Ahmedabad’s Hidden Curry Gems: Indian Street Food Like Never Before! Ahmedabad, a vibrant city in the Indian state of Gujarat, offers a rich tapestry of street food, where curry plays a central role in its culinary delights. Here’s a glimpse into the unique and lesser-known curries you might encounter on the streets of Ahmedabad:

 1. Sev Tameta Nu Shaak, Indian Street Food

Description: This is a tangy and slightly sweet curry made from tomatoes and topped with crispy sev (fried chickpea flour noodles). It’s a Gujarati classic that’s often served with soft rotis or bhakri (a type of flatbread).
**Flavour  Profile**: Sweet, tangy, and a bit spicy, with a crunch from the sev.

2. Lasaniya Batata

A spicy garlic-flavoured potato curry that’s rich, fiery, and full of bold flavours. This curry is a favourite among spice lovers and is often served with puris or rotis.
Flavour  Profile: Spicy with a strong garlic punch, balanced with the earthy flavour of potatoes.

3. Undhiyu

Although traditionally made during winter, Undhiyu is a street food delight you might find all year round. It’s a mixed vegetable curry cooked in an earthen pot, layered with various vegetables like yam, green beans, and eggplant, often with methi muthia (fenugreek dumplings).
Flavour  Profile: Rich, earthy, and a little sweet, with a variety of textures from the mixed vegetables.

 4. Kadhi

Gujarati kadhi is a yoghurt-based curry that’s lighter and sweeter than its counterparts from other parts of India. It’s often served with steamed rice or khichdi (a rice and lentil dish).
Flavour  Profile: Sweet, tangy, and creamy, with a hint of spice from the tempering of mustard seeds and curry leaves.

 5. Fafda Jalebi with Kadhi

Description: While not a traditional curry, the combination of crispy fafda (chickpea flour snack), sweet jalebi, and a side of kadhi is a quintessential street food experience in Ahmedabad. The kadhi serves as a dipping sauce for the fafda.
Flavour  Profile: A balance of sweet, savoury, and tangy, with a crunch from the fafda and the syrupy sweetness of the jalebi.

6. Dal Dhokli

This is a comfort food dish where wheat flour dumplings are simmered in a spiced lentil curry. It’s a wholesome meal often found in street-side eateries.
Flavour  Profile: mildly spicy, tangy, and slightly sweet, with a hearty, soupy texture.

 7. Handvo

Handvo is a savoury cake made from a fermented batter of rice and lentils, often spiced with ginger, chillies, and sesame seeds. While not a curry, it’s a popular street food often accompanied by chutneys or yogurt-based sauces.
Flavour  Profile: Earthy, slightly sour, and spicy, with a crispy crust and soft interior.

 8. Patra Nu Shaak

Made from colocasia leaves smeared with a spiced gramme flour paste, rolled, steamed, and then tempered with mustard seeds, sesame, and curry leaves. This dish is both a snack and a curry, depending on how it’s prepared and served.
Flavour  Profile: Spicy, tangy, and slightly sweet, with a unique texture from the rolled leaves.

These curries and dishes showcase the diversity of Ahmedabad’s street food, combining flavours and textures in ways that are uniquely Gujarati. The emphasis on sweet, tangy, and spicy flavours, along with the use of locally available ingredients, makes Ahmedabad’s street food scene one of a kind.