Bikaner Best Dishes Bikaner Jahan's famous Bikaneri Bhujia cannot be compared anywhere in the world. But apart from Bhujia, there are many other delicious dishes here that you must try. Learn here the complete food guide-
Bikaner Best Dishes: Rajasthan is such a state of India that boasts of history, traditions, colors, music, art, customs, epics, and taste in itself. If you go to any part of this state, you will get a chance to taste different and delicious dishes of a new form and color. One such city is Bikaner where the famous Bikaneri Bhujia cannot be compared anywhere in the world. A hub for history lovers and culture enthusiasts, Bikaner has always been a favorite of tourists.
Known for its great hospitality and manners, the city is dotted with delicious eateries, some of which are more than a century old. Whether it is a royal breakfast or a tea-time snack. Let us tell you that if you are in Bikaner or are thinking of visiting, then which dishes you cannot miss?
Khasta
Slightly bigger than Kachori, Khasta is one such thing that is the favorite of all Bikaner. 'Khasta' literally means flaky, which can be enjoyed as a snack. This crispy dish from Bikaner is filled with spicy lentils. Often served with a plate of delicious potato curry, it can be eaten as a morning snack as well as an evening snack. One can find many small stalls offering this mouth-watering snack all over the city. A good tip would be to top it with chutney, onion, tomato, curd, and sev.
Gatte Ki Sabzi
Rajasthan is known for spices and ghee. Gatte ki sabzi is such a dish that after eating it you will feel like eating it again and again. This gram flour dish is available in two forms – dry and curry. The curd-based gravy consists of gatta or steamed gram flour fritters. The USP of this dish lies in its simplicity.
Laal maas
If you are a non-vegetarian then you must try Lal Maas of Bikaner. The hot and spicy Lal Maas will straight away remind you of a royal kitchen. A mutton curry prepared in a curd-based gravy with red meat (mathania mirch), is a favorite of every non-vegetarian. Traditionally, the dish was prepared using wild boar or deer (caught after a royal hunt), but today, mutton meat is also a substitute. As per popular belief, Marwaris are strict vegetarians, however, Lal Maas defines Marwari cuisine. The special style of Lal Maas is prepared using mustard oil. During preparation, a bowl with a burning piece of charcoal soaked with cloves and clarified butter is placed on top and the pot is closed, allowing the smoke from the charcoal to enhance the aroma and flavor of the mass. This royal delicacy is a testimony to the rich heritage of hunting and meat eating by the Rajput warriors.
Kesar fini
It is believed that it is almost impossible to replicate this dish except with the traditional Rajasthani halwai. This saffron-flavored sweet looks somewhat like desi cotton candy and melts instantly in your mouth. Made with rice flour and ghee and soaked in sugar syrup, the golden yellow color on top combined with the heady aroma of saffron and cardamom makes it irresistible. This dish is served with a bowl of hot milk, and can also be enjoyed with a topping of rabri.
Bikaneri Bhujia
Talking about the princely state and taste of Bikaner, it would be a crime not to mention the beloved Bikaneri Bhujia. This addictive snack is made all over India today, but what sets Bikaneri Bhujia apart is the main ingredient – ground moth dal, a crop found exclusively in Bikaner and Jodhpur. Today it is difficult to miss Bikaneri Bhujia, which complements almost all Indian dishes.
Rasagulla
Hearing Rasgulla, you must be thinking that this is the sweetness of Bengal. But the city known for its confectionary culture, Bikaner also gives Rasgullas a taste that makes it stand out from the rest.
