditional flavours.
4. Locho
A soft, steamed snack prepared with soaked urad dal, chana dal and poha in a smooth and watery paste to prepare a pancake. Top with your favourite toppings like oil, masala, onions, and sev to enjoy the ultimate Gujarati flavours. It can be one of the most comforting foods to enjoy at any time of the day.
5. Bhungda Bateta
Spicy fried potato chunks topped with crispy, hollow fried bhungda (tube-like snacks) and served with a garlic-heavy chutney. It’s crunchy, spicy, and absolutely unforgettable. Do not miss this evening snack on the streets of Gujarat this festive season.
Not just these, but Gujarat has a variety of snacks being served on the streets and enjoyed with deliciousness by the locals and even the visitors. This festive season, if you are planning your trip to Gujarat, ensure to make a list of foods to try and top places where you can find the authentic flavours for an unforgettable experience.