By Akshara
January 23, 2026
Yellow foods are traditionally associated with Basant Panchami, symbolising spring and freshness. Gujarati farsan fits naturally into this celebration, offering snacks that are light, festive, and often coloured with turmeric or gram flour rather than artificial colouring. These items are commonly served at home, temples, and community gatherings.
Soft, steamed gram flour cakes with a mild tang and natural yellow colour.
Deep-fried chickpea fritters with fresh fenugreek leaves, crisp outside and soft inside.
Thin, crunchy gram flour strips, usually paired with jalebi or papaya sambharo.
Small portions of lentil-and-vegetable cake, lightly spiced and pan-cooked.
Crumbled dhokla cooked with mild spices and finished with sev for texture.
Soft and steamed chickpea rolls that pair beautifully with khaman and sev khamani.