Traditional Gujarati Food can be Vegan?! These Winter recipes will surprise you.

jaggery

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey provides sweetness with fewer calories.

ghee

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Coconut oil adds flavor while being dairy-free.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: rice flour

Whole wheat flour increases fiber content.

coconut

🥗Healthier: almond flour

💰Cheaper: shredded coconut

Almond flour is lower in carbs.

Add chopped green chilis and ginger to a bowl of green peas.

Grind the mixture using a traditional hand-cranked grinder or food processor.

Heat oil in a pan, add mustard seeds and sesame seeds, then add the coarsely ground mixture.

Saute gently, adding salt and a little sugar, then mix in coriander and grated coconut.

For the dough, mix wheat flour, rice flour, and salt, then add lime juice and oil.

Gradually add water to form a dough that is not too tight or loose, then let it rest for 5-10 minutes.

Portion out the rested dough into smaller chunks and roll them into discs.

Place a spoonful of the green pea filling in the center of each disc, fold, and seal the edges.

Heat oil in a kadhai and test if it's hot by placing a small disc of dough in it.

Deep fry the ghughras until golden brown and crispy, flipping them halfway through.

Remove and drain on paper napkins, serve with green chutney.

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