Rajasthani cuisine is an endless sequence of distinct dishes which are made from unique ingredients and drenched in ghee. Here are some dishes in a Rajasthani thali you can make at home.
Dal Baati Churma Most Rajasthani thalis include dal, baati, and churma; Baati is a hard, unleavened bread, which is always eaten with dal, while churma is crushed.
Panchmel Dal ‘Panch-mel’ refers to lentils prepared by combining five distinct varieties of lentils. This not only adds a distinct flavour to lentil soup, but also completes its nutritional profile.
Gatte Ki Sabzi Gatte Ki Sabzi is a dish cooked with steamed and gently fried gramme flour dumplings with a tangy tomato-buttermilk-spices sauce.
Laal Maans Laal Maans is a spicy mutton curry marinated in red chillies, garlic paste, sliced onions, and curds that is cooked over low heat.
Ker Sangri Ker Sangri is prepared with a delicious blend of spices, buttermilk, and water. It is typically paired with bajra rotis.
Ghevar Ghevar is a dish made of wheat, milk, and ghee that is then soaked in sugar syrup and garnished with almonds, pistachios, and saffron on top.
Mohan Maas Unlike other conventional mutton curries, Mohan Maas is cooked in a milk or curd stew with dried fruits and spices. It’s slow-cooked to perfection and as rich as it gets.
Rajasthan Kadhi Rajasthani Kadhi is a spicy, sour yoghurt sauce thickened with gramme flour. Besan pakoras are also included for extra flavour.
Bajra roti Bajra roti is an Indian flatbread (also known as roti) prepared from bajra flour, water, and occasionally a pinch of salt.
Papad Ki Sabzi In this famous stew, roasted papads are coarsely broken and mixed into a yoghurt sauce prepared with gramme flour, chilli powder, turmeric, and chopped coriander.