Here is a list of 20 Most iconic food of Rajasthan that you must try:
This famous Rajasthani dish needs no introduction. Dal bati churma is synonymous to Rajasthan; known for its crunchy batis, dipped in ghee along with spicy daal and sweet churma.
This royal dessert is equally royal to amaze the taste buds of food connoisseurs. Mohan Thaal is unique to Rajasthan and is a sweet dish prepared from Besan and dry fruits. The aroma and taste of ghee add the cherry to the cake!
Ever heard of sweet Kachoris? Well, this Rajwadi land has an answer to it, Yes! Mawa kachoris from Jodhpur are a must try dish in Rajasthan. These kachoris are stuffed with mawa along with crispy dry fruits and served hot, making your mornings sweet and perfect!
Another snacky delight from Rajasthan, Mirchi badas are perfect answers to complement evening tea or morning breakfast. The hot and spicy badas are scrumptiously delicious.
Another royal component of the non-veg platter, Mohan maas is a delicately cooked meat-dish. Stuffed with dry fruits and cooked in milk and cream and finally garnished with cardamom and cinnamon, Mohan maas is a rajwadi version of non-veg delights.
The lion gate of Rajasthan is also famous for its soft and delicious Mawa-dish called kalakand. An ancient sweet dish, Alwar's Kalakand stands apart as a heavenly delicacy.
A common breakfast snack from Rajasthan, pyaaz ki kachoris are yummy kachoris stuffed with onions, spices and garnished with chutneys and dahi.
Typical Rajasthani food platters are almost incomplete without gattes; Rajasthan has a variety of Gatte preparations. Shahi Gatte or Masala gatte are Gattes covered with spicy gravy. Gatte pulao are a festive preparation, where vegetables are replaced by gattes, served with Mangodi ki Daal or Kadhi.
Kadhi is the most common yet varied Indian preparation. Generally made from besan and pakodis, Rajasthani kadhi is way spicier and mouth-watering. This is the most famous food of Rajasthan.
Jaljeera is a tangy drink, unique to the Rajasthani food platter. The mouth-watering chatpata Jaljeera is all you will need to refresh your hunger!
Chhach or buttermilk is an inseparable part of Rajasthani food culture. Chhach is a must-have in the dessert climate and extreme weather conditions of the state. Masala Chhach is a tasty drink, usually taken with/after breakfasts and lunches. The drink is also independent of main course and is a boon for sweaty summers.
An exotic dish that is another healthy option (please ignore that pouring ghee) for vegetarians out there. The dish is extremely helpful in severe cold and for people with weak appetite. Prepared from bajra, ghee and warm ginger juice, jaggery, this dish is equally rich in iron and magnesium.
The very mention of Ghevar lights up the eyes of innumerable sweet-lovers. This crunchy delight is a heaven for people with a sweet tooth. Available in various forms and shapes, Ghevar can aptly be called one of the crown dishes of Rajasthani food.
Winters in Rajasthan are known for delicious Moong Dal Halwas; this dish succeeds in winning the menus for royal marriage ceremonies. Moong ki Daal ka Halwa is prepared from Moong dal and garnished with rich dry fruits. The savoury taste can be experienced in every bite of it.
Malpuas are another authentic food of Rajasthan. This delicious dish, prepared from flour, milk, khoya and added dry-fruits. Complimentary servings include Rabdi with Malpua. Malpuas from Pushkar is famous, especially on MakarSankranti.
Rajasthani food is way spicier and tangier than other cuisines. The platter is incomplete without added Chutneys like Kachri, imli, lason (garlic) and tomatoes. So why wait? It's time to get a spicy Rajasthani Thali these chilly winters!
1. Dal Bati Churma - Traditional Food of Rajasthan
This famous Rajasthani dish needs no introduction. Dal bati churma is synonymous to Rajasthan; known for its crunchy batis, dipped in ghee along with spicy daal and sweet churma.
2. Mohan Thaal
This royal dessert is equally royal to amaze the taste buds of food connoisseurs. Mohan Thaal is unique to Rajasthan and is a sweet dish prepared from Besan and dry fruits. The aroma and taste of ghee add the cherry to the cake!
3. Laal Maas
One of the most common parts of the non-vegetarian platter, Laal maas owes its colour to the hot red chillies. The meat is cooked in hot gravy of tomatoes, chillies and sizzling spices. Don't miss this pungent yet scrumptious food of Rajasthan next time you visit this vibrant state.
4. Mawa Kachori
Ever heard of sweet Kachoris? Well, this Rajwadi land has an answer to it, Yes! Mawa kachoris from Jodhpur are a must try dish in Rajasthan. These kachoris are stuffed with mawa along with crispy dry fruits and served hot, making your mornings sweet and perfect!
5. Mirchi Bada
Another snacky delight from Rajasthan, Mirchi badas are perfect answers to complement evening tea or morning breakfast. The hot and spicy badas are scrumptiously delicious.
6. Mohan Maas
Another royal component of the non-veg platter, Mohan maas is a delicately cooked meat-dish. Stuffed with dry fruits and cooked in milk and cream and finally garnished with cardamom and cinnamon, Mohan maas is a rajwadi version of non-veg delights.
7. Kalakand
The lion gate of Rajasthan is also famous for its soft and delicious Mawa-dish called kalakand. An ancient sweet dish, Alwar's Kalakand stands apart as a heavenly delicacy.
8. Pyaaz Ki Kachori
A common breakfast snack from Rajasthan, pyaaz ki kachoris are yummy kachoris stuffed with onions, spices and garnished with chutneys and dahi.
9. Gatte - Famous Food of Rajasthan
Typical Rajasthani food platters are almost incomplete without gattes; Rajasthan has a variety of Gatte preparations. Shahi Gatte or Masala gatte are Gattes covered with spicy gravy. Gatte pulao are a festive preparation, where vegetables are replaced by gattes, served with Mangodi ki Daal or Kadhi.
10. Kadhi
Kadhi is the most common yet varied Indian preparation. Generally made from besan and pakodis, Rajasthani kadhi is way spicier and mouth-watering. This is the most famous food of Rajasthan.
11. Jaljeera
Jaljeera is a tangy drink, unique to the Rajasthani food platter. The mouth-watering chatpata Jaljeera is all you will need to refresh your hunger!
12. Masala-Chhach
Chhach or buttermilk is an inseparable part of Rajasthani food culture. Chhach is a must-have in the dessert climate and extreme weather conditions of the state. Masala Chhach is a tasty drink, usually taken with/after breakfasts and lunches. The drink is also independent of main course and is a boon for sweaty summers.
13. Bajra Ki Raab
An exotic dish that is another healthy option (please ignore that pouring ghee) for vegetarians out there. The dish is extremely helpful in severe cold and for people with weak appetite. Prepared from bajra, ghee and warm ginger juice, jaggery, this dish is equally rich in iron and magnesium.
14. Ghevar
The very mention of Ghevar lights up the eyes of innumerable sweet-lovers. This crunchy delight is a heaven for people with a sweet tooth. Available in various forms and shapes, Ghevar can aptly be called one of the crown dishes of Rajasthani food.
15. Moong Ki Daal Ka Halwa
Winters in Rajasthan are known for delicious Moong Dal Halwas; this dish succeeds in winning the menus for royal marriage ceremonies. Moong ki Daal ka Halwa is prepared from Moong dal and garnished with rich dry fruits. The savoury taste can be experienced in every bite of it.
16. Malpua
Malpuas are another authentic food of Rajasthan. This delicious dish, prepared from flour, milk, khoya and added dry-fruits. Complimentary servings include Rabdi with Malpua. Malpuas from Pushkar is famous, especially on MakarSankranti.
17. Chutneys like Kachri, Imli, Lehsun and Tamatar
Rajasthani food is way spicier and tangier than other cuisines. The platter is incomplete without added Chutneys like Kachri, imli, lason (garlic) and tomatoes. So why wait? It's time to get a spicy Rajasthani Thali these chilly winters!
18. Bajra ki Roti with Lehsun Chutney
19. Churma Ladoo
Churma Ladoo is a famous Rajasthani food and is also popular in Gujarat. A blend of wheat flour, jaggery and desi ghee makes up this scrumptious dish. Garnish it with few poppy seeds, and there you go! Most popularly made during the occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi, Churma Ladoo is also a must dessert for every meal.
20. Balushahi
I'm sure if you're a south Indian you must have heard of Balushahi? Well, Balushahi is the name in North India. It resembles closely to glazed doughnuts without holes. The soft, sweet and delicious sweet gets you drooling, and it is one of the simple saccharine dishes that could be made hassle-free.
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