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From Dhokla to Fafda; 10 delectable Gujarati dishes that Prez Trump must try!

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President Donald Trump is on a state visit to India on February 24-25, 2020. There is much excitement in the air and the best arrangements are being made for him and his wife, Melania Trump, who will also accompany him.

One of his mains stopovers will be in Ahmedabad, which also happens to be PM Modi’s home turf. He has been the CM of Gujarat for over 12 years. What better way, then, to welcome Prez Trump and have him devour some of the most famous Gujarati delicacies in town!

Gujarati food is famous world over and who knows, after trying these must-haves, Prez Trump is ready to give McDonalds and KFC a miss! It is one of the oldest culinary treasures of India and is primarily vegetarian.

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Must try’s –

Dhokla
The most famous face of Gujju food – the dhokla – finds its way to every snack plate in North India. It is made of a fermented batter of rice and split chickpeas (besan). It is mildly sweet and salty and is complemented with hot green mint and green chilly or tamarind chutney. A street food that can be eaten with any meal. Garnished with fresh green coriander, this could be a perfect welcome snack for the Trumps.

Khandvi
Another lip-smacking snack from Gujarat. These are tightly rolled, bite sized pieces made of gram flour and yoghurt. It contains good fat and hence can be consumed by all, because of its high fibre content. Garnished with crushed coconut and coriander leaves, this Gujarati dish is a sure shot winner for the US guests.

Fafda
Who in India hasn’t heard of the famous fafda jalebi combination? Most Gujarati’s will relish this in their morning breakfast. Fafda is served hot along with papaya chutney. It is made up of the Besan flour and available at almost every food stall in the state. People mostly enjoy their Sunday with Fafda and jalebi in Gujarat.

Undhiyu
Undhiyu is essentially a healthy mix of vegetables and spices, this requires immense patience to make. It is made up of vegetables like potato, sweet potato, brinjal, spinach and a lot of seasonal vegetables. These are boiled together and simmered with Indian spices. It gets its name from the word, ‘Undhu’, which means upside down. This dish is primarily cooked upside down underground in earthen pots, with fire above.
A unique dish that will definitely arouse Prez Trump’s culinary curiosity.

Dal dhokli
This is a lip smacking, high on protein dish from Gujarat. It is slurpy with high content of minerals and protein. It is a one pot meal that is made of simmering wheat flour dumplings in thin Guajarati dal. The spices add to the zing.

Sev khamni
Sev Khamni is a traditional Gujarati dish which is very tasty and easy to make at home. It is prepared by shredding khaman dhokla. It is served hot with tea or coffee. Sev khamni is also served with the garnishing of sev or namkeen.

Shrikhand
This is a sweet dessert dish made with hung curd. A heavenly combination is to have mangoes with it. Every Gujarati will definitely swear by this. Shrikhand is creamy and perfect for summer weathers.

Gujarati Kadhi
A staple in almost every household, Gujarati kadhi is a delicious besan and yoghurt based curry with mild sweet undertones. T is consumed hot and mostly paired with rice. Spices and red chillies add to the flavour. A must try.

Thepla is an Indian flatbread made using whole wheat flour, gram flour, millet flour and spice powders. Optional ingredients like fenugreek leaves, bottle gourd or mix veggies can be used. It is a wholesome flat bread and worth a try too.

Kansar – It is a sweet dessert made by the people of Gujarat. It is also known as lapsi. The main ingredients of this dessert are wheat and jaggery.  It is mostly made on auspicious occasions. It is a healthy dessert with a top layer coating of ghee and sugar.

Indeed, a wide array of food items that await President Trump and his wife Melania. A different food palate but one which will surely leave a delectable mark on their tongues.

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