The ancient princely state of Rajasthan gave rise to a royal cuisine. The Rajas who went on hunting expeditions ate the meat or the fowl that they brought back. Even today, Rajasthani princely feasts flaunt meat cuisines that are incomparable. In contrast are the vegetarian Rajasthanis. Their food cooked in pure ghee is famous for it’s mouth- watering aroma. Rajasthan’s tastiest curries are based on the use of pulses or gram flour. Dry fruits, spices and yogurt are used in many delicacies. Rajasthan can also boast of a vast array of savouries and sun-dried snacks. Be it dal baati and churma or missi roti , one always ends up licking his fingers. Your tummy will scream “No more !” But you won’t stop !!!
Here is an the recipe for dal bati churma. Dal bati is a speciality dish from Rajasthan. Perfect when there is nip in the air. It is quite an elaborate fair but the end product is mind blowing. The hot piping dal served on crushed … Read more
Ingredients:1 cup rice1 cup2 tblsp ghee1/2 cup green gram divide (moong dal)1/2 cup french beans chopped1 tsp cumin seeds1 cup cauliflower florets1/2 cup carrots choppeda pinch asafoetida1 cup peas4 cup water1/2 tsp turmeric powder How to make vegetable khichdi : Wash rice and dal together. … Read more
Here is a very simple Rajasthani bhindi fry recipe. This is also called Rajasthani bhindi ki sabji sukhiwali. This dish is very crispy and tasty because of addition of besan. Besan renders a fantastic taste. It makes the bhindi sabji crispy. Rajasthani bhindi fry is … Read more
Ingredients:1/2 cup plain boondi1/2 red chilli powder2 -3 red chillies whole1 tsp coriander powder1 tblsp bengal gram flour (besan)1 tsp garam masala powder3 tblsp oil2 big size papads1/4 tsp turmeric powdera pinch asafietuda1/4 tsp cumin seeds1 cup yogurt (sour) How to make papad ka shaak … Read more
Ingredients:4 moongdal papads4 1 medium onion finely choppedsalt to taste 1/2 cup cottage cheese grated (paneer)2 green chillies2 tblsp coriander leaves finely chopped1 capsicum finely choppedoil (if frying) to deep fry 1 tsp chaat masalafor stuffing How to make paneer bhare papad : Halve the papads. Prepare the … Read more
Ingredients:2 – 3 pinch asafoetida1 tsp red chilli powder2 cup fenugreek leaves (methi) chopped1 tsp coriander powder3 cup bengal gram flour (besan)salt to taste 3 1/2 tblsp mustard oilTempering 3 1/2 tblsp Mustard Oil1 tsp Mustard Seeds1 Red Chilli crushed1 tsp Coriander Powder1 tsp Dry Mango Powder … Read more
Ingredients:200 gms Besan 1 tsp Dhaniya powder 2 tbsp Ghee 250 gms Curd 1 tsp Salt 2 tsp Oil 1 tsp Red chilly powder 1 pinch Haldi How to make rajasthani gatta curry : Mix besan while adding 1/2 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp red chilly powder, 1/2 tsp. dhaniya powder and ghee. … Read more
Ingredients:100 gms Sangar 1 Bay Leaf 4 tbsp Mustard oil 5 – 6 Red chilly (dry and sabut) 1 tsp Mustard (grounded) 1/2 cup Curd 1 pinch Hing5 tsp Amchur (dry and sabut)1/2 tsp Jeera Water for soaking 1 cup Water 1/2 tsp Red chilly powder 1/2 tsp Haldi 1 tsp Garam masala 1 tsp Amchur 1/2 … Read more
Ingredients:2-3 medium sized papads 1 tbsp curds 1/2 tsp chilli powder 1-2 pinches turmeric 1-2 pinches asafoetida 1/4 tsp cumin 1/4 mustard seeds 1 tbsp ghee 1 tsp chopped coriander Salt To Taste 1 cup water How to make Rajasthani Papad ki subzi/subji: Break the papads into 1 inch squares. Heat ghee in a saucepan, … Read more
Ingredients:100 gms Mung Dal 1 1/2 tsp Salt 200 gms Curd 1 tsp Red chilly powder 2 Red chilly (sabut and dry) 1 tsp Dhaniya 3 – 4 Curry Leaves 1 pinch Haldi 1 pinch Soda 2 cup Oil for frying pakories 1/2 tsp Mustard seeds (motti) 2 tbsp Oil (for tadka) Preparation: Soak the dal … Read more
Ingredients:100 gms Moong Dal 200 gms Ghee 100 gms Sugar 1/2 glass Water 10 pieces Badam 5 pieces Pista 4-5 Currants How to make Moong Dal Halwa: Soak moong dal for two hours and then grind it and keep aside. Heat ghee in a pan and put the moong dal in … Read more
Ingredients:1 tblsp vegetable fat (ghee)1/2 tsp coriander seedsoil for deep frying a pinch baking powder2 cup coriander leaves chopped1 tsp red chilli powder.1 tsp turmeric powder1 tsp turmeric powder2 cup bengal gram flour (besan)4 curry leavessalt to taste1 tsp red chilli powder1/4 tsp cumin seeds2 cup … Read more
Ingredients:1/2 tsp cumin powder2 tblsp coriander leaves choppedoil for deep frying 6 tblsp bengal gram flour besansalt to taste 2 tsp ginger chopped2 tsp garlic chopped2 green chilli chopped1 cup milk1 3/4 tsp dry mango powder amchur1 onion chopped100 gms cottage cheese (paneer)200 gm corn fresh (makki) … Read more
Ingredients:1 small onions sliced1 tsp cumin seedsghee to fry 1 tsp turmeric powder1/4 cup coriander leaves2 tsp red chilli powdersalt to taste 1/2 kg fish fillets1 tblsp coriander seeds2 tsp kachri paste5 – 6 garlic flakes How to make machchi ke sooley : Clean, wash the fish … Read more
Ingredients:salt to taste 1 tsp carrom seeds (ajwain)oil to deep fry 3 cup refined flour (maida)3 tblsp oil How to make khasta puri : Mix everything refined flour, carrom seeds, salt and 3 tblsp of oil. Mix in enough warm water to make a firm dough. Keep … Read more
Ingredients:1 tblsp cashewnuts1 tblsp raisinssaffron few strands 1 cup basmati rice1/2 tsp green cardamom powder1 tblsp pure ghee1/2 cup sugar25 gms sugar crystals How to make kesari bhaat : Soak rice for half an hour. Heat up ghee in a pan, fry raisins and cashewnuts, remove … Read more
Ingredients:150 gms Wheat flour 1 tsp Red chilly powder 250 gms Besan 1 tsp Dhaniya Powder 3 tbsp Ghee 1/2 tsp Jeera 1/2 tsp Kaala Jeera 1 tsp Salt 1/2 tsp Ajwain Preparation: Mix the wheat flour and besan together. Add oil, salt, red chilly powder, dhaniya, jeera, kala jeera and ajwain. Mix … Read more
Ingredients:2 lbs. Mutton Leg 2 lbs. Onions (chopped) 14 oz. Tomato (chopped/paste) 2 oz. Ginger Paste 2 oz. Garlic Paste 7 oz. Curd 2 tsp Red Chili Powder 1/3 tsp Turmeric 2 tsp Coriander 5 Cloves .05 oz. Bay Leaves4 Cardamom Black 10 to 15 Black Peppers (crushed) 7 oz. Cooking Oil Salt To Taste How to make … Read more
Ingredients:2 heads of garlic, peeled and cloved6-8 tbsp red chili powder 1/4 tsp fennel seeds, toasted and ground 1 Juice Lemon Salt To Taste Preparation: Grind all the ingredients in a blender using very little water. Chill before serving. Keep in an airtight container, keeps for a couple … Read more
Ingredients:6 large pieces Boneless Chicken 1 cup Onion paste 1 tsp Ginger paste 1 1/2 tsp Garlic paste 1/2 tsp Kesar (Saffron)dissolved in a little milk 1 tsp Dhania powder 4 tsp Cashewnut paste 1 cup Curd 2 Bay leaves 1/2 tbsp whole Cloves and green Cardamoms 1/2 cup Oil 3/4 cup Cream 1 tsp White pepper Chilli … Read more
Here is Jaipuri mewa pulao recipe. This Rajasthani dry fruit pulao recipe is super easy to make for festivals and special occasions that need a celebration. It is a very good recipe for leftover rice too. Ideal for evening snacks or post dinner sweet craving. … Read more
Ingredients:4 -5 Boiled Potatoes (Big) 2 Onion (finely chopped) 2 Green Chilies (chopped) Few Coriander Leaves (chopped) 1 tsp Mustard Oil 1/2 tsp Salt 1/2 tsp Red Chilly Powder 1/2 tsp Jeera (roasted and powdered) How to make Rajasthani Aloo Bharta: Peel the potatoes and mash them coarsely. Add all the other … Read more
Ingredients:1/4 cup cashewnuts (halved)1/2 cup sesame seeds (til)200 gms sugar2 tblsp pure ghee How to make jaipur ki gajak : Grease a tray with a little ghee. Roast sesame seeds over a low heat up until lightly brown. Roast cashew nuts also until lightly brown. … Read more
Ingredients:For Rice 2 cup Basmati Rice6 tblsp Ghee1 tsp Cumin Seeds3 Green Cardamoms2 Black Cardamoms2 inch Cinnamon2 Bay Leaves5 – 6 Cloves1/2 tsp Asafoetida1 tsp Red Chilli Powder2 tsp Garam Masala Powder2 tsp Coriander Powder1/2 tsp Turmeric Powder3 tsp Ginger Paste1 cup PeasSalt to taste For … Read more
Jaisalmeri kala chana is a hidden gem from Rajasthani cuisine Because of unavailability of vegetables through out the year, Rajasthani food uses gramflour (besan), dahi, buttermilk, and dry masalas like dry ginger, kachhri a lot. Jaisalmeri kala chana recipe is like Rajasthani besan kadhi with … Read more
Ingredients:4 – 5 cloves1 tsp cumin seeds12 garlic cloves20 red chillies whole4 green cardamoms2 inch cinnamon1 kg chicken2 tblsp mustard oil1/2 cup coriander leaves chopped1 tsp turmeric powder1/2 cup yogurt How to make bhuna kukda : Clean and wash the chicken, cut into big size … Read more
Ingredients:200 gms mangodi2- 3 red chillies whole2 tblsp bengal gram flour (besan)1/2 tsp cumin seeds1/2 cup yogurt1 tblsp oil200 gms potatoes200 gms.1 tblsp red chilli powder1 tblsp ginger pastesalt to taste 2 tblsp coriander powder1 tsp garam masala powder1 tblsp coriander seeds2 tblsp tomato puree100 gms … Read more
Ingredients:3 cups Plain Flour1 cup Ghee3-4 icecubes4 cups water1/2 cup Milk1/4 tsp Yellow Colour1 kg Ghee How to make rajasthani ghever : Prepare sugar syrup of 1 thread consistency and keep aside. In a large bowl put ghee. Add milk, flour and 1 cup water. … Read more
Ingredients:200 gms Wheat flour 400 gms Ghee 100 gms Khoya / Mawa 200 gms Sugar (grounded) 50 gms Soaked almond (finely chopped) 4 Cardamom (small) 1 inch Dalchini Preparation: Melt 150 gms. of ghee and mix it in wheat flour. Make a stiff dough using very little water. Heat the rest … Read more
Here is a very unique Bikaneri chana dal paratha recipe. These parathas are made with boiled chana dal that has been seasoned with masalas. They are great lunch box or tiffin recipes. Serve them hot with mango pickle or green chutney and butter. They are … Read more
Dahi ke gatte ki sabji is a very famous dish from the land of Rajasthan. Besan gatta curry is gramflour dumplings in curd curry. It is an integral part of the rajasthani thali. Learn how to make Rajasthani dahi ke gatte. Serves : 4Cooking time … Read more
