5 Popular Dishes Of Jaipur You Must Try

by Ankita Sehgal Freelance Blogger, Lives in New Delhi

The Rajputana the city is known for its majestic and mammoth forts, palaces, and other architectural structures such as the Jantar Mantar. Throughout the year, people flock to the north-western parts of India to explore the vast history. Besides manifesting the unprecedented royalty that the Rajputana Empire once possessed, the city is home to some of the tastiest and most unique dishes in the country. If you are not aware of these dishes, here are 5 dishes you must try:-

Golgappas

Who has not heard of Golgappas? And, if you are in Jaipur, you ought to try this sweet and tangy dish. Golgappas is a spicy snack and widely known across the country. However, it tastes different in every city owing to the different spices found and its traditions. So, if you ever visit Jaipur, make sure to try the delicious Golgappas.

Dal Baati Churma

One of the authentic dishes of Rajasthan, Dal Baati Churma has to be on your list of the Rajasthani foods you must try. It is indispensable to complete your local cuisine without it. Panchkuti Dal is stuffed and baked over a charcoal fire. Along with it, Churma, a sweet companion, made of jaggery and a spoonful of ghee is served. There are many multi-cuisine restaurants in Jaipur where you can try this mouth-watering dish.

Laal Maas

If you love non-vegetarian food and are visiting Rajasthan, the Laal Maas will be an absolute delight. It is widely popular in Jaipur and available in almost every Jaipur hotel and restaurant. The name ‘Laal’ is owing to the reddish colour of the dish. Prepared in a mixture of chosen spices and ingredients, the Laal Maas is a spicy mutton dish served with roti or rice.

Ghevar

Ghevar is a common dish prepared in every celebration and occasion in the Pink City. It is an incredible treat to your taste buds. Flour, ghee and milk are moulded together and a crispy and porous dessert is made from it. This sweet dish is widely available in many shops, so, you should definitely consider giving this traditional Rajasthani sweet a shot.

Gatte ki Sabzi

Dumplings made from flour and cooked in a thick spice-laden yoghurt based gravy is called Gate. Mostly it is used as a side dish with the Rajasthani Thali. Apart from that, Gatte ki Sabzi is widely consumed with hot puris or rotis. If you want to try this dish, there are various local and multi-cuisine restaurants in Jaipur where it is easily available.