9 Gujarati vegetarian dishes so delicious, even non-vegetarians love them (opens in new tab)

Gujarati food has a reputation that often gets reduced to one word: sweet. But that barely scratches the surface. The cuisine is far more layered, more generous and, at its best, deeply satisfying in a way that can surprise even people who do not usually lean vegetarian. From tangy snacks to slow-cooked comfort food, Gujarati cooking knows how to build flavour without shouting for attention. Here are nine dishes that prove why the state’s food has a loyal following far beyond its own borders.