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10 mouth-watering dishes you can't miss in Bikaner

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Famous dishes of Bikaner

Settled on the edge of the Thar desert, the city of Bikaner is also known as 'camel country'. It is adorned with vibrant heritage sites, gigantic and spectacular forts and palaces which make for the major tourist attractions. The Havelis are magnificent and impressive even today. Beyond the grandeur of the unmissable olden kingdoms of Rajputana, the city is famous for the various mouth-watering delights it offers. While you visit the city, indulge in the best of dishes that Bikaner is extremely famous for such as pakodi and gatte ki sabzi. The food here is so much more than these traditional dishes. When you are in Bikaner, explore and enjoy the local cuisine. Here is a list of some scrumptious dishes from Bikaner that you can't miss:

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Bikaneri Bhujia

Often called 'Bhujia', Bikaneri bhujia is a popular crispy snack in Rajasthan. It is prepared using moth beans, besan, groundnut oil and spices. Bhujia is everyone's favourite, also it is known to have been first prepared in this city. You will find many varieties by the name but you will find the real deal in Bikaner.

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Raj Kachori

Kachori is a popular snack in many cities of Rajasthan, but in Bikaner, Raj kachori is quite famous. The crispy kachori, stuffed with potato and sprout mixture, is served with beaten curd, various sweet and spicy chutneys and sev. It is a great option for a tea-time snack.

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Papad ki Sabzi

This traditional delicacy is made with authentic Rajasthani spices and papad. Papadki sabzi is a staple dish in many homes across Rajasthan. It is a tasty dish which offers a burst of flavours in every bite. This gravy dish can be eaten for lunch as well as dinner.

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Laal Maas

If you love non-vegetarian dishes, then Bikaner has to offer Laal maas which is a popular Rajasthani delicacy. It is a meat curry prepared in a sauce of yoghurt and hot spices like red Mathania chillies. If you are a fan of really spicy food, then you must try Laal maas. This dish is popular amongst the non-vegetarians of Bikaner, savour it with bread, roti or rice.

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Pakodi

It is a famous tea-time snack available everywhere in Bikaner. These pakodis come with mix vegetable filling. Made with gram flour or moong dal, pakodis are very popular in Rajasthan as well. Pakodis are served with sweet and spicy red chutney and green mint chutney.

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Khasta

This dish is similar to kachori but is larger. It is prepared using a spicy mixture of dry fruits and sauces. Many like to eat it as a snack or breakfast, khasta tastes best when served with sweet and spicy tamarind chutney.

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Kesar Fini

Also known as Sutarfeni, it is a famous Bikaneri sweet shredded and flaky, made with rice flour and semolina, roasted in ghee. Topped with chopped almonds and pistachios, Kesar Fini is flavoured with saffron and is a popular dish in Rajasthan. (Image: Instagram/taste_of_rajasthan09)

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Ghevar

Amongst many other sweet delicacies, ghevar is a Rajasthani cuisine sweet. It is traditionally associated with Teej festival and is also prepared on several other festive occasions. Ghevar is a disc-shaped sweet dish made with refined flour and is soaked in sugary syrup. You can choose from the many varieties of ghevar including plain, mawa and malai ghevar. It tastes best with rabdi on top.

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Gatte ki Sabzi

We all know that gatte ki sabzi is a traditional Rajasthani dish. It can be easily cooked at home but the real taste can be found in the local cuisine. It is a loved recipe, can be eaten for both lunch and dinner. Gatte ki sabzi is made with gram flour dumplings and a melange of authentic Rajasthani spices which makes all the difference. (Image: Instagram/kitchen_da_swad)

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Churma Dal Baati

It is a popular Rajasthani dish made with dal and hard wheat rolls known as baati. The delicious dal is prepared with toor dal, chana dal, mung dal, moth dal or urad dal with a melange of spices. Baati is made with flour and served with ghee, chutney and salad. You will find delicious churma dal baati at many shops in Bikaner.

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Praveen Dewangan

2262 days ago

I am looking forward to visit Rajasthan.

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