Bound by rich traditions the kutchis believe in simple living. Kutchi cuisine is a vegetarian gourmet`s dreams come true. It is a scrumptious vegetarian surprise with complete nutrition derived from leafy vegetables prepared in innumerable variations and subtly flavored with spices. Simple, practical, down-to-earth and wholesome, Kutchi food truly reflects the heart of the district.

The staple food is Rotlas made of Bajri (millet) which the local relish with Butter milk or `Chhas`, Butter and Jaggery or `Gud`.` Khichhdi` made of rice and dal (pulses) is liked by everyone. It is eaten with kadhi-a savory curry made with yogurt using bay leaves, ginger, chilies and finely chopped vegetables as garnishing-onions and pickle. . Using the same lentils and rice, Kutchi kitchens produce delectable items like the khaman dhokla, a salty steamed cake made from chickpea flour; doodha pak, sweet, thickened milk confectioned with nuts, and srikhand, a dessert made of yogurt, flavored with saffron, cardamom, nuts and candied fruit which is eaten with hot, fluffy pooris. These three delicacies have made their way into the favorites list of the rest of India too and can be found in restaurants all over the country. Kutch food use red chili powder to make the cuisine spicy.

If you visit any house first a glass of water is served as a custom. Tea which was unknown 60 years ago has become the universal drink among all classes of people. Milk based items like curd and ghee are very common in food preparation. Ground nut oil and ground nut is generally used to make the food more exotic.

The usually Kutchi Cusine consists of Roti or Rotlas, Curd, Butter milk, Dal, Curry, Vegetables, Papad, Kachumbar. Dry rotlis or Theplas and Khakras and Sev (of Gram Flour) are made and stored as food during travelling etc. Even the richest families in the state believe in eating seated on the floor. Dining tables are scarcely seen in the district and food is served in thalis, to people sitting cross-legged on the floor. Being a food that is basically rather bland, the dishes are peppered with plenty hot pickles and chutneys that accompany all meals.

Now days, food values are becoming more tasty and palatable than nutritious. The main delicacies in food items are- Gathia, Undhia, Muthia, Raita, Dahi wada, Kachori, Bhajia, Bhaji made of brinjal, bitter gourd and lady`s finger, etc.. As a change from normal food, Dabeli, Puri Shak, Pav Bhaji, Bhakarwadi, Papdi, Kadak, etc. have crept in.

There are many varieties of mouth-watering sweets like- Adadiya, Gulab Pak, Son Papdi, Mohan thal, Pedas, Halwa, Gulab Jamun, Jalebi, etc. Seeds of Dhaniya or Dhana dal, Betal Leaf or Pan with Supari are served after food as the last item.