Rajasthani Food | 12 Authentic Veg Rajasthani Recipes

Rajasthani Cuisine is quite different from other Indian cuisines. Rajasthani dishes are usually very spicy and will tingle your taste buds. Many food items can last for several days even in extreme heat. The states background as a royal state, lack of green vegetables and availability of ingredients in arid region has had a distinct impact on the food preparation.

Rajasthan is known as the land of Maharajas. Its royal heritage has left a marked influence in creation of some of the most delectable dishes. The state is also covered with vast stretches of desert and has to bear with perennial shortage of water.

It is in this background that Rajasthani cuisine has evolved using some very innovative ideas and available ingredients resulting in delicacies that are unique to the region.

Shortage of traditional vegetables, has given rise to wide range of Rajasthani dishes, both sweets and curries based on the Besan (Chickpea Flour), Pulses as well as coarse grains like Maize and Bajra (Pearl Millet). Other ingredients like Red Chillies, Dry fruits, Spices, Yogurt, Milk and locally available vegetation are also commonly used in cooking.

Some prime examples of Rajasthani food include unique dishes like Dal Baati, Choorma, Ker Sangri, Gatte ki Sabji, Mangodi, Rajasthani Kadi, Besan ke Ladoo, Dal Pakode, Dal Kachori, Pyaaz Kachori, Mawa Kachori, Khasta Puri, Lahsun ki Chatni, Ras Malai, Ghevar, Moong Dal Halwa etc. to name a few.

Here we have tried to bring together some delectable authentic Rajasthani Recipes. We will keep adding more of them as we cover the delicious, fascinating and myriad range of Indian Cuisine.

A Collection of Rajasthani Recipes

Gatte Ki Sabzi Recipe | Rajasthani Besan ke Gatte

Rajasthani Gatte Ki Sabzi is a delicious curry prepared from cooked and spiced gram flour dumplings called Gatte dunked into spicy curd gravy

Churma Recipe

A sweet Rajasthani delicacy made from ground deep fried wheat flour dumplings mixed with sugar. Churma is popularly enjoyed with Dal & Baati.

Achari Arbi Recipe | Spicy Taro Root Curry

Achari Arbi is an Indian curry made by cooking Taro Root (Arbi) in a special gravy. The gravy is prepared using the same spices which are used for making Indian Pickles.

Jodhpuri Kabuli Recipe | Rajasthani Veg Biryani

Jodhpuri Kabuli is an exotic dish made with layers of rice & spiced vegetable gravy cooked in yogurt topped with croutons & dry fruits.

Makki Ka Dhokla Recipe | Steamed Savory Corn Cake

Makki Ka Dhokla is a popular Rajasthani snack. It is a healthy and savory steamed cake made with maize flour and crushed peas.

Ker Sangri Achaar Recipe | Ker Sangri Pickle

Ker Sangri Achar is a Rajasthani delicacy made of pickled Ker (Berries) and Sangri (Beans). It is quite spicy and tangy and is great to add flavor to any meal.

Urad Dal Kachori Recipe | Khasta Kachori

Urad Dal Kachori is a crunchy delicious snacks filled with a spicy Urad Dal stuffing. It is deep fried till it crispy & flaky.

Churma Ladoo Recipe | Churma Laddu

Churma Ladoo is a famous rajasthani sweet made by rolling churma made from whole wheat flour into balls. These are often served along with Dal & Bati.

Kalakand Recipe (Quick Indian Milkcake)

Kalakand is a creamy and moist Indian Sweet made of condensed milk and Paneer.

Besan Mirch Recipe | Rajasthani Besan Ki Mirchi Recipe

Besan Mirch is a spicy and appetizing Rajasthani speciality made by sautéing green chillies with spiced gram flour.

Mooli Ki Churi Recipe | Grated Radish & Tomato Salad

Mooli ki Churi is a quick variety of salad based on grated Mooli(Radish) that goes very well with Indian Food.