When we hear Rajasthan we immediately think of beautiful forts, desert safaris, vibrant colors, cultures, and the delicious food! You would love Rajasthan anyway but if you are a foodie then you are in for a treat. The taste of authentic species, dishes cooked with old age recipes, and delicious desserts, everything will keep the foodies or even no foodies happy!
You must know the generic “Daal Baati Churma” and “ghevar” as they are some of the famous dishes. But there are much more amazing dishes which you probably are unaware of. Well, here are some of the best foods to try in Rajasthan. Go ahead and see which food to try during your next Rajasthan trip!
1. Daal Baati Churma
We know it’s quite famous and you probably know about it already, but when it comes to Rajasthani food you just can’t miss this iconic dish. Daal Baati Churma is an old age recipe of the state that has impressed us all.
This dish consists of three elements, Daal which is made up of lentils with some spices, baat is prepared with wheat flour and cooked in flames of fire, and churma is crushed coarse wheat that has been cooked and mixed with ghee and jaggery.
Your visit to Rajasthan will be incomplete without this signature Rajasthani dish!
2. Laal Mans
Laal Mans means red meat and it’s another iconic dish of Rajasthan that has been cooked for centuries. Traditionally it was made with wild boar or deer but nowadays it is prepared with mutton marinated in curry. The red meat is named after the rich red color of the dish that comes from the use of red chillies. It also features some local herbs and spices which gives it a distinct taste.
If you love meat then you have to try this Rajasthani dish.
3. Ker Sangari
Ker Sagari is another vegetarian dish that has been a part of Rajasthani cuisine for centuries now. Ker is wild berries and sangari is a type of long beans popularly grown in the state. The ingredients are air dried and then cooked with spices and dry fruits to give it a rich taste.
These ingredients are very special in the state as they can be grown in water scarcity. The dish is popularly served with water milk and millet bread.
4. Gatte ki Sabzi
Gatte ki Sabzi is a type of curry prepared with small balls of gram flour in a curry that is rich in species, curd, and cashew paste. It has a thick and creamy texture and it tastes pretty good too.
5. Bajra Roti and Lehsun Chutney
Bajra is black millet which is another popular ingredient predominantly found in Rajasthan. The lehsun chutney is made up of garlic and dried red chillies that has a spicy taste. These two are generally served together but you can taste them on their own.
6. Raab
Raab is another dish prepared with Bajra. This is a broth-like dish prepared with buttermilk and bajra. Both the ingredients are cooked slowly on a medium hot flame in an earthen pot. It is cooked until it thickens and then it’s cooled down before it is served. You can have it as a soup.
7. Onion Kachori
Kachori is a popular savory snack in India which you can find in every state with different ingredients. In Rajasthan, the kachori is made with onion filling and served with tamarind chutney that tastes delicious. You will have lots of it on your visit to Rajasthan!
8. Ghevar
Now, come to something sweet. Ghevar is a traditional sweet dish that is mainly made around the festival of Teej and Makar Sankranti. It is very sweet, made with ghee, milk, and some flour and then dipped in sugar syrup. It’s quite a delicacy in Rajasthan that you just can’t afford to miss.
9. Mohan Thal
Mohan Thal is also a dessert made with gram flour and enjoyed on special occasions. The dish feels like a smooth fudge with a very sweet taste. It is served with dry fruits toppings that elevate its taste.
10. Churma Ladoo
Ladoos are round sugary balls made with different ingredients. Churma is a popular dish, as we have discussed earlier, which is shaped like balls and served. These are also quite delicious. You can find different types of churma ladoos made with different ingredients and they all would be mind blowing.
Order a Rajasthani Thali!
As a bonus, we just want you to order an authentic Rajasthani thali served in any well known hotel or restaurant in Rajasthan. The thali will come with various dishes which might differ from one city to another but will enjoy every one of them! So, don’t miss out on a Rajasthani thali while you are exploring the state and its nuances!
Conclusion
Indulge in the rich flavors of Rajasthan with these iconic dishes. There will be many more as each city has its own speciality when it comes to food. But one thing is sure you are going to fall in love with Rajasthani cuisine after your visit to the state!