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Try this Surati street food for an easy breakfast fix!

Move over dhokla, Natasha Gandhi’s Surati Locho is perfect for a winter morning treat

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Nothing like a soft and chatpata locho to start your day. If Gujarati snacks are a favourite, this street-food favourite from Surat is a must-try. Much like the khaman (or dhokla), but with a bigger punch of flavour, the steamed farsan is said to get its name from its mish-mash like appearance, a contrast to the dhokla or khandvi’s neat pieces and rolls. The story is that locho was discovered accidentally when a vendor was making khaman and accidentally added more water. 

Since travelling to Surat might not be on the cards soon, chef Natasha Gandhi has shared her recipe for a locho you can make at home. If you’re looking for an offbeat but wholesome breakfast this week, all you will need is some chana dal (chola dal), poha (chire), yoghurt, ginger and chillies, and a blender to make your locho batter. Gandhi pairs it with a spicy coriander-mint chutney and a quintessential tangy-spicy locho masala. Not only do you have a filling breakfast, but you can make it with a few simple techniques. So try the in the link below for your breakfast fix this week. 

— Urvashi Bhattacharya 

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