Take a Culinary Tour to Rustic Rajasthani Delicacies
Rajasthan’s cuisine is rich and diverse alike its culture and tradition. Gourmet will be delighted to explore the gastronomic delights in this desert state. As it is a land of kings and queens, so is the royalty in its food culture also. To call it food heaven will definitely not be an exaggeration. It is home to dominant flavors as the climate here is arid which allows for the production of famous Indian spices used in the various iconic dishes made here.
Traveling to Rajasthan will remain incomplete without tasting its ethnic food recipes. Here are the most popular and awe-inspiring Rajasthani dishes that will make your mouth water instantly.
Jaisalmer
Unlike Bikaner where buttermilk and butter are used to prepare most of the dishes, the cuisine of the golden city, Jaisalmer uses very little butter and oil. In vegetarians, they make Ker Sangri and in non-vegetarian, they prepare Murg-e-Subz. It is chopped boneless chicken pieces that are cooked with local vegetables. You should give it a definite try.
Most of the restaurants and hotels do offer all the above-mentioned royal delicacies to give you an idea of what Rajasthani cuisine is all about but joining a local family for an immersive culinary experience will be a great idea. You will get a chance to have a closer glance at homemade Rajasthani food coupled with warm hospitality.
Udaipur
The city of lakes has a variety of both vegetarian and non-vegetarian cuisine reflecting the regality of the state. Opt for a Mewari thali to taste rich flavors of dry spices and dry fruits like almonds, cashews, and raisins. The warm and hot flavors of iconic dishes like Laal Maans, Safed Murg and Khad Khargosh are fiery. Among vegetarian delights, there are Gatte ki Sabzi and Ker Sangri providing an exclusive Rajasthani experience. So whenever you plan Udaipur, a Mewari thali is a must-try.
Jodhpur
You can not afford to miss the tangy Jodhpuri Mirchi Bada when in the blue city. These are green chili with the stuffing of spicy potatoes. Rajasthan is known for its fiery chilies. So if you are a hot chili fan, this is the place for you. Although you will find Mirchi Bada all over Rajasthan but the ones in Jodhpur are super sexy!
Pushkar
This little hidden town near Ajmer is a tourist hub. So you will find ample of restaurants and cafes offering western food. You can take a break from Rajasthani flavor for some time and relish Falafels to hummus with pita bread to wraps etc. A Rajasthani desert Maal Pua is a must-try in Pushkar. Get ready to satisfy your hunger pangs here.
Ajmer
Explore the Mughlai dishes like kebabs, biryani, mutton etc. in the city of Ajmer. Discover the city on foot and hop in some local food house to enjoy lip-smacking street food. Give a try to Kadi Kachori. You may have this spicy snack with red and green (coriander) chutney also. The Sohan Hawa is a divine dish to have.
Jaipur
Relish the iconic Daal Baat Choorma with Gatte ki Sabzi. You just can not afford to miss this divine Rajasthani recipe. For all those who have a sweet tooth, the capital, the pink city is heaven to some out-of-the-world deserts. When you are in Rajasthan, do not forget to enjoy Mohan thal, Mawa Kachori, Ghewar, Gajak, etc.
Bikaner
The red city is famous for its namkeen, popularly called as bhujia. It manufactures a wide variety of salty and savory snacks and spicy papad. The staple food of Bikaner is majorly influenced by the topography of the place. Because of an arid region, there is a huge scarcity of water and therefore the vegetation is comparatively less than other cities of Rajasthan. So locals here prepare their food that could last for a few days at a stretch. You can enjoy butter and buttermilk there with its unique flavors of the city.