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Bharatpur, located in eastern Rajasthan, is a big draw for history and nature buffs. The city hosts the famed Keoladeo National Park, which is a world heritage site. It also boasts ornate palaces and historical forts, making it a cultural behemoth. This cultural heritage of Bharatpur is further enriched by its culinary prowess; from crunchy kachori to flavour-packed mirchi vada to hearty gatte ki sabzi, Bharatpur is abounding in Rajasthani specialities. Visit Deviram Sweets and Restaurant to taste authentic Rajasthani kachoris. If you’re a fan of Mirchi Vada, drop by Shankar Ji Ki Pyau.
Unlike most Rajasthani cities, the cuisine of Bharatpur is largely vegetarian, making use of ingredients, such as gram flour, lentils, and beans. In the past, the area was settled by Indigenous communities and agricultural societies that cherished wildlife; therefore, meat consumption in Bharatpur is minimal as locals treasure animal life. Bharatpur is also big on sweets, with ingredients like milk, sugar, and ghee featuring predominantly in the city’s sweet dishes. Cooling items like buttermilk and curd are also consumed extensively here to help deal with the hot climate of the region.
Check out the top 7 delicacies of Bharatpur.
Pyaz Ki Kachori
A visit to any Rajasthani city would be incomplete without sampling the classic kachoris, and Bharatpur is no exception. This city is particularly famous for an onion-heavy variation of kachori called pyaz ki kachori. In this dish, a crispy deep-fried pastry is pumped with a flavourful onion mix and served with delicious tamarind chutney. Pyaz ki kachori is a popular street food of Rajasthan, with locals enjoying this delicacy as both a breakfast item and as an evening snack.
Recommendations: Deviram Sweets and Restaurant, Gopal Kachori Wala
Type: Vegetarian
Cost For Two: ₹200, approx.
Mirchi Vada
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Similar to pyaz ki kachori, mirchi vada is a mouthwatering street food of Rajasthan, including Bharatpur. To craft this dish, spice-packed green chilli peppers are blended with a luscious potato filling, doused in gram flour batter, and deep-fried until golden brown. This aromatic dish boasts a rich texture, with the softness of the filling creating a wonderful balance with the crispiness of the exterior. It is recommended to serve this dish piping hot with a smoky chutney.
Recommendations: Shankar Ji Ki Pyau, Milan Dhaba
Type: Vegetarian
Cost For Two: ₹200, approx.
Ker Sangri
Ker sangri is an authentic Rajasthani dish prepared using locally sourced ingredients, such as dried ker berries and sangri beans; hence, the dish’s name. This traditional dish incorporates numerous spices, including coriander powder, red chilli powder, and turmeric powder, which contribute to giving it a punchy taste. Ingredients, such as yoghurt, raisins, and dried red chillies also feature heavily in the preparation of this dish. Ker sangri makes for a wholesome meal and is typically savoured with bajra roti.
Recommendations: Gulshan Dhaba
Type: Vegetarian
Cost For Two: ₹200, approx.
Gatte Ki Sabzi
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Like sangri, gatte ki sabzi is a staple in most Rajasthani households owing to its robust and filling nature, which makes it an ideal lunch or dinner option. This lip-smacking dish has two main elements—the tangy yoghurt-based gravy known as “sabzi,” and the gram flour dumplings that are soaked into the gravy called “gatte.” This dish usually features traditional Rajasthani thalis alongside regional classics, such as khichdi and churma. Gatte ki sabzi is best savoured with a flatbread-like roti.
Recommendations: Anu’s Kitchen, Milan Dhaba Family Restaurant Pure Veg
Type: Vegetarian
Cost For Two: ₹200–₹400, approx.
Dal Bati Churma
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Despite originating in Rajasthan, this delicacy is relished across the entire country. This wholesome dish comprises three main parts—the dal which is made from spicy lentils, the bati which are essentially baked wheat balls, and the churma which is a flaky and crumbly sweet-tasting cereal of sorts. Many Rajasthani households and establishments serve this dish with an irresistible garlic chutney to infuse it with added layers of spice. The different ingredients of the dish combine to form an unforgettable medley of flavours.
Recommendations: Gulshan Dhaba, Ghar Ki Rasoi
Type: Vegetarian
Cost For Two: ₹200, approx.
Bajre Ki Roti With Lahsun Ki Chutney
Although this may sound simple and humble, it packs a punch of flavour and nutrition. A popular item on Rajasthani breakfast platters, bajre ki roti refers to a nutritious flatbread that is made from millet. This flatbread is quite plain by itself; however, it is served with a fiery hot chutney made from garlic or “lahsun.” This chutney, when paired with bajre ki roti, gives the dish flavour and dimension, elevating it to the next level.
Recommendations: Ghar Ki Rasoi
Type: Vegetarian
Cost For Two: ₹200, approx.
Malpua
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Malpua is a succulent sweet dish that is relished not only in Rajasthan but also in the neighbouring states of Uttar Pradesh and Bihar. Prepared using flour and milk batter, this deep-fried delicacy is essentially a fluffy and crispy pancake that is dipped generously in sugar syrup. It pairs typically well with another sweet dish, rabri, and the two are often served together. The softness of the pancake coupled with the sinful sugar syrup helps craft a memorable melt-in-the-mouth sensation for consumers of the dish.
Recommendations: Shankar Sweet, Shri Girraj Sweets
Type: Vegetarian
Cost For Two: ₹200, approx.
