Just hearing the name Gujarati Thali makes your mouth water. As we all realize there are so many unlimited food joints in Gandhinagar and Ahmedabad like octant pizza, papa louise pizza, and more. Everyone loves to eat unlimited pizza with friends and family yet in this we forgot our way of life to eating Gujarati thali with family. The idea of an unlimited Gujarati thali has gained enormous popularity. In numerous cities around Gujarat, there are so many eateries that serve Gujarati Thali.
What is Gujarati thali?
As we all know there are four parts of Gujarat Saurashtra, South Gujarat, North Gujarat, and Central Gujarat. Every part of Gujarat serves different Gujarati thalis.
- A kathiyavadi thali from Saurashtra region is as simple as the lifestyle of their people. It includes millet roti, spicy sabji, pickle, butter milk, ghee, and a piece of jaggery.
- North and South Gujarat people usually don’t prefer full thali they take meals in two combinations like daal-rice and kadhi-khichdi or roti-sabji.
- Next thali is from Central Gujarat and has all the taste which is served in Ahmedabad and around. This thali has all the taste from the whole of Gujarat to a little taste of Rajsthani cuisine.
There are numerous eateries in Gandhinagar that serves delicious Gujarati Thali. This Gujarati thali is served with a variety of dishes, including a welcome drink, different farsans, different veggies, sweets, roti & puri.
Shree Annapurna Village Restaurant
The name itself describes the restaurant “Shree Annpurna Village Restaurant”. This restaurant is in a large open area And represents Gujarati culture & tradition. Where people forget their Gujarati tradition in this busy life, this restaurant gives you the vibes of the Village.
At the entrance, there is a bullock cart, stone grinder, and a corner for our martyr jawan then Staff do pooja and bhog to Lord Ganesha & Bharat Mata every evening. This depicts Gujarati Culture in a genuine manner since we eat food after bhog.
They have different seating arrangements like tables in the hut, under the open sky in the “Khatla” and on “Patla” like old kings used to seat.
In this thali there is 5 different sabji Kaju Gathiya, Bhindi, Paneer tikka masala, Mung and Vagarelo rotlo. They serve 3 types of bread in which Wheat roti, Bajra rotlo and Wheat bhakhri. They serve two types of sweet lachko mohan thal and Mango ras. Two types of snacks which is called Farsan in Gujarati Khaman and Paatra. All this food is unlimited and the menu differs every day.
They have many activities other than food like puppet dance, pottery making, balloon shooting, folk dance, etc. Unlimited Thali has a lot of varieties. A great place to visit with family and friends. If you are looking for traditional gujju food and also want to see Gujarati tradition & culture then visit here. One more Gujarati thali we just covered in Ahmedabad is Sasuji Dining Hall. They also have aesthetic vibes.
Location:- Gandhinagar Bypass Rd, Gandhinagar, Gujarat 382355
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FAQs about Gujarati Thali :
- Is Gujarati thali healthy?
If you look at Gujarati cuisine, the primary food is actually very healthy. A healthy Gujarati meal is balanced and nutritious and does not necessarily mean bland and tasteless food. One can eat their regular dishes and still be healthy at the same time.
- Which food is mostly eaten in Gujarat?
Most eaten food in Gujarat is khaman, khandvi, fafda-jalebi, thepla, handvo, dhokla, undhiyu, etc.
The whole of Gujarat state has an excessively dry climate. It is a very dry state, water-wise. Mainly, people use Jaggery or sugar in Daal and to an extent in Vegetables. The reason is when you add some sweetness with salts, it helps in keeping yourself hydrated.
- Which city is famous for Gujarati restaurants?
Ahmedabad is one of the most famous cities for food as it has lots of variations. Also, Ahmedabad is famous for innovative dishes to traditional food.