Check out which Gujarati Dishes have become celebrities on a global platform

Mostly everyone has seen that one NRI aunt making a TikTok or reel saying ‘Reinventing Undhiyu’ into ‘Winter Vegetable Medley’ and showing off herself as #puregujarati, right? Or everyone has spotted at least one Mumbaikar happily munching on Dabeli, assuming this is the spicier cousin of Vada Pav? Right?

As Gujaratis, it’s really funny for us. But these Instagram reels indicate that many Gujarati dishes have achieved celebrity status on the international canvas. Back at home, they might not be considered special, but they are loved worldwide.

Today we, Apple Foods, one of the largest besan suppliers in gujarat, are showcasing 5 amazing Gujarati original dishes which are famous around the world.

Khichu

This is a typical lazy, not-in-a-cooking-mood type of dish in Gujarat. It can be prepared in 10 minutes with basic ingredients like salt, jeera, green chillies, and rice flour.

But across India or outside India, it is famous for its comfort. It is celebrated on rainy days. It is also a healthy option for diet-conscious people due to being gluten-free and oil-free.

Dal Dhokli

In Gujarat, Dal Dhokli is deeply comforting food, usually made from leftover toor dal and Apple Chakki Fresh Atta. Or when someone is too confused to decide between roti sabji and dal chawal, Dal Dhokli serves as an awesome middle ground. A spicy-sweet toor dal with flour strips is a perfect Sunday lunch — and the beautiful sleep follows it for sure.

But across India and abroad, Dal Dhokli is known as a ‘one-pot soul food’. Vegan blogs and YouTube channels showcase it as ‘Gujarati pasta soup’, praising it for its balance of sweet and spicy along with its simplicity.

Undhiyu

In Gujarat, Uttarayan is incomplete without Undhiyu. Winter vegetables like sweet potatoes, eggplants, fresh garlic, and muthiyas made with fresh methi give it a legendary taste in Gujarat. As it is cooked upside down, it is called Undhiyu.

In the world of culinary Instagram, Undhiyu is glorified as ‘Winter Vegetable Medley’ in variations like rolls, wraps, and casseroles. It is extremely famous in the vegan community due to its high nutritional value, and it has stepped into fusion kitchens too.

Dabeli

Originating from Kutch, Gujarat, Dabeli is a street-side snack. It is affordable, quick to make, and gives spicy flavours of potatoes, sev, peanuts, all stuffed into a bun. It’s a very convenient, spicy, and easy option for Gujaratis.

But in Mumbai, it has started competing with Vada Pav. Abroad, it is known as a spicy slider or street-style burger. Dabeli has grown even more famous in food trucks in London and Toronto for its bold flavours and variations of tikhi-mithi chutneys.

Sev Usal

When Gujaratis don’t feel like having a full meal but want something light yet fulfilling, Sev Usal is the go-to dish. It’s a common evening snack to satisfy light hunger before dinner. Commonly found in Vadodara and Nadiad, Sev Usal is a classic mix of white peas curry, topped with chopped onions, chutneys, and sev.

But for Instagram chefs, it works as a base for loaded bowls and experimental platters. In Maharashtra, it is served with pav or as sev ragda variants.

So, these 5 dishes are deeply rooted in comfort and routine, but they hold a strong identity on a global platform, with star status.

So, which is your favourite comforting Gujarati dish? Tell us in the comments below.

If you want to know why Gujarati dishes are the primary choice of health-conscious people, check out our blog: 7 Health Benefits of Apple Besan