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If you have yet to see Pushkar, nothing can be a better time than now. This ancient city of Rajasthan has many touristy attractions. In 2022, from 1st to 9th November, the grand Pushkar Camel Fair is taking place. It is held at the start of the Hindu month of Kartik in this place every year. The five to eight-day fair ends on Kartik Poornima, which is the day of the full moon in Kartik. The fair, one of the biggest in India for livestock, features celebrations, information exchanges, and sales of camels, horses, and cattle. It draws thousands of visitors worldwide and is hosted on the shores of Pushkar lake. While you get mesmerised looking at the splash of colours during this fair, don't forget to treat your taste buds with the iconic dishes of this Rajasthani city. Since it is famous as a temple town, the food scene is primarily vegetarian. Among all, its street food can leave you salivating.
Dal bati churma
Dal Bati tastes great when paired with a sweet treat known as Churma in the region. Pushkar locals relish this popular Rajasthani dish dal bati churma. You can't resist it when it's served with dal and deep-fried in ghee. To sample the tastiest dal baati churma, locals advise going to the Aroma Hotel and the Shree Karni Maa Restaurant. It is also reasonably priced.
Malpua
Pushkar famous malpua, Image Source: Instagram
In Pushkar, there is a well-known halwai gali with numerous sweet stores. The malpua, served with rabri, is the most famous dessert in Pushkar. Try to eat it at Halwai Gali's Laxmi Misthan Bhandar and Shri Radhe Ji Mishthan Bhandar. Another excellent location for malpua is the Radhey Ji Restaurant, close to the Varah Ghat.
Kadhi pakora
You must sample the legendary Kadhi Pakora during your visit to Pushkar. This delicacy's unique aspect is how the pakora, or gramme flour fritters, are served hot with the kadhi, a thick stew of seasoned chickpea flour. The juxtaposition of the kadhi's fieriness with the pakora's crunch is exquisite! Mohanji Bhujia Wala is the most well-known location to try it.
Gulkand lassi
Gulkand lassi, Image Source: Pinterest
Gulkand, which is made of rose petals, is essentially a sweet preserve. This lassi is much more delicious, thanks to Gulkand's cooling qualities. It is additionally served with rabdi. This concoction makes this curd-based beverage blissful. The finest spot to get Gulkand Lassi is at Marwadi Lassi, a tiny street vendor.
Street food stalls at Pushkar, Image Source: shutterstock
Kachori
The Rajasthani dish kachori is a local favourite. Therefore, it is obvious why the kachori is a popular item on practically every street vendor's menu. This snack is best consumed with a sweet or slightly spiced sauce and a hot cup of tea after being deep-fried and served hot. They can be purchased at the best location at Shri Pushkar Raj Shahi Kachori Samosa Bhandar.
Poha
In Pushkar, there are numerous food stalls selling poha starting in the early morning hours close to the main market road. It is a dish made from flat rice and a few veggies and is thought to be nutritious. Breakfast is similarly delicious. If you're in Pushkar, you must have this breakfast dish, which is both inexpensive and delicious.
Falafel
Falafel platter at Ganga restaurant, Image Source: Instagram
No traveller to Pushkar can visit without savouring the falafel wrap from the Ganga restaurant. There is always a crowd outside this eatery, which is located in the main Pushkar market. This restaurant is well-known for its laffa and falafel rolls, a popular street snack not just in the Middle East but also in Pushkar.
