Gujarati Recipes from our award-winning cookbook

An outstanding way to eat eggplant. Not a thick curry and not a dry one, but that perfect balance in between with a light sauce. Easily enjoyed with hot rotli.

A unique tasting vegetable if you've never tried it. Stir fried quickly with Indian spices, the okra goes crispy and tastes divine. My Dad's favourite!

A warming winter one pot wonder. Our family lamb curry is slow simmered with whole spices and potatoes. A classic that brings the whole family together.

Small eggplants stuffed with a spiced peanut and semolina filling, then gently cooked in tomato. A must-try Gujarati side, or enjoy it on its own.

A one pot wonder. Our family biryani layers rice, lentils and tender lamb (or chicken or vegetables) with warming whole spices, then finishes it in the oven. Known as the...

Make your own bhuja mix at home. Chevdo is the crunchy, savoury Gujarati snack mix loved all around New Zealand, and it's perfect bagged up for lunchboxes, road trips and...