TGIF…….Sesame seeds/cumin seeds/ sundried fenugreek leaves/chilli flakes/powdered spices blended whole wheat flour pan toasted flat breads in edible oil then stuffed with shredded mango in sugary syrup marmalade rolled/cut into wraps (tikhi bhakri Keri chundo rolls with a twist), a hearty bowl filled with round puffed rice tempered with peanuts curry leaves n select powdered spices mixed with thick medium n fine sieved chickpea flour crispy noodles/spiced flats/spiced corn flakes/ rice lentil crumbled sundried flats/sundried fenugreek blended with all purpose flour n spice deepfried diamond shape crisky snack mix (wagharela mamra papdi sev mathri chavanu) & fresh mint flavoured Indian style tea for Friday breakfast at Patels kitchen!Sesame seeds/cumin seeds/sundried fenugreek leaves/chilli flakes/powdered spices blended whole wheat flour pan toasted flat breads in edible oil then stuffed with butter/herb n garlic cream cheese rolled/cut into wraps (tikhi bhakri rolls with a twist), ritz salted crackers, scooby doo gummy snacks & lemon flavoured nestea for Neer’s Friday school lunch 📦 box!Shanghai style thick wheat flour steamed noodles (Cu Chao Main) stir-fried in canola light oil/ginger/garlic/green chillies/white onions slices/carrot n celery sticks drenched in soya/chilli sauses n finally garnished with sriracha/vegan oyster sauce/sesame seeds/spring onions & a cup of green oolong tea for Friday lunch at work!Overnight soaked boiled white peas half mashed cooked in canola oil/onions/ginger/garlic/powdered spices/salt to soup/porridge consistency to be garnished with finely chopped onions/spicy red garlic chilli oily sauce/cilantro/green onions/medium strained deep fried chickpea flour crispy noodles served with buns to neutralize the spice for Friday dinner at work!!
(sev usal -ragda bun kanda Tikhi tari dhanna lili dungri sev – number 1 Iconic street food 🥘 of Vadodara inspired by Marathi community cuisine because of Gaekvaad Rule…. you can get SEVUSAL at almost every joint in the city and the few places I have had enjoyed down the memory lane 25 years ago during school/college days include Mahakali/Fatehraj/lalakaka and many more in the race to excite your taste buds!!
