and that way you know the ingredients used are good in quality and the foods are free from chemicals and preservatives this makes them a safer choice for travels adds ghildiyal home away from homefor many foodie travellers carrying snacks from their home country is also related to a sense of comfort when you are away from home for long you often tend to miss home as well as the food that gives you a taste of ghar ka khana in such a scenario these desi snacks instantly give you a sense of warmth and comfort apart from that spicy kick a lot of indians crave on their vacations i love to travel around the world but not without my comfort food i make sure to carry packets of theplas homemade sukhdi khakhra with a few tangy masalas garlic chutney nankhatai khari biscuits etc on my travels they give me immense satisfaction says chef dolcee bachkaniwala one reason gujarat snacks are ideal for carrying on travels is because they have a long shelf life practically nothing lasts as long as theplas theplas if made well can last for more than 15 to 20 days dhoklas are another fabulous snacking item and there are various versions of dhoklas available today from tirangi and white dhoklas to khaman dhokla and the very trendy red velvet rawa dhokla there are ample dhokla varieties to relish however the shelf life of dhoklas is shorter as compared to other gujarati snacks so its a great snacking option if youre going for a day trip and will be consuming them in a day not advisable to pack dhoklas for longer vacations says ghildiyal