


So for makers it becomes easier to do a show with a Gujarati or a Punjabi background." Shows based on these cultures get more TRPs. "They are very colourful communities with a rich literature and the scope of entertainment is also much more than others.Actor-director Jamnadas Majethia, the man behind Khichdi and Baa Bahoo Aur Baby, said: "I believe out of all, Gujarati and Punjabi cultures are the ones that almost everyone recognises.From showing a typical Gujarati household to their festivals, functions and colourful wardrobe, the shows spread the vibrant colours of the state to the remotest parts of the country.Ekta Kapoor's Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi took things a step ahead and was followed by a long list of Gujarati culture-based shows - Sarabhai Vs Sarabhai, Teen Bahuraniyan, Jasuben Jayantilal Joshi Ki Joint Family, Hamari Devrani, Bandini, Mukti Bandhan, Krishnaben Khakhrawala, Gulaal, Papad Pol and Sanskaar Lakshmi.Shows like Saath Nibhana Saathiya, Tarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashma and Ram Milaayi Jodi are continuing the trend that started 13 years ago and has seen Gujarati family dramas like Baa Bahoo Aur Baby and Khichdi. Be it a weekly or a daily soap, the regional flavour is everywhere. Those based in Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Haryana, Rajasthan and Maharashtra too abound on the small screen.Gujarati culture came right into Indian drawing rooms with the popular television show Ek Mahal Ho Sapno Ka in 1999 and, after more than a decade, it is still one of the strongest flavours on the tube.The modern day chefs are coming up with the concept of fusion food by combining food from the lands of Gujarat and Western food in desserts to make it more appealing. Gujarati cuisine differs from season to season depending on the availability of vegetables. Some of the most popular Gujarati foods are undhiu, thepla, khakra, jalebi, bhajia, gathiya, fafda, halwa and other snacks known as farsan. One distinct character of Gujarati food is its subtle sweetness in all foods. The meals include popular beverages like buttermilk and tea sweet dishes include laddoos and mango. Gujaratis use a combination of different spices and flavors to cook their meals and this is what makes Gujarati food truly exotic. The most popular form of meal that is a typical Gujarati thali consists of roti, dal, rice and vegetables known as shaak which are accompanies by pickles and roasted papads. The food is often served on a silver platter owing to its rich taste. Gujarati cuisine has so much to offer to its visitors and each dish has an absolutely different cooking style which can be noticed in the recipes of some food where one of the dishes are fried while others are boiled. A typical Gujarati thali consists of different variety of lip smacking dishes. The traditional food from Gujarat is also primarily vegetarian and has a high nutritional value. Other famous dishes include Bajre ki Khichdi, Kalakand also known as Mishri Mawa, Besan Ki Chakki, Dal Bati Churma, Moong Dal ka Halwa, Sweet Dish of Ajmer- Sohan Halwa, Jodhpuri Mawa Kachori, Ghewar, Mirchi Vada, Pyaz ki Kachori A Spicy Dish and Rabdi. It is also known for its snacks like Bhujia from Bikaner, Mirchi Vada and Pyaaz Kachori. Various chutneys made from locally available spices like turmeric, coriander, mint and garlic are given too. They are also used alongside as an item during the meal.Īs you travel through Rajasthan, some of the famous Rajasthani food such as dal-bati and Besan Chakki will be served to you with great pride and joy by the locals. The milk, buttermilk and curd are used instead of water to prepare the gravy of the vegetables. The specialty of the cuisines from Rajasthan is the lack of green vegetables evened out by abundant use of lentils, legumes and pulses. It is spicy and ghee is the integral part of most of the meal preparations. However, it still has a wide variety to choose from. Rajasthani food is predominantly vegetarian. They have a large variety of delicious Rajasthani and Gujarati food items which are absolutely finger biting delicious for the visitors that land here from the different parts of the world. Located in the western region of India, Gujarat and Rajasthan are known as the land of colors, vibrancy, great culture, heart melting landscapes and of course, great food. Most peculiarly known, these best cooks generally originate from Gujarat or Rajasthan. Indians are known to be food lovers and some of them also happen to be the best cooks in the world.
