Apart from all the colours and sides of Rajasthan that it has to offer to the world, its side of authentic Rajasthani food is totally different. Rajasthan is famous for some of the most drool worthy Indian dishes around the world and there is no lie in this fact. This land of the Rajputs has given us enough and their food is one of the biggest boons for us to enjoy till date. The Rajputs have a lot of unique dishes in their name that were born out of lack of water and proper vegetation in the state. The aim was to make food that would last for days without getting perished. That’s how arose lots and lots of Rajasthani delicacies, we as humans should be thankful for. Some of the most popular and famous foods in Rajasthan are as follows:

 Raab: Raab is basically like a soup dish that is made of bajra and buttermilk. The mixture of this broth is heated and fermented and then put in earthen pot to make a thick sauce. It is then cooked on low flame to make the soup. It is an authentic Rajasthani flavoured soup. It is one of the best starter dishes served with any Rajasthani thali.

Ghevar: Ghevar is the most popular dessert of Rajasthan. It is in fact their signature sweet dish. It is a crunchy sweet dish made of flour soaked in ghee, milk, and almonds. There are various varieties and flavours of ghevar and it satiates the taste buds like nothing else. Ghevar is one of the auspicious dishes also because they are always a part of the important and merry occasions.

Daal Baati Churma: The most classic dish of the Rajasthanis is daal baati churma. It is their signature dish that defines them. Churma is basically a mixture of ground wheat fried in ghee and sugar/jaggery. It is like halwa. Baati is a round flaky baked bread made from wheat flour, besan, rawa, ghee, salt, and milk. It is hard like a bread and is supposed to be eaten with spicy dal and churma is a desert served along with these two.

Gatte Ki Subzi: Another miraculous Rajasthani dish is Gatte ki Subzi that doesn’t need any veggie to get prepared. Gram flour dumplings or besan ke pakore are prepared and dipped in the curry. That is the final subzi. The curry is of tangy taste made of tomatoes, buttermilk, and spices. Rice and roti are served with gatte ki subzi. It is one of the most common curries made in Rajasthani households.

 Mawa Kachori: The snacks of Rajasthan have a special place in the hearts of the foodies. Mawa Kachori is one of the best ‘kachoris’ to try when in Rajasthan. Kachori is something that has a lot of stuffing inside which is then fried. Mawa Kachori has filling of ‘mawa’. It is best served with sweet tamarind sauce. The ‘chashni’ or the stuffing of the kachoris has ‘khoya’ and dry fruits soaked in sugar syrup.

 Ker Sangri: Enjoying Bajre ki roti in its best vibe is to have it with her sangri. It is a typical dish of the state that Rajasthanis really boast about. The dish is prepared with ker or the desert beans with different herbs and spices. It is a great dish for health having multiple nutritional benefits and tastes even better when served with extra drops of ghee in it.

 Mohanthal: Another drool worthy traditional dessert of the state is Mohantal. These are normal sweets made of besan, ghee, saffron, milk, and dry fruits. They are mostly served during the festivals and important occasions. These fudge mithais are never enough to be eaten in one go.

 Panchkuta: The most quintessential curry of Rajasthan is Panchkuta made of 5 ingredients like ker, kumat, sangri, gunda, and dry red chillies. They taste incredibly amazing with rotis and puris. It was a dish taken by the camel riders and other workers mostly because it has a long life and doesn’t get easily perished.

 Bajre ki Roti with Lasun Chutney: Bajra ki roti or bread is the most famous type of roti served in Rajasthan. Bajra is basically black millet flour and bajra rotis are prepared over the smoke of cow dung cakes to give that authentic flavour to it. It is best served with the lahsun or garlic ki chutney which is a side accompaniment. Lime juice, jaggery, chillies, are also served as side partners.

 Gujia: Gujia is like a sweet snack of the state having its own authentic taste. It is a stuffed sweet dish that has mawa, dry fruits, khoya, nuts, coconuts, etc in the stuffing. The outer part of the stuffing is done with maida or Suzi and it is fried. They look like dumplings and taste super amazing. It is mostly prepared during the Holi or the teen festival. But, it is available throughout.

These delicacies of Rajasthan have become so popular with time that they are no longer only restricted to be served in the state. All thanks to the travel, hospitality, and the tourism industry that these amazing looking and heavenly tasting food items are easily accessible all around the country. But, hands down, their authentic taste can only be experienced in Rajasthan. Visiting the state and not trying hands on these awesome lip smacking dishes would be such a waste of time and travel. Rajasthan travel packages by Optima Travels offer opportunity to taste the delicacies of the desert state of India.