what to eat in rajsthan

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 and a unique style of rustling up the desserts. A great use of clarified butter (ghee) characterizes the sweets.

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 Mishthan Bhandar is considered as best in the town.

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.

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.

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.

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

A dish of dal dumplins and potatoes

chick peas cooked in the sour gravy

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.

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.