Here is a list of traditional and famous Gujarati summer recipes. All these recipes are made in the old cooking style of elders. They are all vegetarian and easy to cook.


A traditional and authentic Gujarati food consists of dal, roti, rice, vegetables, salad, buttermilk, raita, and some sweet dishes. Most of the Gujaratis are vegetarians and their meals are quite simple and easy to digest. One of the healthiest meals that every Gujarati family enjoys. Some best Gujarati treasure recipes like raitas, dudhi ka halwa, and gundiya recipes are the main attractions from the Gujarati summer recipes collection.

The whole recipe collection divided into five parts:

  1. Drinks
  2. Snacks
  3. Main Course
  4. Dessert
  5. Accompaniment
  6. Raita

So let’s begin.

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10 Refreshing Drinks For Summer

What is even summer without refreshing drinks, right? So here we bring you a list of drinks to cool yourself up with.

1. Mixed Fruit Lassi

2. Aam Panna Lassi

Aam Panna LassiAam panna lassi is a tangy and sweet thirst quencher for summer days. This combo will refresh you for good.

Prep Time: 15min; Cook time: 5min;
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3. Apple Lassi

Apple LassiApple's juicy and a little bit chewy texture will be a delightful and super healthy addition to the lassi.

Prep Time: 5min; Cook time: 5min;
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4. Pede Wali Lassi

Peda LassiThe sweetness of peda and refreshment of lassi will surely win your heart. The taste and company of peda will make lassi delightful

Prep Time: 10min; Cook time: 5min;
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5. Shahi Lassi

Shahi LassiLassi refreshes you with its royal taste quite well. But with Shahi lassi, you can take the experience a notch higher.

Prep Time: 5min; Cook time: 5min;
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6. Coconut Lassi

Coconut LassiThe creamy and chewy texture of coconut will make lassi a different experience. The tender pulp of coconut compliments the lassi quite well.

Prep Time: 5min; Cook time: 5min;
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7. Coconut Litchi Rose Cooler (Thirst Quenching Summer Drink)

Coconut Litchi Rose SharbatCoconut Litchi Rose Cooler is a cool and refreshing summer drink. This is an amazing summer drink that we can easily make at home.

Prep Time: 10min; Cook time: 10min;
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8. Litchi Rose Cooler

Litchi Rose CoolerLitchi Rose Cooler is a cool & refreshing mocktail drink perfect for summer. This is an amazing summer drink that we can easily make at home.

Prep Time: 5min; Cook time: 5min;
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9. Aam Panna | आम पन्ना

Aam PannaAam Panna is a desi Indian seasonal beverage. It's a refreshing & natural coolant to help you keep cool in the scorching heats of summer.

Prep Time: 10min; Cook time: 15min;
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10. Cucumber Lemonade – Healthy Summer Drink

Cucumber LemonadeThis cucumber lemonade is a no-cook virgin easy drink. It's sour & tarty. Moreover, it's sweet & has a mild menthol flavour. Try & taste.

Prep Time: 5min; Cook time: 5min;
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10 Gujarati Snack Recipes for Summer

Gujarati cuisine has a number of snacks to nom on. Here is a list of a few of them.

1. Yellow Moong Dal Chilla for Weight Loss

2. Bhungara Bateta Dhoraji Recipe

bhungara batetaBhungara bateta is popular & unique street food. It is made using baby potatoes but you can eat it with roti. Yes, that's the twist here.

Prep Time: 5min; Cook time: 15min;
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3. Instant Rava Dhokla | Suji Dhokla

Rava DhoklaInstant Rava Dhokla recipe in a very simple and easy process that anyone can follow. Watch the recipe video or download the recipe card

Prep Time: 5min; Cook time: 17min;
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4. Rice Flour Nachos (Indian Style)

Rice Flour NachosRice Flour Nachos are our version of Mexican Nachos. Here, rice flour is a core ingredient instead of cornflour. They are tasty and crisp.

Prep Time: 5min; Cook time: 25min;
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5. Aloo Puri | Potato Poori Tiffin Box Recipe

Aloo PuriAloo Puri is an extremely delicious Indian deep-fried flatbread snack.  This is a Punjabi snack that we make with potato, flour and spices.

Prep Time: 10min; Cook time: 20min;
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6. Suji Puri | Rava Poori | Semolina Poori

suji puriSuji Puri is a traditional puffed Indian fried bread that is made of all-purpose flour or wheat flour. Other names for it is Puri or Luchi.

Prep Time: 10min; Cook time: 10min;
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7. Homemade Gujarati Patra Recipe

patraPatra is a fried snack of arbi leaves from the Gujarati cuisine. It is soft in texture and sweet, tangy, and a little spicy in taste.

Prep Time: 10min; Cook time: 20min;
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8. Kurkure Guvar Rolls or Wraps

Kurkure GuvarKurkure Guvar Rolls is a unique and unusual snack recipe. Crispy fry cluster beans are wrap in a chapati to make a delicious roll. 

Prep Time: 10min; Cook time: 15min;
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9. Surti Sev Khamani

Surti Sev KhamaniTry Surti Sev Khamani today, a Gujarati dish made with chana dal and sev that is very easy to make and one can serve it in less than half an hour

Prep Time: 10min; Cook time: 25min;
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10. How To Make Dahi Batata Puri Chaat-Recipe

dahi-batata-puri-chaat-tasted-recipesDahi Batata Puri Chaat is a scrumptious snack recipe every Indian loves. It's a delicious chaat recipe that you will lick your fingers.

Prep Time: 10min; Cook time: 7min;
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10 Summer Gujarati Main Course Recipes

This cuisine will offer you so many dishes that you can enjoy them anytime. So here are some easy to make summer recipes for the main course.

1. Sabudana Khichdi or Sago Khichdi

2. Turiya Patra Gujarati Shaak

turiya patraTuriya Patra is a traditional dish of Gujarati cuisine. It is a combination of ridge gourd and steamed patra. This tastes spicy and tangy.

Prep Time: 15min; Cook time: 25min;
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3. Suva Bhaji with Moong Dal

Suva BhajiSuva bhaji is a tasty & healthy stir-fry recipe we can find in Gujarati and Marathi cuisine. It is spicy in taste and also pungent a little.

Prep Time: 15min; Cook time: 20min;
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4. Tamatar Pyaz Ki Sabji – Tomato Onion Curry Recipe

tamatar pyaz ki sabjiThis Tamatar Pyaz Ki Sabji or the Tomato Onion curry is simple and easy to cook, even for working men. Watch the recipe video and enjoy.

Prep Time: 10min; Cook time: 30min;
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5. Cauliflower Kofta | Gobi Kofta

Cauliflower KoftaCauliflower Kofta is a delicious Indian cuisine recipe to enjoy in dinner. The kofta balls are made of gram flour, onion, coriander, red & green chili.

Prep Time: 10min; Cook time: 20min;
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6. Stuffed Parwal Recipe | भरवां परवल

Stuffed ParwalStuffed Parwal recipe is an amazing vegetable that will fill your tummy. It has a spicy and tangy taste. Bursting with flavors and a delightful recipe.

Prep Time: 10min; Cook time: 20min;
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7. Guvar Dhokli or Guar Dhokli Gujarati Recipe

guvar dhokliGuar dhokli is a traditional Gujarati dish in which cluster beans and flour dumplings are cooked with spices. This dish is easy, delicious and healthy. 

Prep Time: 20min; Cook time: 20min;
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8. Dal Dhokli Kathiyawadi Style Recipe

kathiyawadi dal dhokliDal Dhokli is a khatti-meethi regional kathiyawadi recipe from the state of Gujarat. Click to browse 2 different methods of making dhokli.

Prep Time: 30min; Cook time: 40min;
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9. Kadhi Bhindi Recipe | कढ़ी भिंडी

The Kadhi Bhindi Recipe is a yogurt-based tangy sauce recipe stuffed with roasted bhindi or okra for creamy and thick texture.

Prep Time: 20min; Cook time: 20min;
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10. Kathiawadi Dhokli Shaak Recipe

Kathiawadi Dhokli ShaakKathiawadi Dhokli Shaak is a famous Kathiawadi/Gujarati dish made with gram flour, buttermilk, veggies and a lot of at home ingredients.

Prep Time: 15min; Cook time: 20min;
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5 Delectable Gujarati Dessert Recipes For Summer

A meal is never complete without a dessert. This is a list of some delicious summer based desserts.

1. Oreo Ice Cream With Only 3 Ingredients

2. Mango Rabdi – Aam Ki Rabri Recipe

mango rabdiMango Rabdi is easy to make, traditional Indian dessert made with milk & mango puree. It is thick, fruity, creamy & soft in texture.

Prep Time: 10min; Cook time: 35min;
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3. Mango Cupcakes Burfi (Aam Fudge) at Home

mango cupcakes barfiMango Cupcakes Burfi is a delicious and simple seven ingredient recipe. The sweet delicacy has a moist texture with great flavor and richness to it.

Prep Time: 10min; Cook time: 30min;
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4. Mango Halwa with Custard Powder

mango custard halwaMango Halwa is a seasonal yet mouth-watering dessert. It is tasty, quick to make and a great recipe to put on the list for any occasion.

Prep Time: 10min; Cook time: 15min;
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5. Mango Cream Dessert – Mango With Whipped Cream

Mango CreamMango Cream Dessert is a rich creamy dessert made with fresh mangoes and whipped cream. Very simple and easy-to-make and are great crowd-pleaser too. If you are looking for quick and easy dessert, this Mango Cream can be your choice. Try this once and it will be your next dessert addiction.

Prep Time: 10min;
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7 Gujarati Accompaniments To Have This Summer

A meal should always have an accompaniment, especially for Gujaratis. So we bring you a few of them that we make in summer.

1. Jaggery Raw Mango (Gud Keri) Instant Chutney

2. Green Chili & Ginger (Hari Mirch & Adrak) Pickle Recipe

instant green Chili and ginger pickleInstant Green chili and ginger pickle is a marination of ginger and green pickle along with spices. It's famous in North India. It's spicy and quick.

Prep Time: 10min; Cook time: 10min;
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3. Coriander Mint Chutney Recipe

coriander mint chutneyCoriander Mint chutney is refreshing, green color, & tangy with each bite. Serve it with appetizers or starters to enhance the overall flavor of the food.

Prep Time: 5min; Cook time: 5min;
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4. Kachi Keri Chutney Recipe

Kachi Keri ChutneyKachi Keri Chutney is a Gujarati recipe. It is made with raw mango & is sweet, sour and a bit tangy in taste. It is an easy and quick recipe. 

Prep Time: 5min; Cook time: 5min;
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5. Instant Green Chili Pickle – Mirchi Achar Recipe

Green Chili PickleGreen chili pickle is a spicy, tangy, and flavorful Indian recipe. It is made with chili that is pickled with mustard and lemon juice.

Prep Time: 10min; Cook time: 10min;
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6. Dahi Tikhari Recipe – દહીં તીખારી

dahi tikhari recipeDahi Tikhari is a tangy & spicy accompaniment. Surprisingly, there are two methods to make it. Click to watch the recipe video.

Prep Time: 5min; Cook time: 5min;
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7. Indian Kachumber Salad

Indian Kachumbar saladIndian Kachumber salad is a tangy mixture made of some amazing veggies like onion, tomato & coriander salad tossed with Indian spices.

Prep Time: 10min; Cook time: 5min;
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8 Gujarati Raita Recipes to Enjoy the Summer

Raitas are just as important as any other side dishes for us. Hence here is a list of 8 easy raita recipes to go with.

1. Masala Chhaas or Chaas (Gujarati Style)

2. Boondi Raita बूंदी रायता Recipe

boondi raitaBoondi Raita is an amazing Indian raita recipe to enjoy during any season. It's crunchy, savory, bit spicy and full of Indian spices and flavors.

Prep Time: 10min;
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3. Carrot Curd गाजर दही Raita

carrot raitaCarrot Raita is a sparkling and delicious recipe. One can prepare it with grated carrot, capsicum and mix with Indian spices. 

Prep Time: 10min;
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4. Beetroot & Onion Raita Recipe

beetroot onion raitaBeetroot Onion Raita is a classic, flavorsome and delicious recipe. It's easy to make, quick and healthy as well. It has beautiful color and taste as well. 

Prep Time: 10min;
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5. Cabbage Raita Recipe

cabbage raitaCabbage Raita is a delicious, healthy recipe to serve with the main course. It is crunchy, bit spicy, and full of flavors.

Prep Time: 10min;
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6. Pineapple (अनानास) Raita Recipe

pineapple raitaPineapple Raita is refreshing, sweet, and one of the fruity raita. Eat it when it's freeze, and you will enjoy its fresh taste.

Prep Time: 5min; Cook time: 10min;
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7. Lauki (Bottle Gourd) Raita Recipe

bottle gourd raitaLauki (Bottle Gourd) Raita is delicious and healthy raita. Prepared with bottle gourd, curd, roasted cumin, salt, red chili powder.

Prep Time: 10min;
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8. Mint Coriander Raita Recipe

mint-coriander-raitaMint Coriander Raita is a refreshing, mint taste with the flavor of coriander. It's a little spicy, cool, and fresh raita recipe.

Prep Time: 15min;
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