10 Gujarati breakfast dishes that are a must try

Gujarat is a land of colours, traditions, and flavours too. Here, the local dishes are not just vibrant but nutritious too. From the use of fresh fenugreek leaves to fiber and protein-rich gram flour, here the local dishes speak nutrition and health. From the soft, spongy Khaman Dhokla and the wholesome Thepla to the savory Handvo and comforting Batata Poha, each dish reflects the creativity and warmth of Gujarati cooking. Ingredients like lentils, gram flour, and vegetables make these breakfasts not only tasty but also nourishing. Here we have curated a list of ten Gujarati breakfast dishes that are a must try.

Theplas refer to a soft, spiced flatbread made with wheat flour, besan, methi (fenugreek) leaves, and mild spices. Theplas are cooked on a griddle with a touch of oil or ghee and are best paired with curd or pickle.

It is one of the most iconic breakfast dishes of Gujarat, and is made with gram flour (besan), yogurt, and spices, which is steamed to perfection and then topped with a fragrant tempering of mustard seeds, curry leaves, green chilies, and a drizzle of sugar-water, which keeps it moist and adds a hint of sweetness.

It is a satisfying Gujarati and Maharashtrian breakfast dish made with flattened rice and cooked with potatoes, mustard seeds, curry leaves, and lemon juice. It is light, filling, and full of flavour.

It is a traditional savory lentil and rice cake made with chana dal, toor dal or urad dal, often enriched with bottle gourd and baked or steamed. It is rich protein, fiber, and flavor — often enjoyed with green chutney or a drizzle of ghee.

These are steamed traditional dumplings made from gram flour, spices, and grated veggies like bottle gourd, fenugreek leaves, arbi leaves. They are first mixed and then steamed until soft, and further lightly tempered with mustard seeds, sesame seeds, and curry leaves. They are best enjoyed with masala chai.

It refers to crumbled khaman served with spicy chutneys, sev, and pomegranate. It is a delicious twist on the classic dhokla and is enjoyed as a famous street food.

It is an iconic Gujarati combo, where crisp chickpea flour strips (fafda) are paired with sweet, syrupy jalebi. It is a sweet, spicy, and festive combo, enjoyed throughout the year.

It refers to a mildly spiced potato curry paired with puffed puris, a homely and satisfying morning meal enjoyed in different parts of Gujarat.

It is said to originate in Kutch and refers to a spiced potato filling stuffed in a pav, topped with chutneys, sev, pomegranate seeds and roasted peanuts. It is served with sweet tamarind chutney, garlic chutney, sev.

It is a soft, steamed snack from Surat and is made with gram flour and spices and looks very similar to dhokla but is creamier and served with spicy chutneys, oil, sev, and a sprinkle of special masala on the side. (Image: Instagram/sreejilochohouse)