Jodhpur is an ancient and stately city in the state of Rajasthan in India. It has been called the Blue City because of all the houses within the old city that are painted blue. It has also been named the Sun City because the sun shines brightly all year round. Looming above it is the ancient fort of Mehrangarh, as if it is still guarding the city. Inside the city are sparkling streets that meander and seem to lead tourists to unexpected destinations. The air is perfumed with roses, burning incense, and the sewers. Tourists come to see its old palaces, forts, and to enjoy the city’s culinary wonders. Take a walk through its alleys and discover for yourself the most savory delicacies. Here is a list of the street food you must try in Jodhpur, Rajasthan.
1. Laal maans (meat curry)
Laal maans is mutton curry. The meat is cooked in a sauce made of yogurt and hot spices. Other ingredients include coconut milk, lemon juice, curry chicken, and lots of onions. The sauce may either be rich and thick or it might be in liquid form. But whatever its form, it is always hot and spicy, as it is cooked with a bountiful amount of red chilis. It is best eaten with rice or Indian bread.
2. Kachori (fried dough balls with filling)
Kachori is a delicious street food that can be bought on every street corner in Jodhpur. The dough is shaped into balls and filled with lentils, green chili, coriander leaves, green chickpeas, and other spices. The balls are then fried. Since the filling gets a bit dry from frying, people eat it with spiced yogurt or raita, a condiment that is made of vegetables, fruits, and herbs, mixed with salted yogurt.
3. Pav bhaji (soft bread with vegetable curry)
Pav bhaji is a snack dish that is popular in Jodhpur and all over India. This snack food is a mix of spicy vegetables eaten with bread rolls. It is usually served with butter and onions as toppings. It is very flavorful. For vegetarians, replacing the butter with vegetable butter enhances the flavor. Many tourists who get a taste of this street food begin to crave it.
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4. Mirchi bada (stuffed banana peppers)
Mirchi bada are banana peppers stuffed with mashed or diced potato, cauliflower, and other flavorful stuffing. The stuffed banana pepper is rolled in flour and fried. It is served with tomato sauce or chutney made from mint, tamarind, peanut, cucumber, or coconut. The Mirchi bada in Jodhpur is known to have a unique taste and is famous all over India.
5. Gulab jamun (milk ball)
Gulab jamun is a dessert dish and can be bought in stalls along the streets in Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India. It is made from milk powder that is made into balls the size of berries. The solid milk balls are deep-fried and dipped in sugar dissolved in rosewater and made into syrup, giving them a floral taste. This dessert is served during special occasions and festivals in Jodhpur and other Indian cities, as well as by Indians living in other countries.
6. Jalebi (fried wheat flour dough shaped like pretzels)
Jalebi is another dessert that people with a sweet tooth love. The wheat flour dough or all-purpose flour batter is made to resemble the shape of a pretzel. It is soaked in sugar or syrup and deep-fried. Jalebi is crisp on the outside and sweet and chewy on the inside. Other ingredients used are turmeric, saffron, cardamom, and lemon juice. This dessert is considered a great treats during special occasions and festivals.
7. Dal bati (spiced lentils and baked hard dough with clarified butter)
Dal bati is another delicious dish that is sold on every street corner in Jodhpur. Dal refers to lentils, such as green peas, red lentils, garbanzo beans, mung beans, pigeon peas, and other lentils, while bati refers to a baked hard bread. The beans are soaked for three to four hours and cooked until tender and sauteed in spices such as garlic, chili, ginger, and other spices. Once cooked, you eat it with the bread.
8. Omelet
While an omelet is considered an egg dish eaten for breakfast, the Indian-style omelet has become a popular street food in Jodhpur. There are several ways of preparing this popular delicacy. In Jodhpur, the bread omelet is the most popular. It takes only a few minutes to prepare it. Butter is melted on a pan and scrambled eggs with scallions or chili are dropped into the foaming butter. Two pieces of white bread are dipped in the egg and folded over the omelet. It is now ready to eat.
9. Panipuri (deep-fried hollow, crispy dough with fillings)
Panipuri is a popular snack in Jodhpur. It is made by filling a hollow, crispy dough ball with fillings that include flavored water, potatoes, flour, onions, spices, mint, chickpeas, sprouts, and chutney. To make the crispy dough balls, the dough is fried until they are crispy. A small hole is placed in the center and filled with the blended onions, potatoes, and other ingredients to make a delicious snack. This delicacy is also served during festivals and other special events.
10. Makhaniya lassi (Indian yogurt-based drink)
Makhaniya lassi is a delicious and popular yogurt-based drink in Jodhpur, Rajasthan. The ingredients include saffron, cardamon, cream, nuts, butter, and other fruits and spices. If you feel thirsty while sightseeing in Jodhpur, you can find this refreshing drink on almost every street corner. The mixture of yogurt, butter, spices, and other ingredients make this world-famous Indian drink a delight to the palate and to the senses.
Discover the street food you must try in Jodhpur, Rajasthan, for a unique experience
Discover the street food that you must try in Jodhpur, Rajasthan, by taking a walk in the alleys of this beautiful city. Savor the spicy and flavorful delicacies that also reveal the culture of the Indian people. Drop by a stall or shop and have a taste of these culinary wonders that will make your visit to Jodhpur a memorable one.
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