Gujarati Kitchen

Welcome to the Gujarati Kitchen Website.

I am happy to share the pictures from my last cookbook event on Sunday, March 4th at Rekha and Chris Hiller's residence in Livermore. California.

My sincere thanks to Rekha and Chris for hosting the event. Over 30 people attended the event. It was very successful.

Sorry about the delay in posting the pictures. For menu of items served at the event and additional pictures, please visit the "News/Events" tab above.

I have few copies of my Gujarati Kitchen - cookbook and if you would like one, please order through the 'STORE' here. As you check out, please let me know if you would like the cookbook signed.

PLEASE NOTE: New orders will be mailed after Monday, May 14, 2012.

Please Visit Again ! and please tell others. Thanks.

Suggestions: Time to plant some of your favorite herbs and spices. GARLIC - grows well this time of the year and yields fresh garlic leaves/chives. This makes for great seasoning for vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes. METHI/FENUGREEK SEEDS - this grows within 2 weeks of planting. Soak seeds overnight before planting. Harvest by pulling the plants out and cutting off the roots halfway down the stems. Wash, drain, and use. Makes great Methi Puris (p. 144), Methi Theplas (p.97) and other entrees.

MY SECOND COOKBOOK

I am looking for a cookbook agent for US market. If you know someone, please let me know.

Your input into the contents of the next cookbook is welcome. I am planning to include favorite Indian foods and not just Gujarati food.
My target audience is younger Indians and non-Indians.

FOR THE FALL 2012

By popular demand, I am planning the following cooking classes.
1. For younger generation
2. For seasoned cooks - specialty items such as Ice/Bombay Halwa.

MORE DETAILS WILL FOLLOW !!!!

To decrease odors in the home when cooking cauliflower.

1. Soak one medium cauliflower florets in water.
2. Mix in 1/4 cup lemon juice and 1 tablespoon salt. Set aside for 15 to 20 minutes.
3. Rinse florets thoroughly in a colander with running water.
4. Let drain and cook.
5. Add 1 teaspoon lemon juice just before the cooking is completed.

If you have other Tricks of the Trade, I will be glad to include them here with credit given to you. If you have any other questions, please drop me a line. bhanu@gujaratikitchen.com