Introduction
Rajasthani cuisine is part of the very wide range of renowned Indian cuisine dishes. It also has a wide range of dishes that are very rich in flavor. Their cuisine is highly influenced by their geography, climate, and culture. This cuisine is of the native Rajput people.
1.Dal Bati Churma
This is a traditional Rajasthan dish which is also popular across the Malwa region. The dish is made from wheat rolls, dipped in ghee, some spice, and churma makes them a little sweet. This dish can be served for lunch and sometimes for dinner. The meal is a special part of every Rajasthan household.
2.Laas Maas
Laas Maas is a non-vegetarian dish that has a pop of color brought by the special ingredient, the hot red chilies. It is a mutton curry in a thick gravy of tomatoes, chilies, and a variety of flavorful spices. The dish is very hot and sizzling.
3.Mirchi Bada
This dish is perfect for an afternoon snack with tea on the side, it can also work perfectly for breakfast. It is made from Mirchi bada which has a very unique taste, it is stuffed with chili and potatoes and sometimes with cauliflower. It is sometimes served with tomatoes. The snack is best enjoyed when served while hot.
4.Mohan Thaal
The Mohan Thaal is a royal dessert dish made from gran flour, also known as besan and dry fruits. It is an Indian type of fudge that tastes very sweet. The ghee in the dish only enhances the taste and gives a mouth-watering aroma.
5.Mawa Kachori
This dish was created for people with a sweet tooth! It is a combination of kachoris, mawa, and dried fruit. Mawa kachoris are sometimes referred to as Indian pies dipped in sugar syrup. It is also infused with nuts and cardamom. It is definitely a must-try.
6.Mohan Maas
Mohan Maas is a non-vegetarian delight. It is a meat-based dish stuffed with dry fruit and delicately cooked in milk and cream. The dish is finished off with a dash of cinnamon and cardamom for that extra flavor. The meat is very tender and rich, no wonder why it is recognized as a royal dish.
7.Gatte
This dish is a staple in a lot of Rajasthan households, in fact the platter is not complete if there are no gattes. They are dumplings simmered in spicy gravy. There are different ways of preparing this dish, examples include the gatte ki sabzi which is covered in a yogurt-based curry.
8.Kalakand
The kakaland is a very sweet and soft dish which is very common in Rajasthan. It is a very ancient dish and has remained a part of the people’s culture for a long time. It is made from paneer and sweetened milk that has been made solid. Kalakand is a dessert dish.
9.Pyaaz Ki Kachori
Kachori is a famous breakfast dish in Rajasthan. It is based on kachoris stuffed with fresh onions and spices. The kachoris are then garnished with green chutney and dahi. The dish is also famous in Uttar Pradesh.
10.Moong Ki Daal ka Halwa
This is dish is a very famous winter dish which is also commonly found in royal wedding menus. It is a dessert dish made from split mung beans and garnished with dry fruits. It is also infused with lots of flavor from ingredients such as saffron, and cardamom. Some people refer to it as the love dish.
11.Balushahi
These are like the Rajasthani version of doughnuts, only without the holes and the texture and taste is a little different. They are soft, sweet, and delicious. The dish is very easy to make and can be made by anyone without any hassle. Balushahi is a dessert dish that is best served hot.
12.Malpua
Mulpua is the Indian version of a pancake. It is made from flour, milk, coconut water, khoya, sugar syrup, and dry fruits. They are usually served with nuts or rubdi as a dessert and sometimes as a snack. Malpua is a Rajasthan authentic dish that has become famous in many parts of India.
13.Ghevar
Ghevar is one of the renowned Rajasthan dishes. It can blow away any human being with a sweet tooth. Ghevar comes in different shapes and sizes depending on the preference of the cook, the most common is the disc shape. This dish is a dessert commonly made during a Hindi festival called the Teej festival.
14.Ker Sangri
Ker Sangri is a combination of wildberry and dried beans, it can be served with wheat bread or millet. These two main ingredients are cooked in yogurt and lots of different spices. Although the traditional recipe is still being widely used, over the years variations have been added. It certainly does not appear to be the best meal you could ever have, but wait until you take a bite.
15.Rajasthani Kadhi
There are different kinds of Indian Kadhi, all of them are quite good and rich in flavor. The Rajasthani Kadhi is yogurt-based and thickened with gram flour. It is also infused with chili, cumin, and garlic. Rajasthani kadhi is best served with rice and unlike Punjabi kadhi, this dish also comes with dumplings. This is a very light and delicious dish good for any meal.
Conclusion
Like most Indian cuisine dishes, the Rajasthani kadhi is also primarily based on rich flavor. The dishes always have that extra kick from different herbs and spices.
The cuisine consists of a variety of dishes that are great for all kinds of occasions, from festivals to afternoon tea and some amazing dinner meals. On the list of these dishes, you can also find some quick and easy to make dishes such as the balushahi.