A land steeped in regal history, everything in Rajasthan has a royal touch to it. And food is no exception with the richness of ghee and spices, the local cuisine is a heavy and fulfilling treat. The dishes make greater use of milk products and rely a lot on pulses like millet and jowar along with locally grown beans. Varied meat preparations are a must try as well. Rajasthani dishes also stand out for their signature red colour and the generous use of ghee. Here are a few specialties on Holachef from the culinary canvas of Rajasthan.

1) Dal Baati and Churma

Hard and unleavened breads baked to a delight, served dipped in ghee accompanied with an appetizing Rajasthani style lentil preparation and an indulgently rich sweet of crushed wheat and jaggery to create the perfect traditional meal.

2) Gatte Ki Sabzi and Lasooni Dal Fry with Baked Chapatis

A Rajasthani delicacy of gram flour dumplings cooked in a flavoursome curry with traditional spices; coupled with cooked lentils and finished off with a seasoning of spices and garlic; to be relished with baked chapatis.

3) Laal Maas (Mutton) with Parathas

A Rajasthani delicacy made by slow-cooking luscious pieces of mutton in a sauce of curd, whole spices and red chillies; to be relished with parathas.

4) Black Chana Gravy and Veg Jaipuri with Baked Chapatis

A South Indian style preparation of black chickpeas cooked in an onion-tomato masala with coconut; coupled with mixed vegetables cooked in a authentic Jaipuri style gravy; to be relished with baked chapatis.

5) Mangodi Methi with Bajre Ki Roti

Soaked moong dal ground with spices and cooked with fenugreek leaves for a delicious Rajasthani delight; to be relished with healthy bajra rotis.

6) Gosht Banjara with Jeera Rice and Salad

Mutton pieces cooked in meat stock, masala and curd; to be relished with cumin flavoured rice and accompanied by a salad on the side.

7) Pyaaz Ki Kachori with Aloo Ki Subzi

Crispy kachoris stuffed with a filling made from soaked urad dal and onions, flavoured with powdered spices; paired with a simple and delicious preparation of potato chunks cooked with spicy-tangy masalas.

8) Mangori Methi and Rajasthani Kadhi with Bajre Ki Roti

Crushed mangori (sun dried lentil dumplings) cooked with fenugreek leaves and simple spices; coupled with a delicious yogurt based sauce thickened with gram flour and seasoned with spices; to be relished with healthy bajra rotis.

9) Churma Laddu

An indulgent jaggery-based sweet made from crushed wheat and is rich in flavour.

10) Jodhpuri Mirchis with Baked Chapatis

Large green chillies carefully slit, stuffed with a spicy mixture of mashed potatoes seasoned with homemade masalas and grilled for a roasted flavour; to be relished with baked chapatis.

Rajasthani Lehsun Ki Chutney Recipe

Ingredients:

1/2 cup dried red chillies
1/4 tbsp whole coriander seeds
A handful of chopped coriander leaves
10 cloves garlic
1 tomato, roughly chopped
1/4 tsp sugar
2 tbsp red chilli powder
2 tsp lemon juice
Salt to taste
2 tbsp mustard oil

Method:
Soak the red chillies and coriander seeds overnight. If not soaked overnight, you can boil these two together, till the chillies become soft. Drain the excess water and keep it aside.
Grind the soaked/boiled red chillies and coriander seeds, coriander leaves, garlic, chopped tomatoes, sugar, lemon juice and salt into a paste.
Heat mustard oil in a pan. When it turns hot, add in the ground paste, cook for 5-10 minutes till everything is cooked and blends well.

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