Rajasthani cuisine

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Rajasthani cooking was influenced by both the war-like lifestyles of its inhabitants and the availability of ingredients in this arid region. Food that could last for several days and could be eaten without heating was preferred. Scarcity of water and fresh green vegetables have all had their effect on the cooking. It is also known for its snacks like Bikaneri Bhujia, Mirchi Bada and Pyaaj Kachori. Other famous dishes include Bajre ki roti (millet bread) and Lashun ki chutney (hot garlic paste), Mawa Kachori from jodhpur, Alwar ka mawa, Malpauas from pushkar and Rassgollas from Bikaner. Originating for the Marwar region of the state is the concept Marwari Bhojnalaya, or vegetarian restaurants, today found in many part of India, which offer vegetarian food of the Marwari people.

Rajasthani thali.

Sweet dishes

Sweet dishes are never referred to as 'dessert' in Rajasthan, because unlike desserts which are had after the meal, Rajasthani sweets are had before, during and after the meal.

• Churma
• Gujia
• Seero (Hindi: Halwa)
• Imarti
• Ghevar
• Feeni
• Besan Chakki
• Balusahi
• DilKhushaal
• Jhajariya
• Palang Torh
• Makkhan-bada
• Milk-Cake (Alwar ka Mawa)
• Kadka

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Typical Rajasthani dishes

• Daal-Baati
• Tarfini
• Raabdi
• Bail-Gatte
• Panchkoota
• Chaavadi
• Laapsi
• Boondi
• Sukhdi

Typical Rajasthani curries

• Kicha ki sabji
• Moranga ki sabji
• Guwar fali ki saag
• Beans ki sabji
• Gajar ki sabji
• Karela ki sabji
• Raabdi
• Badi
• Ker-saangri ki sabji
• Kadhi
• Makki ki raab
• Makki ki saag
• Kikoda ki sabji
• Papad ki sabji
• Matar ki sabji
• Aloo matar ki sabji
• Besan Gatte ki sabji
• Govind Gatte or Shahi Gatte
• Pyaaz Paneer
• Sev Tamatar
• Makki ki ghaat
• Dal Chawal Kutt
• Lauki key Koftey
• dahi mein aloo
• rabori ki sabji
• ker sangari ki sabji
• Jaipuri
• Masala Gatta

Typical Rajasthani meat dishes

• Mohan maans (meat cooked in milk)
• Laal maans (meat in red chillies curry)
• Safed maans (meat cooked in curd)
• Saanth ro achaar (pickled wild boar meat)
• Khad khargosh (wild hare cooked and roasted underground)
• Bajri ki raab

External links

• Rajasthani Cuisine Information
• Rajasthani Cuisine
• Rajasthani Cuisine Recipes