Farsan is the comon term for Gujarati snacks which form the most important ingredient of any Gujarati Thali. The cuisine of Gujarat is strictly vegetarian and offers some fabulously tasty goodies. Though they taste awesome, they do have some weird names because of which they have been included in this write-up. So, gear up  to know more about those delicious snacks with bizarre names. 

Top 5 Weird Gujarati Snacks  

1. Fafda

A classic Gujarati farsan, it is often served with papaya chutney. A very popular street food of this Indian state, you will be able to find it being served beside hot, fresh jalebis. It is so common in Gujarat that you can find people relishing this snack for breakfast, lunch, or with evening tea.

2. Khandvi

These funnel like yellow colored teatime snack with a generous tempering of mustard seeds looks quite confusing. However, they do taste splendid. Made using curds and gram flour, this savory snack is a kids’ favorite.

3. Chakli

The spiral shaped Gujarati snack made from rice flour looks like a coiled serpent. A crunchy delight with the flavors of lemon juice, chili powder, and sesame seeds, it goes perfectly with ginger-flavored.

4. Nankhatai

These are Gujarati versions of cookies. These are purely vegan. The name does sound bizarre, but they form the perfect light bites for afternoon tea.

5. Methi Dhebra

This Gujarati flatbread is prepared using a mixture of whole-wheat flour and millet flour. The fenugreek leaves added to this along with red chili powder and garlic impart a wonderful flavor to this Gujarati delicacy.

As I mentioned in the beginning of this write-up, these Guajarati snacks look weird due to their name or shape. Do try them to experience the richness of Gujarati cuisine.

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