Gujarati Food

Im not a gujarati but one of my favourite cuisines is Gujarati food.

Gujarati cuisine is unlike any other Indian cuisine. Almost strictly vegetarian, it is traditionally served on silver platters with the accompaniment of rice and a variety of rotis.
Even though the state of Gujarat has absorbed many foreign influences over the years, the basic tastes in food have remained the same. There are few people who do not relish Gujarati savouries - crisp spicy fried farsans, which can be bought in wayside stalls. The famous Gujarati thali served at weddings consists of farsans, sweetmeats and a variety of sweet and sour chutneys and pickles. Mixing of the sweet with the salty is what makes the cooking of this state different from the rest.

Traditional Gujarati thali in Ahmedabad consists of rice, dal, curry, vegetables, sweet, farsan, pickles, chutney and raita. Farsans are of various varieties such as Patara, Khaman Dhokla, and Khandvi.

For traditional Gujurati thali, your best bet would be Chetna at Relief Road, Ratanpole. Not to miss is Vishala at Vasna, tradition is reflected in its ambience, decor and cuisine lending it an essentially rustic feel. Its village setting is enhanced by dim lighting, small stalls dotting the pathway showcasing cultural souvenirs including a utensil museum. Another flagship restaurant for Gujarati food is Agashiye at Lal Darwaja which is very popular for the taste and ambience. Gordhan Thal located at the Sarkhej-Gandhinagar highway is a legendary outlet in its own right. The ambience and decor of this restaurant is essentially Rajwadi style detailing mirror work, mud work and other traditional Rajasthani interiors. Sasuji on CG road is also popular in the business area for it traditional gujarati food. There are so many gujarati thali joints and very one has its own speciality.

Please do not be mistaken that in Ahmedabad you get only gujarati food you name the cuisine and its available from italian to mexican, punjabi to south indian, local fast food, or anythign else.