{"id":4682,"date":"2026-08-04T18:06:37","date_gmt":"2026-08-04T18:06:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.zoopindia.com\/blog\/?p=4682"},"modified":"2026-08-04T18:06:37","modified_gmt":"2026-08-04T18:06:37","slug":"top-gujarati-foods-for-train","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.zoopindia.com\/blog\/top-gujarati-foods-for-train","title":{"rendered":"Top 10 Gujarati Foods Every Train Passenger Should Try"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>There\u2019s nothing like freshly cooked regional cuisine to take the stress out of train travel. \u00a0After a few hours on the train, the pantry menu often feels repetitive, and grabbing food from the platform isn&#8217;t always the best option. That&#8217;s when a freshly prepared regional meal can completely change your travel experience.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zoopindia.com\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4266\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zoopindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Order-Food-in-Train.jpeg\" alt=\"Order Food in Train\" width=\"1080\" height=\"250\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Gujarati food is the best of travel food in India. To light on the stomach, big on flavor, and not too spicy for picky eaters.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" 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Thali\">Gujarati Thali<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zoopindia.com\/blog\/top-gujarati-foods-for-train\/#Dhokla\" title=\"Dhokla\">Dhokla<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zoopindia.com\/blog\/top-gujarati-foods-for-train\/#Khandvi\" title=\"Khandvi\">Khandvi<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zoopindia.com\/blog\/top-gujarati-foods-for-train\/#Undhiyu\" title=\"Undhiyu\">Undhiyu<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zoopindia.com\/blog\/top-gujarati-foods-for-train\/#Fafda_Jalebi\" title=\"Fafda Jalebi\">Fafda Jalebi<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zoopindia.com\/blog\/top-gujarati-foods-for-train\/#Khichdi_Kadhi\" title=\"Khichdi Kadhi\">Khichdi Kadhi<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zoopindia.com\/blog\/top-gujarati-foods-for-train\/#Handvo\" title=\"Handvo\">Handvo<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zoopindia.com\/blog\/top-gujarati-foods-for-train\/#Sev_Tameta_Nu_Shaak\" title=\"Sev Tameta Nu Shaak\">Sev Tameta Nu Shaak<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zoopindia.com\/blog\/top-gujarati-foods-for-train\/#Gujarati_Kadhi_Khichdi_with_Papad\" title=\"Gujarati Kadhi Khichdi with Papad\">Gujarati Kadhi Khichdi with Papad<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zoopindia.com\/blog\/top-gujarati-foods-for-train\/#Basundi_or_Shrikhand\" title=\"Basundi or Shrikhand\">Basundi or Shrikhand<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zoopindia.com\/blog\/top-gujarati-foods-for-train\/#How_to_order_Gujarati_food_on_your_train_with_Zoop\" title=\"How to order Gujarati food on your train with Zoop\">How to order Gujarati food on your train with Zoop<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Top_10_Gujarati_Food_in_Train\"><\/span>Top 10 Gujarati Food in Train<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Here are 10 dishes you should absolutely try on your next trip.<\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Dish<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Description<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gujarati Thali<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A complete meal with rotli, dal, sabzi, rice and a sweet , the full experience in one plate<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dhokla<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Steamed, spongy gram-flour cakes, light enough for kids and adults alike<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Khandvi<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rolled gram-flour bites tempered with mustard seeds and curry leaves<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Undhiyu<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A mixed-vegetable winter specialty slow-cooked with spices<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fafda Jalebi<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A crunchy savoury snack paired with syrupy jalebi, popular for breakfast<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Khichdi Kadhi<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A simple rice-lentil khichdi with tangy yogurt-based kadhi, easy on younger palates<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Handvo<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A savoury baked lentil-and-rice cake, often eaten as a snack<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sev Tameta Nu Shaak<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tomato curry topped with crunchy sev, a comforting home-style dish<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gujarati Kadhi Khichdi with Papad<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A filling, kid-friendly combo rounded off with crisp papad<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Basundi or Shrikhand<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A rich, sweetened yogurt or milk-based dessert to finish the meal<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Gujarati_Thali\"><\/span>Gujarati Thali<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com\/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcScNf3qpWHgfUW8L7cWTDGQmHAMKZXigbMRMTBELBsi5gS7HCkZrDhy0mbF&amp;s=10\" alt=\"Gujarati thali\" width=\"463\" height=\"431\" \/><\/p>\n<p>If you only order one thing, make it the thali. A single plate covers rotli, dal, sabzi, rice and something sweet \u2014 essentially your entire meal sorted in one go. It&#8217;s the most practical option for a long journey since there&#8217;s no need to juggle separate orders.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dhokla\"><\/span>Dhokla<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/images.getrecipekit.com\/20230615073642-2-20-6.jpg?aspect_ratio=16:9&amp;quality=90&amp;\" alt=\"Dhokla\" width=\"471\" height=\"265\" \/><\/p>\n<p>If you think \u201cGujarati food,\u201d you think dhokla. Soft, spongy squares served with chutney. It\u2019s made with fermented rice and chickpeas, then tempered with mustard seeds, curry leaves, and cumin \u2014 so it\u2019s light but full of flavor. Perfect for breakfast, with chai, or alongside a bigger spread.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Khandvi\"><\/span>Khandvi<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com\/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTUGJZjNFrIBPCnx7oxefTHtag05XmYA9S6_o6doMdjrKs89LpwEgGVfSE&amp;s=10\" alt=\"Khandvi\" width=\"447\" height=\"447\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Khandvi is those soft, delicate rolls made from gram flour and buttermilk, finished with a tempering of sesame seeds, cumin, and curry leaves. It\u2019s got this perfect sweet-savory balance that\u2019s honestly addictive. The tricky part is the texture \u2014 get it right and it melts in your mouth, get it wrong and&#8230; yeah. That\u2019s why I\u2019d much rather order it from someone who\u2019s mastered it.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Undhiyu\"><\/span>Undhiyu<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/pistachiodoughnut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_3429_jpg-500x500.jpg\" alt=\"Undhiyu\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" \/><\/p>\n<p>This is winter in a bowl. Undhiyu is a mixed-vegetable dish slow-cooked in a clay pot &#8211; eggplant, potatoes, raw banana, peas, and chickpeas all stewed with coconut, buttermilk, and spices. It\u2019s hearty, aromatic, and made for pairing with hot rotis or fluffy puris. One bite and you get why people wait all year for it.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fafda_Jalebi\"><\/span>Fafda Jalebi<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/img.magnific.com\/premium-photo\/crispy-fafda-with-sweet-jalebi-is-indian-snack-most-popular-gujarat-selective-focus_466689-71769.jpg?semt=ais_test_b&amp;w=740&amp;q=80\" alt=\"Fafda Jalebi\" width=\"492\" height=\"328\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The classic mild-and-sweet combination &#8211; crunchy fafda alongside syrupy jalebi. Traditionally a breakfast favourite, but honestly good at any hour of a train journey when you want something that isn&#8217;t quite a full meal but isn&#8217;t just a snack either.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Khichdi_Kadhi\"><\/span>Khichdi Kadhi<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/tiffinandteaofficial.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_8800-scaled-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"Khichdi Kadhi\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" \/><\/p>\n<p>When you want healthy food that feels like home, order this. Plain khichdi with rice and dal, &amp; warm kadhi made with dahi. It\u2019s light, not spicy, and gentle on the stomach. Works really well for kids\/ senior citizen or anyone who prefers simple food on a long train ride.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Handvo\"><\/span>Handvo<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.indiaphile.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/stp-handvo-ingredients-2224.jpg?width=1200&amp;crop_gravity=center&amp;aspect_ratio=auto&amp;q=75\" alt=\"Handvo\" width=\"529\" height=\"352\" \/><\/p>\n<p>A savoury baked cake made from fermented lentils and rice, pan-fried to a golden-brown finish and loaded with vegetables and crushed peanuts. It looks similar to dhokla but tastes quite different, with a denser, more filling.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sev_Tameta_Nu_Shaak\"><\/span>Sev Tameta Nu Shaak<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/www.foodie-trail.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/PHOTO-2020-12-05-13-53-38.jpg\" alt=\"Sev Tameta Nu Shaak\" width=\"527\" height=\"395\" \/><\/p>\n<p>A comforting tomato curry topped with crunchy sev, this home-style dish is mild, slightly tangy, and pairs well with rotli or rice. It&#8217;s the kind of dish that feels familiar even if you&#8217;ve never had it before.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Gujarati_Kadhi_Khichdi_with_Papad\"><\/span>Gujarati Kadhi Khichdi with Papad<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com\/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTmHZ0avJD1E6awXBD9AHo2CjBsOmLZFhtu_tF8_D3_lb1D3et-jfLNNJ8&amp;s=10\" alt=\"Gujarati Kadhi Khichdi with Papad\" width=\"518\" height=\"613\" \/><\/p>\n<p>A slightly more filling version of the khichdi-kadhi combo, rounded off with a crisp papad on the side. A solid, kid-friendly choice when you want something more complete without going all the way to a full thali.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Basundi_or_Shrikhand\"><\/span>Basundi or Shrikhand<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/prashantcorner.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/AngoorBasundi.png?v=1766579488\" alt=\"Basundi or Shrikhand\" width=\"466\" height=\"466\" \/><\/p>\n<p>No Gujarati meal really ends without something sweet, and this is where basundi or shrikhand comes in &#8211; a rich, sweetened yogurt or milk-based dessert that rounds off the meal nicely. Order it alongside a thali or undhiyu-puri combo for the full experience.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_order_Gujarati_food_on_your_train_with_Zoop\"><\/span>How to order Gujarati food on your train with Zoop<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li>Enter your PNR on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zoopindia.com\/\">Zoop app or website<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Choose a station along your route<\/li>\n<li>Pick your dishes and pay online, or opt for COD.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>It&#8217;s worth placing your order roughly an hour before arrival, giving the restaurant enough time to prepare everything and hand it off on schedule. And if you&#8217;re travelling with a group, Zoop supports bulk and family orders too, so the whole thali spread can show up together.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.zoop.zoopindiaservice&amp;hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1115\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zoopindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/New-orange-Google-Apple-1080x90-final-cta.webp\" alt=\"Download the Zoop App now from Google &amp; Apple App Stores\" width=\"1080\" height=\"90\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>So the next time your route runs through Ahmedabad, Vadodara, Surat or Rajkot, trains such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zoopindia.com\/order-food-in-gujrat-mail-12902\">Gujarat Mail<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zoopindia.com\/order-food-in-saurashtra-mail-22945\">Saurashtra Mail<\/a>, or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zoopindia.com\/order-food-in-adi-shatabdi-exp-12009\">Ahmedabad Shatabdi<\/a> &#8211; skip the platform snacks and let a warm, home-style Gujarati thali find you at your seat instead.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There\u2019s nothing like freshly cooked regional cuisine to take the stress out of train travel. \u00a0After a few hours on the train, the pantry menu often feels repetitive, and grabbing food from the platform isn&#8217;t always the best option. That&#8217;s when a freshly prepared regional meal can completely change your travel experience. 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