Rajasthan is globally known for its tradition, ethnicity, and culture. The Land of warriors is also known for its rich cuisine which includes both vegetarian and nonvegetarian dishes. Vegetarian food is most preferred as most of the area is inhabited by Marwaris. Some of the well-known dishes are Dal Baati Churma, Laal Maas, Kachori, Ghevar, etc.

Geographically, Rajasthan falls in a dry area. So less water is used in food preparation and is substituted by dairy products like milk, curd etc. This addition of the dairy products adds to the creamy texture of the dishes. Ghee is the mainstay in Rajasthani cuisine. In Nonveg dishes, goat and chicken meat, as well as hare and wild boar meat, is used. Tempting sweet dishes are served with the main meal.

  1. Laal Maas

It is as mutton curry which is red in color. Hot chilies constitute to the fiery red color of the gray and help enhance the spiciness of the dish. This dish is accompanied with rice or rotis. Laal Maas is one of the most favorite Rajasthani dishes.

Laal Maas

Laal Maas

  1. Mohan Maas

It is a royal dish which is composed of meat gravy stuffed with dry fruits and cooked in milk. The gravy is later garnished with spices.

Mohan Maas

Mohan Maas

 

  1. Dal Baati Churma

It is considered that Rajasthani cuisine is incomplete without Dal Baati Churma. The dal is prepared using pulses or lentils. Garlic and spices add to the taste of the dal. Baati is basically a bread made up of wheat flour. They are cooked in traditional ovens. The baati is topped with ghee and served with dal and pickles.

Dal Baati Churma

Dal Baati Churma

 

  1. Gatte ka Pulao

This dish is a combination of steamed rice and gatte. These gattes are made of Besan (Bengal gram flour) and is infused with spices.

Gatte ka Pulao

Gatte ka Pulao

  1. Kalmi Vada

Kalmi Vada consists of crunchy patties of deep fried dal. It has a crispy texture and is a perfect tea time snack. This dish is accompanied with mint chutney.

Kalmi Vada

Kalmi Vada

  1. Pyaaz Kachori

It is a variation of Kachori in which the deep fried Kachoris are stuffed with onion fillings and spices. It is accompanied with mint chutney or tamarind chutney. This snack is available in every namkeen shop in Rajasthan.

Pyaaz Kachori

Pyaaz Kachori

  1. Ker Sangri

It is a vegetable pickle dish. It is made of Ker and Sangri trees combined with berries and cooked in yogurt. This piquant side dish is accompanied with roti.

Ker Sangri

Ker Sangri

  1. Aam ki Launji

Aam ki Launji is a pickle chutney. It is prepared by cooking raw mango pieces with spices and sugar. The sweet and sour pickle is irresistible. It is accompanied with roti or paratha.

Aam ki Launji

Aam ki Launji

  1. Ghevar

Ghevar is a donut shaped sweet fish prepared by mixing flour with sugar syrup. This dish comes in a variety of choices – Mava Ghevar, Malai Ghevar, and plain Ghevar. The sweet is garnished with dry fruits like almond, pistachios, etc.

Ghevar

Ghevar

  1. Dil Kushal

This sweet dish is also known as “Mohanthal”. It is made with besan infused with bits of dry fruits.  This sweet has a nice, chewy texture. Preparation of Dil Kushal involves a lot of practice and expertise.

Dil Kushal

Dil Kushal

  1. Badam ka Halwa

Halwa is a sweet dish which is everyone’s favorite. Badam Halwa is prepared with dry fruits, ghee, and suji.

Badam ka Halwa

Badam ka Halwa

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