The people of Kutch believe in simple living and high thinking.
The staple food is Rotlas made of Bajri (millet)
which the local relish with Butter milk or 'Chhas', Butter
and Jaggery or 'Gud'.'Khichhdi' made of rice and dal (pulses)
is liked by everyone.
If you visit any house first a glass of water is served as
a custom. Tea which was unknown 60 years ago has become the
universal drink among all classes of people. Milk based items
like curd and ghee are very common in food preparation. Ground
nut oil and ground nut is generally used to make the food
more exotic.
The usually Kutchi Cusine consists of Roti or Rotlas, Curd,
Butter milk, Dal, Curry, Vegetables, Papad, Kachumbar. Dry
rotlis or Theplas and Khakras and Sev (of Gram Flour) are
made and stored as food during travelling etc..
Now a days, food values are becoming more tasty and palatable
than nutritious. The main delicacies in food items are- Khaman
dokla, Gathia, Undhia, Muthia, Raita, Dahi wada, Kachori,
Bhajia, Bhaji made of brinjal, bitter gourd and lady's finger,etc..
As a change from normal food, Dabeli, Puri Shak, Pav Bhaji,
Bhakarwadi, Papdi, Kadak, etc. have crept in.
There are many varities of sweets like- Adadiya, Gulab Pak,
Son Papdi, Mohan thal, Pedas, Halwa, Gulab Jamun, Jalebi,
etc.. Seeds of Dhaniya or Dhana dal, Betal Leaf or Pan with
Supari is served after food as the last item. |