On a recent visit to the Rann of Kutch, I had the opportunity to savour some delectable treats of the region.

The region of Kutch in Gujarat has a cuisine that is influenced from the desert like environs that surround it.

The annual Rann Utsav is a celebration of all things Kutch and while art and culture is the focus, there is another aspect that is not much focused on which is its cuisine. The Tent City is the best place to stay when you are here as it showcases a selection of local Kutch fare as well. With an emphasis on taste and flavour, the food of Kutch is a melange of flavours.

“The taste of the dishes is slightly skewed towards being a little spicier compared to regular Gujarati food that tends towards being sweet. Roasted chana dal or besan is also used quite extensively which you will see in the farsans we make – ghatiya, methi gota and fafda,” says Suraj Mandal, who oversees the food at Tent City. We list five must try dishes that are quintessentially Kutch.

• Bajra Khichdi
• Kutchi Dabeli
• Thepla
• Mawa
• Gulab Paak

Read the full story that first appeared in CEIA Magazine’s March 2024 issue here: