8 must-try Gujarati breakfast foods

May 29, 2025 ET Online

Khaman Dhokla

Soft, fluffy, and tangy, khaman dhokla is a steamed gram flour snack topped with mustard seeds, curry leaves, and served with green chutney for a perfect start. Image Source: iStock

Thepla

Thepla is a spiced flatbread made with wheat flour and fenugreek, ideal for breakfast or travel. Served with curd or pickle, it’s nutritious and satisfying. Image Source: iStock

Handvo

Handvo is a savoury lentil and vegetable cake with a crisp crust and soft inside, often made with bottle gourd and topped with sesame seed tempering. Image Source: iStock

Fafda-Jalebi

Fafda-jalebi is a beloved street-style breakfast pairing crunchy chickpea flour sticks with sweet, syrupy jalebis—often enjoyed on weekends with chutney and fried chillies. Image Source: iStock

Ganthia

Ganthia are soft or crunchy chickpea flour snacks enjoyed hot with tea. Mild in flavour, they pair well with tangy chutneys and fried green chillies. Image Source: iStock

Sev Khamani

Sev Khamani is crumbled khaman seasoned with garlic, mustard seeds, and garnished with sev, coriander, and pomegranate—a spicy, sweet, and zesty morning treat. Image Source: iStock

Muthiya

Made from flour and grated veggies like bottle gourd, muthiya are steamed or fried dumplings tempered with mustard and sesame—light, flavorful, and rich in fibre. Image Source: iStock

Khichu

Khichu is a warm, doughy rice flour dish flavoured with ajwain and green chillies, steamed and served with oil and chutney—simple, soft, and satisfying. Image Source: iStock

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