Gujarat's most famous snack! India.
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- I'm taken by Ahmedabad local, Hardik, to try Gujarat's most famous snack which has been made by the same family for the past ninety years.
After receiving our order Gujarat's most famous snack owner invites us to sit with him inside as he welcomes us and explains the process of making these famous delights.
We're shown into the kitchen where we see large pans filled with freshly made mounds of Dhokla straight from the oven. We're also shown where enormous leaves are steamed which are used in one of his recipes.
I then wander through Gandhi Road Market talking with locals and meet a wedding dress seller who tells me the price for extravagant wedding attire as I search for a hat.
Eventually I find a stall owner selling hats who I bargain with and successfully purchase a cap to protect my large bald head.
Hey Wayne, Thanks for giving me a chance to show you around the city,it was really fun day for me ,learned so much about vlogging and life from you , you're very kind , loved the vlog ❤.
Great day together, hardik. Thanks so much for giving up so much of your time to show me around and introduce me to some great food.
I am also from Ahmedabad thanks to Hardik and you are very lucky gentleman for getting a warm welcome from Mahendra Patel the owner of Raipur bhajiya house.
@@manishshah1142 Both Hardik and Mahendra have been very kind hosts. I have indeed been very lucky to have met these two good people.
👍 great job appreciated
@@fiascodagama1When you visit Bangalore Sir ?🙏
I'm telling you i watched your all videos and your vlogs look more connecting and real I can feel your good vibes. loved it ❤❤❤❤❤
Thank you so much 😊
Hi Wayne your bargaining skills impressed me man,
Westners are so shy to haggle with the shopkeepers but you are better than any indian worth his chillies.
Hey, anugupta. If I can save a chillie here or there, why not. :) Good to see you .
How good was that Wayne. Good to see you up and about. Those snacks had my mouth watering.🫑
Hey, Stevo. I shouldn't be surprised by now, but it's still pretty amazing to me that all these Indian people invite you in for food or chai like you're one of the family. great stuff! Hope all's well for you, mate.
Wayne you are such a breath of fresh air. Kind, polite, friendly, inquisitive. No wonder the locals are treating with such affection and care. Just found your channel today and I’m an avid fan already. You remind me a bit of bald and bankrupt. Keep up the vlogs, I’m hoping to see more of India!
Wayne you are bang on. Folks all over India eat such fritters or locally called Pakodas in general when they have a drink or during a rainy day or as a evening / morning snack.. you should try such Pakodas from various places and you would get such variety in tastes 👌
That's a really good idea to try the same dish/food in different areas to see the variations, girish. Nice.
@@fiascodagama1 nice that your little food vlogs are gathering good traction. Ah yes you said you are going to Goa later, and may I suggest you visit Bangalore or Chennai in the final leg as your visa is getting over and fly out to Sri Lanka before returning back.
@@girishglg That route is very close to the one I'm considering.
TY for sharing Wayne
The kindness of strangers just awakens the soul .
Simplest things have the biggest impact .
Peace and happiness .
Gift of giving
Its just so cool.❤
You're so right, jane. I'm continually humbled by the number of people throwing their doors open and giving me food and company. Very fortunate. Good to see you.
90 % of Westerners are afraid to step foot in India out of fear of catching some horrible disease. Really nice to see people like Mr. Wayne, the intrepid traveler. Even most middle class Indians do not want to travel dirt cheap anymore.
It's a very rewarding experience for me. Thanks for stopping by.
Sir
When you go back to Australia, you should tell the reality of india to Australians.
In real how diverse and good for tourism is india.
You should visit Meghalaya state .
This is a north eastern state in india, very natural.
Completely different from delhi and crowded place.
Hello, ak. I will do my best to let my fellow Australians know as much about India as possible. Thank you for the travel recommendations also.
Wayne, just came across your blogs visiting India and immensely enjoying them. I like your very natural style. Wishing you all the best.
Love u from India (Haryana state) gentleman 🇮🇳❤️🇮🇳😍
Hi guru, thanks for stopping by and all the best for you.
U r indeed an honest man. Love to u in company of kind indians
Love from India ❤️ happy journey
Hardik was lit. not getting high on his own product...someone watches Narcos
I wondered if there was movie or TV reference there somewhere. Hardik is one very good dude.
It's been 5 years since I visited Ahmedabad, shame it was in the monsoons, however, it was fantastic and the food is out of this world. ISKON restaurant was one of the best places I ate.
Hi aryan. 5 years? It may be time for a return visit perhaps, good sir. :) It is a great place for food, and thanks for the ISKON recommendation.
Thanks
That's so very generous of you, dreamcreate. Thank you!!
Sometimes i think how beautiful my country and its people are ❤❤❤❤
If you want to drop by for a day or 2 on your way to Mumbai, I can show you my hometown and it's hospitality sir... It's Navsari (a 2000 year old city) it is closer to Surat
Thanks for the invitation, ruzbehumrigar, it's kind of you. If I come through Navsari I'll get in touch.
Good to see you enjoying India, please stay safe from scammers on road.❤.
Love the history Wayne, well done Hadik.
Hardik was the perfect guide today.
Keep it up bud! Great vlog, good food, thrifty shopping!
Thanks, Johnno. Hope everything's far out and groovy.
It's good to see u in this age u are exploring must visit places Rishikesh, Varanasi, u will feel different vibe
I like how the shop owner making an order and helping you to have snacks one after another..
He's very good at what he does.:)
You create really informative and exciting videos. I am from India Pune I would like you to explore Pune , it is in Maharashtra, India, is a popular tourist destination known for its historical landmarks like the Aga Khan Palace and Shaniwar Wada. With a pleasant climate, diverse cuisine, and vibrant cultural scene, Pune offers a delightful experience for tourists seeking a blend of history and modernity. .......All the best for your journies ❤
Wayne good morning. You're a very subtle, tactful honest man. The leafy thing wasn't your cup of tea nor would it be mine either. As you and I and many other foreign tourists and travelers have experienced, Indians are very welcoming people in general but not always the case. Hardik is a happy-go-lucky kid. Cheers mate.
Hey, Eddie. Yes, India has its element of dubious types like any other country. Fortunately the overwhelming majority I've met have been tremendously hospitable. Good to see you, Eddie.
You are so humble sir , all the best have a safe journey hope you enjoy india very well.
Aslo visit south and north east part of India as well ❤
Thank you for the advice and kind words, saumy.
God bless u brother doing a great job God bless❤
Hi Vivek. Thank you so much for taking the time and the kind words.
Sir I would love to see you vist shiyadri mountain and beaches in Maharashtra it is very underrated and it is very beautiful at rainy and winter session. Hope you would have great journy and would love India😊
I loved your videos mr wayne come to delhi also
wow you flew past 2k subscribers! congratulations. & That hat is a lovely bargain for $2 aud.
I've been very fortunate it has to be said, Kartik.
You will find Gujarati people most welcoming, you are in old side of ahemdabad nd it's crowding, while new side is modern nd hitech
Hi mummy,. I spent the first part of the morning on the modern side. it's quite interesting to see both the modern and older side of an Indian city.
i am watching yours every video 🙏
That's really great to know, Moye-moye. Thank you so much!
Good Bargain for a Hat.
We don't need it to last forever. Thanks for dropping by, shaishavson.
I always love videos of wayne, raw video from a budget traveller and not as a tourist. Hope your channel grow fast
I appreciate the encouragement and kind words, anirudhatulya.
Great video sir😊
Thank you, arpitxarma.
Awesome content, as per usual Wayne! :)
Hey, UC. Always good to see you. Cheers.
Do you sell hats was epic 😂😂
Sir please come to punjab in Amritsar to see golden temple. And please also visit Punjab's villages.
I will try.
U can visit south India u can see variety of different foods temples heritage and culture especially Kerala and Tamil Nadu its amazing
I've heard Tamil Nadu is quite wonderful. Thanks.
well done
Thanks, dhananjoydas.
❤❤ Hello..sir welcome to Gujarat. you are a my Gujarat gest. gest men's is god. So. save the yours money.😅😅 Gujarat hospitality very well. forgets all over world. but come to Gujarat. please visit plece of Desano pado there many tips Gujarati Fafda morning time. Gathiya. Jalebi. mix Bhajiya. papdi chetni very testy. your life time memory. Theank sir. injoy indian foods ❤❤❤❤
I appreciate the kind welcome and recommendations of places to visit, dharmeshparekh. Thanks.
Hey! I saw your some vlogs. Indeed nice vlogs. You should visit Uttarakhand state and explore the mountains and spend some days near great Himalayas.
Hi blueeyes, thanks for saying hello. Uttarakhand is often mentioned to me as somewhere to visit and also a place I'd like to see. The Himalayas are indeed a magnificent sight.
please visit South India you will feel surprised and Look at it is a different world by itself
Hi, nramesh. I'm really looking forward to seeing the south as I believe it to be quite different. That's the great thing about India - it's so geographically large and diverse.
Forget everything visit kasol many Israeli there beautiful place
Please visit Darjeeling in north east
Indian Island too
U r very lucky person, going inside his shop, nobody is gone .
Yes, I agree. It was a very kind gesture from the owner.
@@fiascodagama1 brother u just teast lijjat khaman , opposite from kankariya lake
@@fiascodagama1 also visit night market manek chowlk,
You are consistent wayne ❤ quality content as always
You're very kind, akshitnautiyal. Thank you.
For the state of GUJARAT, all guide books are outdated, so here are some things to see:
1. Statue of Unity (tallest statue in the world) near Vadodara
2. Gir National Park (The only natural habitat of the Asiatic Lion)
3. Akshardham Temple in Gandhinagar, close to Ahmedabad
4. Modhera Sun Temple close to Ahmedabad
5. Rann of Kutch: Rann Utsav Festival (Oct. to Feb.) is amazing!
6. Sabarmati Ashram of Mahatma Gandhi in Ahmedabad
7. Lakshmi Vilas Palace in Vadodara
8. Somnath
9. Dwarka
10. Diu
11. Rani Ki Vav
12. Surat Diamond Bourse (largest office building in the world)
13. Narendra Modi Stadium (largest stadium in the world)
14. Manekchowk night market in Ahmedabad
15. Law Garden night market in Ahmedabad
16. Sabarmati Riverfront in Ahmedabad (possible sight of 2036 Olympics)
17. Kankaria Lake Recreational Area in Ahmedabad
18. Adalaj Stepwell
19. Hathee Singh Jain Temple in Ahmedabad
20. Ambaji Goddess Temple in Banaskantha District
21. Shatrunjaya Hill temple in Palitana
22. Nilkanth Dham Swaminarayan Temple near Vadodara
23. Saputara Lake
24. Polo Forest
25. Dholavira (ancient city ruins from 3500 BCE)
26. Balasinor Dinosaur Excavation and Museum
27. Science City in Ahmedabad
28. GIFT City (new fintech city being built)
And be sure to do the Thali restaurants in Ahmedabad. They are something unique. Here are some of the best:
1. Agashiye
2. Atithi
3. Gordhan Thal
4. Vishala
5. Rajwadu
6. Iscon Thal
AO, that's a very comprehensive list you've provided and I'm very grateful for you going to the time. Thank you.
Welcome to India Wayne, you gotta visit the Statue of Unity 😊❤️
@@fiascodagama1 You're very welcome! I wish I would have known about these places before visiting, it would have saved me a lot of time. But I'm glad the list can help others.
Bro please Travel Madhya Pradesh one of the most underrated tourist destination
Good to see you Wayne , when you come to new Delhi then tell me i can assist you in Delhi 👍👍
Thanks for the offer, VIMAL. I appreciate it.
A masala chai after those Pakoras would have been Great😊
Now there's an idea, Maneesh!
Welcome to sar bikaner Rajasthan
Thanks for the invitation, pankajdahiya.
Visit bangladesh as well i love your all videos love from bangladesh 🇧🇩 ❤
Hey there, semantokhan. I'd love to visit Bangladesh one day - hopefully this year. Thanks for saying hi.
Grandpa, you're the only reason I'm not invading Australia for defeating us in the world cup. Because I love you. 😭😭😭See yah in the next vlog. I am vineet by the way.
Ha! That made me laugh - thanks.
Hello Mr. Wayne...pls do visit Vishala restaurant while you are in Ahmedabad...I m sure you will have a great time there...its amazing with a different theme...
Thanks for the advice on somewhere to eat, smriti. I'm looking forward to trying different themes of food.
Its a beautiful place worth visiting...with a village theme...u need to spend an evening there to enjoy ...and the grand gujarati thali...and many more things😊
Must visit kurukshetra ... I will host you here ❤
If you can't find a hotel room airbnb in India has some cool budget options, some with less amenities but truly unique views.
Hey, parthppat. It can be quite surprising when you arrive at a budget hotel to find amazing views, just as you say. It has happened often.
You should visit city near my home town nagpur city also known as orange city ,vine capital of India nashik city ,pune city which have many historical sites, Mumbai City and can also visit ajanta and ellora caves and kailasha temple (largest monolithic structure in the world) , lonar lake (lake formed because of astroid collision) and many such facinating places in my state Maharashtra.
There are many historical forts and palaces also in Maharashtra related to maratha Empire
Thanks for the recommendations, Nayan.
the women taught the men to say fine fine took me laughing 😂😂
Ha! And he said it perfectly if it was his first time!
These are all coastal areas snacks pakoda, vada,bhaji All that also vadi leaf is healthy when steamed but people want it fried
Looking forward to getting to the coastal areas.
Hi, I would like to invite you to Kerala in south ❤.
holle my ancle how are you I'm from Pakistan 🇵🇰 Karachi I invite you brother. y you should visit Pakistan.
Hi, Happyvlogs. I would love to visit Pakistan one day - thank you for the warm invitation.
@@fiascodagama1 Thnx waiting for u 🇵🇰❤️🇦🇺
Though the establishment and government are worst there, but people are really welcoming... Same like us
Ooo 😂😂😂😂
Its light because of baking soda in the batter. It makes the batter fluffier 😊
Ah, that's what it is. I couldn't work it out, or articulate what I meant either. Thanks so much for explaining it for me, SDTA. Cheers.
@@fiascodagama1 no problem sir. If you planning to visit north eastern part of India then kindly do visit Assam. And from here you can decide to visit other north eastern states. Its different from northern India. Mostly greenery and hills. 😊
Where are you sir very long time no see your videos
Taking a break, rameshammu. Coming back soon-ish.
Sir what are you think about vegan food .is it better than non vegetarian or something ??☺️☺️
I love all food, but have grown more fond of vegetarian food in India.
They haven't changed the fry oil since 1933 either!
You are doing the vlogging preety good Wayne.
Keep on making vlogs in India and soon your channel will hit million followers.
All the best
Hi hanjihain. Thanks for the encouragement.
You are becoming Indian 😂😂❤
Learning more about the country, for sure.
@@fiascodagama1 yes🤩
coming to surat???
Not sure.
Patra - made with Taro leaf
Thanks, vinay.
Why are you not uploading sir ?
I'm just attending to a few things - I'll be back.
Where have you gone? No videos for ages.
In Bali for a little while.
I see, have safe travels. Hopefully some Bali videos will be coming soon.
@dirtcheaptraveller Namaste Chacha Ji
Hope you are doing good.
You left India?
Your video abruptly stopped, No good bye video?
Hope we didnt disappoint you.
Hi ashugonda. I'll be back in the future. I'm not a full time youtuber so have to work a normal job to pay for travel. CZcams doesn't pay much for new or small content creators so it might take some time before I can be full time. See you soon-ish.
Hey man banglore city enjoy delicious food
Thanks for the tip, uniqman.
how are you doing and where are you right now?
Doing fine, thanks for asking. Back soon.
@@fiascodagama1 good to know that. take care! ♥️
Where are you Wayne? No new video? Hope you are well 🙏 😊
I'm in Thailand. Hoping to be back in India soon.
@@fiascodagama1 Well do consider putting out videos of Thailand too. There is an excitment in India to explore countries that were once a part of Akhand Bharat! ☺️
Hey Wayne. If you are in Ahmedabad I want to meet you.
Hi manish. I'm not sure how much longer I'm going to be here. If I'm here more than another day or two I'll let you know. Thank you.
All these food are made of chickpea flour and lentil flour with vegetables.
Appreciate the information, subratmohapatra. They all tasted great.
Mr. Wayne where are you? Is everything ok?
Hi Ali. Yes, I'm fine, thanks for your concern. Just having a bit of a break. See you soon-ish.
@@fiascodagama1 will be waiting for you. Tc
Not to forgot to whtpp llink to grandpa
That was not a hat. That was a cap. There is a difference between the two.
A cap is a type of hat.
cap1
/ˈkap/
noun
1.
a kind of soft, flat hat, typically with a peak.
Hey bro. Everything ok? You’ve disappeared from CZcams…
India's not for beginners.
Granpa!! Are you going to upload another vlog or you want me to invade Australia for defeating us in the world cup 😤😤😤😤 it's Vineet btw.
It won't be long hopefully.
Hi, I watched your CZcams video. Your every video is really awesome. But your channel and your videos expect more views and subs. I analyzing Your CZcams channel and I found CZcams video SEO is not done. This is why your video is not going virial and views are not increasing.
Tanks for saying hi and the compliment. But to be honest, I'm not really worried about going viral, having 100,000 subscirbers, or making millions of dollars. I make videos of my travels because I enjoy making them.
methi - fenugreek
the big leaf - colocasia
your guide is rank ignorant, by the way - he doesn't seem to even speak the local language - hope he's not charging you or freeloading
Hardik, my guide, has been the kindest host one could hope for, transporting me around at his cost refusing to accept any compensation, and taking his time to explain things about where he lives and his life. If it wasn't for him I wouldn't have found the hospitality of the snack owner., or tried new food. I was very fortunate to have met him and look forward to maintaining an ongoing friendship with Hardik . Have a great day.
@@fiascodagama1 That's really reassuring - stay safe and enjoy
Really great video, thanks
Don’t stay for more than 2 mins at one place, you wasted 18 mins at that pakora shop.
I didn't feel I wasted any time at all. I met a great man who was really welcoming and hospitable - he also had great food. Cheers.
@@fiascodagama1 you are running a CZcams channel and most of your viewers are Indians… that was not any formidable man.. he was quite ordinary who just loved the camera, you meet people like him in every nooks and corner of India.. if you start giving 18 mins of your time to every such person than your videos will just become a garble.
@@pulakification I'm sorry you're not happy with my channel and what I do. I do thank you however for trying me out, though. Now that you understand Dirt Cheap Traveller isn't your type of viewing, I hope you have better luck with future youtube experiences. Thanks again for stopping by. All the best. See ya!
@@fiascodagama1 oh the grapes are sour now? I know you are all aged and consider yourself to be all wise, better than everyone else, more experienced and all that but its better sometimes to accept criticism, it shows your wisdom, especially when someone who is younger than you is giving you an advice because thats all you got at this age. No need to shun my criticism.
@@pulakification What I don't appreciate is you insulting people who have shown me tremendous hospitality, preferring only to gauge their worth by what value they might offer my CZcams channel. Our values appear to be considerably different as well as how we might determine a person's worth. You have a pleasant day.
Dhokla and Poha both yellow color dishes. so bit confusing for foreigners to recognise it! so Dont worry..😊🤗 I like your positiveness. 👍
Hi Owleyes, I'm finding it all a bit confusing to be honest as I'm not much of a foodie (yet) - I'm sure you can tell. Thanks so much for dropping by to say hello.
Just one suggestion mate, please add shorts too
I've considered doing shorts but I'm unsure what they'd include. Thanks, I'll think about it again.
@@fiascodagama1 it will certainly help your channel get more reach. Anything funny or wierd which you find during your stay in India, emphasize on situations where people who help you, scam you, etc. there will be definitely bad apples in the sack when country has 1.3 bullion plus population...just have raw clips
Now old fks started vlogging lol
Absolutely! And we're lovin' it!
@@fiascodagama1 yeah! Dirty old f***
Visit kutch and diu bitch somnath temple in Gujarat ❤
Thanks, gautamsolanki.
@@fiascodagama1 most welcome sir India 🤗
Pakora in English it's fritters
Thanks for the help, Uday, I appreciate it.
Keep it up Sir 💯
I will indeed try, sir. Thanks.
👐
Good to see you, ig.
How you are enjoying INDIA 👐
India continues to surprise, welcome, and excite me - I'm loving it.