Rajasthan, since years, has been a haven for the adventurous foodie. A visit to this place is incomplete till one experiences the journey of flavours of this royal state. Let’s study the Top 5 Famous Rajasthani Food which has been making the food connoisseurs crazy:
Dal Bati Churma (Lentils)
Dal Bati Churma is one of Rajasthan’s most savoured, meals. The dish consists of Dal (Lentils), Baati (wheat bread balls) and Churma (Sweet powdered cereal), which is served with red chilli on top of it along with spicy garlic chutney with dry fruits like cashew, pistachio, almonds or raisins.
The wheat bread ball is dipped in pure ghee and is served hot in an earthen pot with a small vessel of Dal, red chilli, spicy garlic chutney.
Gatte Ki Khichdi
Gatte ki Khichdi or Ram Paulo is a rice dish which was created to combat the scarcity of green leafy vegetables in this desert region.
Gatte ki Khichdi is made with spices, green peas, boiled/fried besan dumplings and aromatic rice. These flavours blend into a mouth-watering, flavourful meal that is traditionally served with a chutney or curd on the side.
Kachoris
Kachoris make an integral part to the Rajasthan cuisine which are available in two famous variations; the Pyaj Kachori (Onion Kachori), filled with a spicy onion filling, and Mawa Kachoris, filled with the sweet scented blend of mawa (condensed sweet milk) and nuts.
Mirchi Bada
This popular spicy snack is prepared by splitting a mirchi (green chilli) and stuffing it with spices, a layer of mashed potato and gram flour. The green chili is first fried with the potato and masala and then deep fried with the gram flour over it.
Ker Sangri
Ker Sangri is a delectable amalgamation of ker, a shrub berry and sangria, a bean of the Khejari tree. Cooked simply with ingredients such as red chillies, carom seeds and spices, this bean and berry vegetable is flavourful, tangy and delightful. It is considered to be one of Rajasthan’s most authentic gourmet preparations and is a must at Marwari wedding celebrations.