11 Options For Traditional Food Of Rajasthan: Royal Food For A Royal Wedding
When it comes to weddings, the traditional food of Rajasthan is one of the best-suited cuisines. From its great flavours to unmatched variety, here are a few dishes you should have on your wedding menu!
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A royal wedding deserves a royal feast - the traditional food of Rajasthan boasts of a variety of majestic delicacies. Depending on your tastebuds and the kind of food you have in mind for your wedding, we've handpicked some of the most versatile and finger licking delicious dishes from the Rajasthani cuisine.
Once you follow this menu, get ready to watch your guests enjoy the authentic food thoroughly! From starters to desserts, here is a list of traditional and royally delicious Rajasthani dishes.
1. Mirchi Vada
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The traditional food of Rajasthan is all about spice and chillies! Which is why, Mirchi Vada, is an all-time favourite starter when it comes to weddings. The vada is stuffed with a fiery mix of chillies and potato and then deep fried. Mouthwatering right? We recommend serving this with some Lehsun ki Chutney for a spicy start!
2. Rajasthani Mogar
Who doesn't love a light yet tasty appetiser? The traditional food of Rajasthan is galore of unique and delicious starters - the Rajasthani Mogar is made out of Moong Dal and served with Aamras or mango powder. This is a perfect snack for weddings since this is easy to digest and is loved by the young and the old folk alike! If you’re having a summer wedding, then the Mogar is a light and delicious dish to have on your menu!
3. Daal Bati Churma
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Weddings are all about grand food and Daal Baati Churma is a perfect example of that. Made with loads of Ghee, the sweet and savoury flavours of this traditional food of Rajasthan make for a wonderfully balanced dish in terms of flavours and texture! The texture of the dry Dal is a lovely addition to it.
4. Bajre Ki Roti
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These Rotis are thickly rolled and usually cooked over charcoal. The traditional food of Rajasthan, this is prepared with black millet flour. Put some fresh white butter over it and you'll have the perfect bread to have your Sabzis with! If you’re preparing this for the wedding, then make sure you also have Gatte Ki Sabzi to go with it. They balance each other out quite well.
5. Matar Kachori
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The traditional food of Rajasthan is all about textures, and the Matar Kachori is the flakiest, crispiest deep-fried pastry, you'll ever come across. Going with its name, it's stuffed generously with a spicy pea filling. This one goes best with Dhaniya chutney or Gatte Ki Sabzi! We assure you, your guests won’t be able to stop at one.
6. Gatte ki Sabzi
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This dish made out of gram dumplings and yoghurt paste is meant for all seasons. Appetising and delightful with a unique taste because of the yoghurt, you can keep this in your menu for summer or winter weddings! When paired with Baajre Ki Roti, there is no match for this dish.
7. Ker Sangri ki Sabzi
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A delectable traditional food of Rajasthan, the Ker Sangri is made with handpicked dried beans and berries, sourced and grown locally in Rajasthan. Most often, it is kept dry and spicy but to add a fresh twist, you can also add a small amount of sweetness. This Sabzi goes best with Baajre ki Roti. Imagine a dish where you can have the best of all worlds - an equal mix of sweet and spice; the Ker Sangri ki Sabzi is all of that and more!
8. Papad ki Sabzi
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Papad is a delicious dish in itself but what about it when it's put in a rich and tastebud-tingling yoghurt curry? Papad Ki Sabzi, although a typical traditional food of Rajasthan, is refreshing to taste, every single time! This is our personal favourite from this list.
9. Ghevar
Prepared with milk, flour, ghee and loads of love, Ghevar is a popular Rajasthani dessert. This is a great addition to your wedding menu and will be appreciated by everyone with a sweet tooth!
This is hard to resist, so make sure you have tons and tons of them prepared for your guests!
10. Balushahi
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Crispy from the outside and sweet from the inside, Balushahi, the round-shaped syrupy sweets, is a quintessential sweet dish from the Rajasthani traditional food. It also has some tangy flavour to it, making it a must-have at every wedding!
11. Moong Dal Halwa
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This dessert is fit for the Gods (and your wedding) - made with a royal combination of Moong Dal, Ghee, cardamom and milk, the Moong Dal Halwa is rich, delectable and crave-worthy! Who thought Moong Dal could taste so good even when put into a sweet dish?
Food is one of the most important elements of every wedding. If there’s one thing that guests remember the most, it is the variety and the quality of food, they have at weddings. If you’re going ahead with the traditional food of Rajasthan, then we can guarantee the fact that no guest will leave your wedding disappointed! So talk to your wedding planner and catering service in advance on how to best incorporate it.
Have any other Rajasthani dish that’s a must-have on the menu? Share with us in the comments below!
Written by Rohini Roy
