Hitopadesha Tales in Gujarati - The Wise Rat

The Wise Rat is truly a tale for all seasons!

The Appu Series consists of beautifully illustrated and captivatingly narrated books which bring to life tales from the Hitopadesha. These ancient Sanskrit stories will help instruct young minds and present the philosophies of life in a simple and logical manner.

How to make dholka - Gujarati Recipe FULL HD Video

Dhokla - Gujarati Snack Recipe by Ruchi Bharani - Vegetarian
Ingredients:
1 cup Urad Dal or White Lentils
2 cups Rice
1/2 tsp Soda bi-carbonate
1 tsp Ginger Chilli paste
1 tbsp Methi dana or Fenugreek Seeds
1/2 Lemon
Pepper
Ghee or Clarified butter
Salt to taste

Method:
For Dhokla batter:
-Soak Urad Dal and Rice, separately, for 8 hrs.
-Grind the Urad Dal into a fine paste
-Grind the Rice into a coarse paste.
-Mix the ground urad dal and rice paste together. Add Methi or fenugreek seeds and let it ferment for a good 8hrs.

For making Dhokla:
-Grease an 8-9inches thali or plate (as shown in the video)
-Take a big, slightly deep vessel, fill it with water, place a steel ring or stand in it. Cover with a lid or a plate and let the water come to a complete boil. You can also use a steamer if you have one.
-Take the fermented batter give it a stir and if you feel it is too thick you can add WARM water (do not use cold water) to get a nice pouring consistency.
-Add ginger chilli paste and salt to the batter and mix well.
-Since the batter is enough for two rounds, you an split the batter into two.
-Keep your thali or plate kept ready in the steamer.
-Add a few drops of lemon to the first batch and without stirring add 1/4 tsp of baking soda on the lemon juice. Give it a quick stir.
-Quickly pour the batter into the plate or thali.
-Sprinkle some ground black pepper and cover it.
-Let it steam for 10-15 mins on a full flame.
-After 15 mins check on the dhokla. once they are ready apply a little bit of ghee on the top.
-Remove from flame and let it cool.
-Cut the dhokla into small squares, separate them.
-Serve them hot and fresh with your favorite chutney

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Gujarati Halardu - Dikro Maro Ladakvayo By Manhar Udas with Lyrics

One of Famous Gujarati Halardu Dikro Maro Ladakvayo By Manhar Udas with Lyrics

Dikro maro Ladakvayo, Dev no Didhel Chheeeeeeeehooooooooooo

Dikro maro Ladakvayo, Dev no Didhel Chhe
Vayra jara dhira vajo e ninda ma Podhel Chheeeeee
Dikro maro Ladakvayo, hmmmmmmmmmmm

Ramsu Tane Kal savare, jai nadine pir
Kalvi gayana dudhani pachhi, randhsu mithi khir

Ramsu Tane Kal savare, jai nadine pir
Kalvi gayana dudhani pachhi, randhsu mithi khir
Apva tane mithi mithi, ambli rakhel chheeeeeee
Dikro maro Ladakvayo, hmmmmmmmmmmm

Kerio kachi todshu ane, chakhasu mitha bor
chhayda odhi julsu ghadi hase jyan bappor

Kerio kachi todshu ane, chakhasu mitha bor
chhayda odhi julsu ghadi hase jyan bappor
sim vachale vadhala dale, hinchako bandhel cheeeeeee
Dikro maro Ladakvayo, hmmmmmmmmmmm

phool ni sugandh, phool no pavan, phool na jevu smiiiitt
lagni tari lagti jane, gay chhe phoolo geeeet

phool ni sugandh, phool no pavan, phool na jevu smiiiitt
lagni tari lagti jane, gay chhe phoolo geeeet
Amto tari aju baju, kanta ugel chheeeeeeeee
Dikro maro Ladakvayo, hmmmmmmmmmmm

halak dolak thay chhe papan, markya kare hoooooooth
shyamle avi vaat kare chhe, rajkumari kooooook

halak dolak thay chhe papan, markya kare hoooooooth
shyamle avi vaat kare chhe, rajkumari kooooook
ramta ramta hamna ene, ankhdi michel chheeeeeeeeee
Dikro maro Ladakvayo, Dev no Didhel Chhe
Vayra jara dhira vajo e ninda ma Podhel Chheeeeee
Dikro maro Ladakvayo, hmmmmmmmmmmm