Ajmer is the most famous tourist attraction in Rajasthan. It is most popularly known as the Heart of Rajasthan. The people in Rajasthan speak mostly Rajasthani. Ajmer is surrounded by Aravali Hills. It has the most famous Ajmer Sharief Dargah. Ajmer is known for spirituality. Also, Ajmer is said to be one of the oldest cities in Rajasthan. Apart from this, Ajmer has delicious foods and rich flavors. Here are the Top 20 famous foods of Ajmer.
1.Mawa Kachori
After Jodhpur, Mawa Kachori is most famous in Ajmer. Mawa Kachori is Dry Fruits Kachori. The Kachori is usually stuffed with loads of dry fruits and spices. It tastes finger-licking delicious. The Kachori is topped with Sugar syrup. The sugar syrup enhances the taste of the kachori. It is sweet and sour, making it a perfect blend of flavors. Mawa Kachori can be stored for about 20 days.
2.Pyazz Ki Kachori
Pyaaz ki Kachori is said to be the best type of Kachori. Kota from Rajasthan is the most famous place for pyazz ki kachori. After Kota, Ajmer serves the best pyaaz ki kachori. The ingredients used are lots of onions, authentic spices, and maida. The kachoris are very crispy and delicious. They are served hot with some meethi chutney and Pudina chutney. It is a must-try.
3.Ghevar
Ghevar is basically a famous Rajasthani sweet dish. Ghevar is made of ghee, maida and sugar. A batter is made with the maida, ghee and milk. It is deeply fried in ghee until its crispy. It usually is a disc shaped dish with honeycomb like appearance. The most common toppings on ghevar include nuts, rose petals, some authentic spices of Rajasthan, etc. Ghevar is very delicious and is a must-try.
4.Daal Baati Churma
Daal Baati Churma is a traditional and most popular meal of Rajasthan. This dish is lip-smacking. It is loved by everyone. The preparation is simple; a, basic dough is made using rawa. A generous amount of ghee is added in the dough. After the dough is prepared small round balls are made and deeply fried in desi ghee. A yummy spicy daal is made with loads of authentic Rajasthani spices and topped with desi ghee. It is served hot. It the most delicious dish of Rajasthan and definitely one can not miss.
5.Bhuna Kukda
Bhuna Kukda is a special dish of Rajasthan. Bhuna means “fried”. Fresh and tender chicken is marinated with a paste of cardamom, cinnamon and turmeric. It is left over for about 2 hours. After it is neatly marinated, and sauté the mixture with some more spices and is added with yogurt. It is cooked under pressure cooker. It is garnished with coriander and served hot.
6.Mirchi Vada
Rajasthani Mirchi Vada is famous all over India. It is the most loved snack. It is crispy and spicy. The preparation is simple. Few chilies are slit from the center. A mixture of potatoes is made as per taste for the stuffing. The green chilies are stuffed with the potato mixture. A medium thick batter of gram flour is made and the stuffed green chilies are dipped in it. It is deeply fried in oil and served hot. Imli chutney and pudina chutney are served along. It enhances the taste of Mirchi Vada.
7.Besan Ki Chakki
Besan Chakki is also known as Besan Barfi. It is a mouth-watering traditional dish of Rajasthan. It is a must have dish and is prepared during every special occasions. It is an authentic dish prepared with fundamental ingredients which includes besan, ghee and sugar. Besan is nicely roasted in desi ghee. After the besan is ready, sugar syrup is added. It is immediately transferred to another tray and is spread evenly. It is garnished with loads of almonds, cashew nuts, pistachios, rose petals, etc. It is cut into small cubes (diamond shape) after the mixture is well settled. This besan barfi has a shelf life of 2-4 weeks.
8.Gur Papdi
Gur Papdi has various synonyms, such as Sukhdi or Gol Papdi. It is a traditional dish of Gujarat but is quite famous in Rajasthan too. The ingredients are fundamental and it includes wheat flour, jaggery and desi ghee. Wheat flour is added to desi ghee and roasted well. A thick paste is prepared. Grated jaggery is added to the mixture after it is cooled down. The whole mixture is put on a tray and dry fruits are generously added. After the mixture is settled down to room temperature, small diamond shaped cubes are made. It tastes delicious and is a must-try.
9.Bajre Ka Halwa
Bajre Ka Halwa is the healthiest sweet dish. It is lip smacking delicious. It is definitely a must-try sweet dish as it has a lot of nutritional values. Basic ingredients are used, which includes Ghee, Bajra and sugar. Bajra flour is roasted in desi ghee until a thick paste is formed. Sugar syrup is mixed in it and cooked until there is consistency. Dry fruits and some rose petals are garnished. It is served hot.
10.Khoba Roti
Khoba Roti is the most authentic and traditional dish of Rajasthan. It is very delicious, and one must try it when in Rajasthan. Khoba Roti is a flatbread. It goes well with all types of Indian curries, chutneys and pickles. The technique of preparing Khoba roti makes it a unique dish. It is heated only on a sigri and not on any other thing. This bread is thick and very delicious. The aroma of desi ghee topped on the khoba roti makes it so tasty. It is served hot.
11.Dal Paratha
Dal Paratha is the most delicious and nutritious paratha. It is delicious and healthy. It is prepared using chana dal. Chana Dal is boiled and ground. Add the required spices as per taste. Wheat flour is kneaded, and the mixture of chana dal is added to it. A thin flatbread is made and heated well. Desi ghee is topped on the parathas and served hot. It is often served with sauce, raita or pickle.
12.Gatte Ki Sabzi
Gatte Ki Sabzi is most popular curry in Rajasthan. It is very tasty and is often enjoyed by all age groups. It is basically a traditional dish of Rajasthan. The recipe is very simple, besan dumplings are boiled and mixed in a curd-based curry and boiled until cooked well. It has vast history and is evolved. It is served hot. It is paired up with khoba roti, chapati, paratha, etc. It tastes most delicious and is a must-try.
13.Mohan Maas
Mohan Mass is one the tastiest and most delicious dish of Rajasthan. It has very creamy texture and irresistible aroma. It is a meat curry containing all the authentic spices of Rajasthan. The preparation requires some time, but it is worth it. The recipe is as follows, a fine paste of onions, almonds and cashew nuts must be made. Fresh and tender meat is pre-boiled and added to the authentic spices of Rajasthan. After it is mixed thoroughly and roasted correctly, add the cashew paste and yogurt in it and boil it well. It is garnished with fresh cream and coriander. It is served hot with some steamed rice.
14.Ker Sangri
Ker sangri is a unique combination of berries and dried beans. The recipe is quite simple and it is very delicious. It is made in all Rajasthani households and enjoyed by everyone. Berries and beans are washed and soaked. They are cooked in a curd-based spicy curry masala. It is served hot. It tastes best with steamed rice, roti, naan, etc. It is worth a try.
15.Kalakand
Kalakand is the most loved sweet dish all over India. Kalakand is most famous in Rajasthan. Kalakand has very simple and often termed as Indian milk cake. It is exceptionally soft and creamy in texture. It is prepared for special occasions and festivals. The recipe is simple and includes crumbled and grated paneer, condensed milk, and dry fruits. Grated paneer is mixed with condensed milk and is heated on a low flame. Cool the mixture and add cardamom powder to it. Spread the whole mixture on a level on a greased plate. Sprinkle some dry fruits over it and place it in refrigerator. After it is cooled down, cut it into small cubes. It tastes delicious.
16.Laal Mass
Laal Maas is the most famous Rajasthani mutton dish. It is also known as Ratto Maans. The recipe is quite simple. This dish is on the spicy side. Fresh and tender mutton is cooked on a slow flame in a mixture of yogurt-based curry. It tastes delicious due to the presence of Kashmiri chilies. This dish is best paired with steamed rice or jeera rice.
17.Makkhan Bada
Makkhan Bada is a traditional festive recipe famous in Rajasthan. It is very delicious and often enjoyed by everyone. This dish is crispy on the outside and soft inside. The recipe is simple and is made using maida dough balls. These balls are deeply fried in ghee and dipped in sugar syrup. These golden-brown balls usually have a flaky texture. They are worth a try.
18.Mangodi Sabzi
Mangodi is basically a deeply fried dumpling and it is unique because it is made up of moong daal. Mangodi is basically a vegetable curry containing moong dal dumplings. The recipe is easy, a simple curry is made with unique spices and local herbs. Moong dal dumplings are added into the curry and cooked on low flame. It is served hot and is best paired with roti or steamed rice.
19.Jaisalmer Channe
Jaisalmer Channe is a very famous and traditional dish from Rajasthan. Jaisalmer Channe is a yogurt based black chickpea curry. It is very delicious and yummy. This curry is very easy to make. It is considered very healthy as it is rich in proteins and fibers. The curry has a base of yogurt. Unique spices and local herbs are added to the yogurt curry and boiled channe are mixed in it and cooked. It is served hot and is best paired with roti or steamed rice.
20.Mirchi Ki Tipore
Mirchi Ki Tipore is a chilly pickle. It is very famous Rajasthani delicacy and is enjoyed by everyone. It is spicy and very delicious. This chilly pickle has a very unique taste is always a part of all the Rajasthani Thalis. This recipe is very easy and does not require any effort. Green chilies are cooked with the unique Rajasthani spices and are served. It tastes delicious and is worth a try.
