7 delicacies from Rajasthan that you must try

By Nancy Tiwari  |  First Published Apr 2, 2024, 3:45 PM IST

Rajasthan is the first place that springs to mind while discussing Indian deserts. A Rajasthani platter is nirvana on a huge plate filled with vibrant and mouthwatering food.

The vibrant spices and rich ghee tastes of Rajasthani cuisine reflect the region's complex cultural dynamics. A Rajasthani platter is bliss on a huge plate filled with vibrant and mouthwatering food. The vast assortment of sweets offered in the beautiful Rajasthani cuisine, however, is what makes it absolutely divine. 

You will be licking your fingers after tasting one of the delectable treats from this western region of India, whether it's the well-known Rajasthani halwa or the Rajasthani petha.

Here are some sweets that you must try when you visit Rajasthan:

1. Ghevar: Made from refined wheat, milk, pure ghee, and sugar syrup, Rajasthani Ghevar is a well-liked confection in the state. This delicious disc-shaped treat is best enjoyed with rabri. The Rajasthani Ghevar is unlike any other sweet you've ever had and is a must-try while visiting the state! It's ideal as an evening snack or as a dessert after dinner.

2. Mawa kachori: It is impossible to leave Rajasthan without tasting its renowned Mawa kachori. Even though kachoris are often savory, this unique sweet variant from Rajasthan will make you smile. With its delicious filling of creamy ghee-flavored mawa, crispy dried fruits, and the perfect amount of sugar, Jodhpur's Mawa Kachori is among the best things you can sample in Rajasthan. 

3. Dilkushar: A square-shaped, soft, and chewy Rajasthani sweet made of besan, mawa, milk, sugar, cardamom powder, almonds, and ghee, the Rajasthani Dilkushar is the tastiest sweet you’ll have here.  

4. Churma ladoo: The beloved Rajasthani laddu must be included in any list of Rajasthani sweets. Taste the heavenly spheres composed of wheat flour, semolina, milk, jaggery, and poppy seeds that come together to form the well-known Rajasthani treat, Churma Ladoo. Many Indian states have churma ladoos, but the Rajasthani kind will win your heart.

5. Chhena malpua: You will adore Rajasthan's other sweet treats, including the traditional Chhena malpua, if you enjoy petha. Warm, tender, and buttery Chhena Malpuas are the perfect way to lift anyone's spirits after a difficult day. This dish from Rajasthan, made with fresh paneer, tastes best when accompanied by saffron syrup and chopped almonds and pistachios.

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