By Niveditha Kalyanaraman
October 21st, 2023
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The Rajwadi land of Rajputs is a paradise for foodies out there. Rajasthani cuisine is among those rare cuisines boasting of a never-ending platter with a plethora of dishes; ranging from tangy drinks to spicy starters, mouth-watering sabzis and crunchy bread along with added delights of chutneys, achars, papad and chhach. Not to forget the delicate desserts and rich crunchy delights that melt in your mouth instantly! Here are 10 must-have dishes in Rajasthan.
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Dal bati churma is synonymous with Rajasthan; known for its crunchy batis, dipped in ghee along with spicy daal and sweet churma.
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Mohanthal is unique to Rajasthan and is a sweet dish prepared from Besan and dry fruits. The aroma and taste of ghee enhance the aura of this sweet dish.
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Laal maas owes its colour to the hot red chillies. The meat is cooked in hot gravy of tomatoes, chillies and sizzling spices.
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Mawa kachoris from Jodhpur are a must try dish in Rajasthan. These kachoris are stuffed with mawa along with crispy dry fruits and served hot.
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An ancient sweet dish, Alwar's Kalakand stands apart as a heavenly delicacy.
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Shahi Gatte or Masala gatte are Gattes covered with spicy gravy. Gatte pulao are a festive preparation, where vegetables are replaced by gattes, served with Mangodi ki Daal or Kadhi.
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Jaljeera is a tangy drink, unique to the Rajasthani food platter. The mouth-watering chatpata Jaljeera is all you will need to refresh your hunger!
The dish is extremely helpful in severe cold and for people with weak appetite. Prepared from bajra, ghee and warm ginger juice, jaggery, this dish is equally rich in iron and magnesium.
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This crunchy delight is a heaven for people with a sweet tooth. Available in various forms and shapes, Ghevar can aptly be called one of the crown dishes of Rajasthani food.
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Kalmi Vada is an authentic Rajasthani munchie, perfect for evening cravings. This crunchy, full filling, healthy snack is a melange of coarsely blended batter of chana dal (split chickpeas), elevated with some green chillies, onion, and common spices.
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