There is no food tour of Rajasthan where the street food is not tasted. In Chetram Holidays, you will be offered the opportunity to sample the most delicious street foods in Jaipur, Jodhpur, and Udaipur, trying the best local cuisine that these cities have to offer. Every dish comes with a story, and the flavours are representative of the abundant culture and history of the state.
Jaipur is the Pink City, and a heaven of food. Its street food is colourful and vibrant as the city. Pani puri, also referred to as golgappa, is one of the most marketable snacks. Spicy water, tamarind chutney, and potatoes are stuffed into these crispy puris, so each bite is a bursting flavour. In Jaipur, you can find pani puri carts in nearly every street corner. It is a refreshing snack and fun, particularly during the warm weather.
Kachori, a pastry fried and filled with a spicy stuffing (typically lentils or onions), is another favourite. Kachori is crunchy on the outside and tender on the inside, and is accompanied with a number of chutneys. It can be used as a snack when one is roaming around the markets. Chetram Holidays will also take you to the most ideal places in Jaipur to have a taste of this street food and serve it at the freshest.
In case you need something sweet, mawa jalebi is something to be tried. It is prepared using mawa (solids of milk) and immersed in sugar syrup, unlike the normal jalebi. It is full, sweet, and delicious and thus a must-have delight in Jaipur.
Jodhpur is also referred to as the Blue City, and the flavour of the sizzling snacks and spices lingers in the streets of the place. Mirchi bada is one of the best street food in Rajasthan. It is a huge green chilli filled with a hot potato stuffing, battered in gram flour, and deep-fried until crispy. Mirchi bada is a hot, sharp snack with tamarind chutney, and should not be missed by any spice lover.
Pav bhaji, a tasty and spicy curry of vegetables, is also a favourite delicacy that is eaten with soft bread rolls. The prepared dish is full of flavours and consumed as a snack or light meal. Pav bhaji stands can be found in any part of Jodhpur, more so around the major markets.
To finish, have ghevar in Jodhpur. It is a Rajasthani dessert made of flour, ghee, and sugar syrup, in the form of a disc, and it is usually served during festivals. It is crispy, sweet, and ideal when one has a sweet tooth.
Udaipur is a city of gorgeous lakes and palaces, but its street food is not inferior to these marvels. Samosa is one of the snacks that one must try in Udaipur. Spiced potatoes and peas are placed inside these deep-fried pastries and make a crispy savoury bite. Samosas are also usually accompanied by tangy tamarind chutney, which gives an additional flavour. You can have samosas as you walk along Lake Pichola and as you go around the markets.
In case you feel like something fried, have bhutte ka kees. Prepared using grated corn cooked in milk, mustard seeds, and spices, it is a rich savoury snack difficult to find in other regions than in Rajasthan. With the kernel of corn providing a slightly sweet taste, and the spices adding a warm flavour, the dish is a unique snack item.
The best street food in Rajasthan is there to meet you in Jaipur, Jodhpur, or Udaipur. Under Chetram Holidays, you will experience the local food culture with the best street foods in Rajasthan, as they are led around by people who know the ins and outs of these cities. They will also bring you to the finest food carts and will guarantee you experience the true flavours of Rajasthani street food.
Starting with the chillies in the mirchi bada to cumin in the dabeli, these spices not only provide heat but also are used to neutralize the sweetness and sourness of many dishes.
Once you go on a food tour of Rajasthan with Chetram Holidays, you will have an opportunity to know the various spices employed in these foods. You will also have an opportunity to watch the process of grinding and blending these spices and, as a result, understand what you eat in every mouthful.
Be it a food tour of Rajasthan or an experience of the best street foods in Rajasthan, you will never forget the taste of this colourful state.
