What to Eat in Rajsthan

1. Churma is a popular Rajasthani delicacy usually served with baatis and dal. It is coarsely ground wheat crushed and cooked with ghee and sugar. Traditionally it is made by mashing up Bajri or wheat flour baatis or rotis in ghee and jaggery. It is usually rich in calories. .....

Gujia

2. Gujia a cuisine of North India particularly Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan is a sweet dumpling made with suji or Maida flour wheat flour and stuffed with khoya.The packaging of a gujhia is very much like that of a samosa, however the gujhia has a very distinct shape. The gujhia is filled with a mixture of grated and roasted dry fruits, khoya, coconuts and to add a grainy texture, a little suji (coarse ground wheat flour). .....

Halva

3. Halva (halawa, alva, haleweh, halava, helava, helva, halwa, halua, aluva, chalva) refers to many types of dense, sweet confections, served across the Middle East, South Asia, Central Asia, West Asia, North Africa, the Horn of Africa, the Balkans, Central Europe, Eastern Europe, Malta and the Jewish world. .....

Imarti

4. Imarti or Amriti or Emarti or Omriti also known as Jaangiri or Jhangri in south India, is a dessert invented in Mughal kitchen and is now popular across the Indian Subcontinent including Rajasthan, West Bengal and South India. Imarti is made by deep frying urad flour batter in a kind of circular flower shape, then soaked in sugar syrup. This sweet dish increased in popularity in other parts of India as theMughals expanded there, and found its pla .....

Ghevar

5. Ghevar is a Rajasthani sweet traditionally associated with the Teej Festival. It is disc shaped, and made from oil, flour and sugar syrup. There are many varieties of Ghevar, including plain, mawa and malai ghevar.It is very famous in the adjoining states of Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Delhi, Gujrat, Madhya Pradesh (among others).It comes in the market during the Saavan month of hindus (approx July & August). It is also gaining wide popularity in Mum .....

Besan Chakki

6. Heat ghee in a wide bottomed pan, and roast the Besan on medium heat till the raw smell of besan disappears and it turns a light golden color. Add the khoya to it and mix it well to remove any lumps in it. Take sugar in a separate bowl, add about ? cup of water to it Boil it for about 7 8 mins or till it reaches a thick 2 string consistency. Slowly, add the Besan Khoya mixture to the sugar syrup Keep stirring it continuously till i .....

Balushahi Recipe

7. Mix maida, soda, and 2/3 cup ghee to make stiff dough. Roll out small balls from this dough. Heat ghee and fry these balls till it turns brown. Prepare sugar syrup of two thread consistency. Dip fried balls in sugar syrup. Drain the excess syrup. Adorn with pistachios. Balushahi is ready. .....

DilKhushaal

8. DilKhushaal also known as dal badam chakki is a famous Marwari cuisine prepared and sold by, Jodhpur.It mainly consists of almond, mogar (gram flour), mawa (condensed milk), ghee (butter oil) and sugar. .....

Jhajariya

9. Jhajhariya is a delicacy made of corn, milk, ghee and sugar garnished with raisins and nuts. Grated or coarsely ground fresh sweet corn is slowly roasted in ghee for few hours until it loses most of its moisture and assumes a dry granular form. The term Jhajariya is referenced in the advertisement for Google entitled Reunion that went viral. There is a video on YouTube which describes the recipe for making the same. .....

Kalakand

10. Kalakand Also Known as Mishri Mawa Kalakand is a popular Indian sweet made out of solidified, sweetened milk and cottage cheese. Famous after its originating place Alwar this is become commonly known as Alwars Kalakand (Milk Cake), which tempts everybody with its rich aeroma. Kalakand or Mishri Mawa sweet is so renowned for its excellent taste that even a street is named in Alwar after this particular dish. .....

Kadka

11. Heat ghee in a kadai and add the flour.roast, stirring continuously for eight to ten minutes or till it turns red.Add water, stir and cook for five minutes or till it is a little thick. add more water if required. Add sugar and mix.cook for five more minutes or till it leaves the sides of the pan Serve hot .....

Dal Batti Churma

12. Recognised as a Rajasthan speciality, Dal batti churma, is a wholesome Rajasthani meal. Dal, or lentil curry, is served with Bhatti, a roundel of stuffed flour that's baked in a charcoal fire or oven. Choorma is a sweet dish made with flour, jaggery or sugar and ghee.Bhatti comes in varieties acts as a substitute for rotis. You could opt for plain batti, or try the more exotic masala, dry fruit or missi battis. Batti is made out of wheat, flour, .....

Mawa Kachori

13. A kachori filled with mawa and sugar syrup, this delicacy is not to be missed. It is available at all sweet shops. In Jaipur, try famous sweet shops such as Rawat sweets and Kanji sweets near the bus stand and at LMB, Johri Bazar. .....

Mirchi Bada

14. Sharing prime spot with samosas and kachoris in the snack market are Mirchi Badas green chillies dunked in besan and deep fried. You can even find vendors selling these on makeshift handcarts by the roadside. .....

Rajasthani Subji

15. Gatte ki subji, Rajasthani curry, Mangori, Pakodi and Ker Sangari, the traditional subjis, are part of the daily meals here. A papad plain or masala is a must to sum up meals, as a tradition in Rajasthan. .....

Chapati and Roti

16. What is interesting about Rajasthan is the variety of rotis one gets, even in the smallest eating place. Bajre Ki Roti, Makki Ki Roti, Jau Channa Ki Roti, Besan Ki Roti, Cheelra, Paratha, Puri, Methi Puri, Rumali Roti .....

Bajre ki Khichdi

17. Khichdi is an easy to digest healthy Indian food preparation made from rice and lentils. It is a very popular dish across India and other countries. The dish is widely prepared in many Indian states like Gujarat, Maharashtra, Rajasthan and Bengal. Vegetables such as cauliflower, potato, and green peas are commonly added. .....

Besan Ki Chakki

18. Dilkushar, popularly known as besan ki chakki, is a traditional Rajasthani sweet made of Gram flour. Gram flour is a major ingredients here and used to make some of the delicacies like Khatta, gatta ki sabji, pakodi, powedered lentile are used for mangodi, papad. This mithai is also called Besan ki Chakki or Mohanthal usually made at weddings and on special occasions. .....

Dal Bati Churma

19. Dal Bati Choorma is a Rajasthani Dish which has three main servings Dal(lentil), Bati (baked wheat balls) and Choorma (sweet cereal powder). Dal is served with Bati and Churma. The preparations take longer as compared to other Indian dishes as all the three servings are prepared separately. It is one of the most common preparation in all kinds of functions, including religious occasions, wedding ceremonies and birthday parties in Rajasthan. .....

Moong Dal ka Halwa

20. Moong Dal ka Halwa is a unique sweet dish of lentils sweetened with milk and sugar. This calorie laden halwa is often prepared during the winter months, as it is supposed to keep the body warm and protect it from the bitter winter cold. Moong Dal ka Halwa is a very popular dish across India and other countries. This dessert is very common in the States of Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan. It is considered to be auspicious for Holi and Diwali and it ev .....

Sweet Dish of Ajmer Sohan Halwa

21. Each region has its own special food item that is identified with the town or city. While trying the various delicacies dont miss out the Sohan Halwa of Ajmer, Rajasthan. Native Rajasthanis have a unique style of coupling the sweet dishes with the main (bread/roti/puri) course instead of or in addition to vegetables or meat. Halwa Puri for example makes a famous combination. Here again we find a great use of pulses, legumes, diary products etc an .....

Jodhpuri Mawa Kachori

22. A number of Indian delicacies have originated in Jodhpur . To name a few, the delectable Makhaniya Lassi, Mawa Kachori, Pyaaj Kachori, Hot & Spicy Mirchibada, Lapsi (a special kind of dessert made with wheat, Jaggery, and ghee), Mawa Kachori is a sweet made of mawa stuffed in kachori. It is a very special and prestigious dish originated from Jodhpur, Rajasthan. It was invented by Rawat Mishthan Bhandar, Jodhpur . Hence, the Mawa Kachori of Rawat .....

Mirchi Vada

23. Snacks in Rajasthan vary from deep fried Samosa and Mirchi Bada to the lighter Bhujiya. But every snack has a distinctive flavor and texture, to suit everyones palate. Mirchi Bada, is a spicy Rajasthani snack consisting of chili (Mirchi) and potato stuffing, served hot with tomato sauce or occasionally with mint and tamarind chutney. .....

Pyaz ki Kachori

24. Rajasthan has its own specialty and the most popular food is the combination of dal, bati, churma but for the adventurous traveler, willing to experiment, there is a lot of variety available. Besides spicy flavors Jodhpur region is famous for its pyaz ki kachori. Pyaz ki kachori originated from Jodhpur. Although now, this spicy circular shaped fried dish is popular throughout Rajasthan and in fact the whole country. .....

Rabdi

25. A Delicious Sweet Dish The Sweets in Rajasthan is as diverse as the state itself. In some areas it is simple and basic while in others it is exotic and elaborate. Besides spicy flavors, each region is distinguished by its popular traditional food Mirchi bada, pyaz ki kachori and doodh ladoos from Jodhpur, malpuas from Pushkar, bhujia, papad and rasogullas from Bikaner, mishri mawa, ghevar and rabri from Jaipur... the list is endless. .....

Ker Sangri

26. made from ker and sangrita, the local beans cooked in the buttermilk with raisins and spices .....

Mangodi Alu ka Shak

27. A dish of dal dumplins and potatoes .....

Jaisalmeri Chane

28. chick peas cooked in the sour gravy .....

Besanwali Bharwan Mirch

29. Big green chilies with the stuffing of gram flour and spice mixture) The combination of gram flour (besan) and yoghurt is used to prepare the traditional gravies. Kadhi and gatte ki subzi are the best examples of such combinations. .....

Chutneys

30. The popular chutneys of Rajasthan are made from locally available spices like turmeric, coriander, mint and garlic. Perhaps the best known Rajasthani food is the combination of dalbati and churma but for people in love with food, there is a wide range offered. .....

Frying Puris

31. Puris are delicious, fried wheat bubbles, which have varied uses; as snacks, scoops for food and as a complement to hot spices. Family members typically sit on the floor and are served piping hot food by the lady of the house. .....

Khud khargosh

32. Khud Khargosh (Hare or rabbit meat cooked in a pit) is a Rajput speciality during summer. The hare is skinned and stuffed with spices, wrapped in dough and finally in layers of mud soaked cloth. The ambrosial result is meat perfectly blended with the spices and dough. .....

Lassi

33. Natural yogurt is churned to remove the butter content for the making of Lassi or buttermilk a cooling summer beverage. .....

Gatte ki Sabji

34. Gatte ki sabji is known as the rich spicy dish in the Rajasthani Thali. Gatte ki sabji consist of the rolls of besan poured into the khadhi of sabji and then cooked with pouring spices into the same. the reason why it is so rich because of the unique process of cooking of the same. .....

Lahsun ki chatney

35. Lahsun ki chutney is the add on to the Rajasthani dish which is also known as hot garlic paste. This paste is made by cooking garlic with spices in i. .....

Kadhi

36. The famous kadhi is the Rajasthani dish is made of yogurt and besan in it. The add on flanour is given by Tej pata (leave)into it which gives a perfect smell and taste along with the spices in it. .....

Bajra Khichdi

37. This is a traditional Rajasthani recipe that we discovered is an excellent source of protein, iron, folic acid and fibre. Its creamy consistency and mild flavours make it a good recipe to have especially in the preconception period and first trimester. But i'm sure you will enjoy it all through your pregnancy. You can even perk up this khichdi by adding some spices to it and maybe even throw in some vegetables. Serve it with curds or a raita and .....

Bharwa Lauki

38. Forget the bland taste of lauki now. Stuff it with a low fat paneer mixture and cook in a spicy tomato gravy for a pleasant surprise! .....

Bikaneri Bhujia

39. Bikaner is known for this savoury snack. Deep fried bhujia (i.e. vermicelli or sev) is usually made of gram flour but a variety of flours like moong, moath and even mashed potatoes are used to make different kinds of bhujia. A large number of shops all over the country sell Bikaneri bhujia which are as celebrated as the Rasgullas of Bengal. Bikaneri bhujia is spicy usually black pepper is used to add fire to this preparation. A large quantity o .....

Bundi Payas

40. An interesting version of kheer in which sweet bundis are used to thicken and flavour the milk. It is important to remember to cool the milk completely before you add the bundi so that the bundi stays whole. If you add it into hot or warm milk it is sure to disintegrate giving you a besan flavoured rabdi. .....

Chana Dal aur Gur Chawal

41. This is another classic combination similar to Mogar and Chasni Chawal. Dry spicy Bengal gram is necessarily accompanied by this fennel flavoured aromatic jaggery rice. Rituals and festivals have been always celebrated in a grand way in true Hindu tradition prevalent all over Rajasthan. Festive foods therefore receive the utmost attention. Yellow sweetened rice (sweetened with either sugar or jaggery) is always prepared as an offering to Goddess .....

Dahi Chane ki Subji

42. Also called Chane Jaisalmer Ke, this dish of red chana simmered in a curd gravy makes a wonderful accompaniment for either rice or bajra rotis. Traditionally this is served with misi roti and makes a complete meal by providing calcium, proteins and carbohydrates to supplement a healthy diet. When you add the curds and besan mixture into the chana, stir it continuously till it comes to a boil, so as to prevent the curd gravy from splitting. .....

Gwaar ki phalli ki sabzi

43. Cut the top and end of cluster beans. Boil it for 5 minutes and then strain into a bowl. Add red chilli powder, dhaniya powder, turmeric powder and salt to the bowl Heat oil in a pan; add the bean mixture to the pan, cook on medium heat till oil separates. Serve hot. .....

Rajasthani Chane

44. Soak bengal gram overnight in sufficient water. Drain and pressure cook the grams in sufficient water till soft. Drain the water and store it aside.In a bowl, take the chanas and mash them lightly. In a different bowl, take yogurt, gram flour, turmeric powder, salt, red chilli powder, coriander powder, garam masala powder and mix well taking care not to form any lumps.Add green chillies and mix. Add one cup of the reserved liquid and mix.In a pan .....

Mirch Ka Salan

45. Grind the roasted peanut and cumin seeds to make a powder. Chop onions and tomatoes finely. Grind garlic and ginger to make a paste. Heat the oil and fry chilies and keep it aside. Now fry chopped onions for 7 8 minutes and then add tomatoes. Fry for another 4 5 minutes. Add ginger garlic paste and fried chillies to the above and fry for 10 minutes. Now add roasted peanut and cumin powder. Sprinkle tamarind juice and salt. Serve piping hot. .....

Aloo Pethe ka Saag

46. Potatoes and pumpkin (petha) are favourite vegetables of the rajasthanis and feature in different guises in their meals. Potato and pumpkin cooked with whole spices and curds can be relished with plain or stuffed puris. The addition of fennel gives this vegetable its characteristic rajasthani flavour. .....

Atte ka Malpua

47. Malpuas are rich, soft filigreed pancakes. The pancake (malpua) batter can be sweetened as in this recipe or the fried malpuas can be soaked in a saffron flavoured syrup. Udaipur and Pushkar are famous for their scrumptious atte ka malpuas. Coarsely ground wheat flour is used in this recipe as it helps to make crisper malpuas. These malpuas are a special feature at festivities and are always prepared for Teej and Hariali Umavas as a sacred offeri .....

Badam ka Halwa

48. Ever since my childhood, I have been encouraged to have a tablespoon of this halwa every morning in the winters. I used to look forward to winters because of this morning ritual. This is a rich recipe and one can't have too much of it at one time but it is delicious nevertheless. It has been my all time favourite winter recipe. .....

Doodhiya Kheech

49. This dish is very popular in Udaipur from where it is said to have originated. Its texture is similar to that of rabdi although wheat is used to thicken this dessert. Kheech refers to a mashed texture that is almost like porridge. As wheat and milk are rejuvenating foods that provide plenty of energy, it is also served to convalescents who are recovering. .....

Gatte ka Pulao

50. Bengal gram is abundantly used in rajasthani cooking because it grows in plenty in the arid desert conditions. Besan made from bengal gram is used to make rotis, gatta, mithai and also as a thickening agent for kadhi (khatta). Gatte ka pulao is made on festive occasions when plain steamed rice is not served. As vegetables are not available throughout the year, cooked gattas are added to spice up this pulao which is usually served with kadhi (khat .....

Gaund ke Laddu

51. Gaund is an edible gum that is extracted from the bark of a tree. It is available in crystal form as pearly yellowish translucent pieces of varying sizes. The bigger crystals are more expensive. Gaund is a heaty food i.e. food that provides heat to our body and is usually had only in the winters. It is deep fried in ghee and then added to the dish it is being used in. I have also discovered that if you dry roast it on a non stick pan, it puffs up .....