Pushkar is not just a holy city – it’s a foodie’s paradise! Forget mountain-climbing ascetics, this is where pilgrims come to fuel their spiritual journey with the best food. The streets of Pushkar are lined with vendors selling the best cuisines with influences from both Rajasthan and Gujarat. From melt-in-your-mouth snacks to delicious meals, get ready for an explosion of flavours.
Here are 5 places in Pushkar that should be your next visit:
1. Early risers get Poha at Mohanji
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Poha, a flattened rice dish, is eaten for breakfast. But for the best version, you need to wake up early. Visit Mohanji in the main market at 6:30am. His secret recipe and hot tea are famous – and by 10am his tea is sold out! Don’t miss this Pushkar sunrise ritual.
2. Start your day with Kadhi Kachori at Sarvadi Mishthan Bhandar
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Mornings in Pushkar are full of fun. Visit Sarvadia Mishthan Bhandar for a plate of Kadhi Kachori. This kadhi, a curry made of chickpea flour and buttermilk, may sound unusual for breakfast, but believe me, it is delicious! Here, the kachori is flaky and flaky, stuffed with a delicious lentil mixture. Serve it with sweet and spicy sonth (flavoured with tamarind and jaggery), which makes for an unforgettable breakfast.
Also read: Pyaaz ki Kachori: A street side delicacy from Rajasthan that will leave you wanting more
3. Daal Baati Churma: A ghee-tastic experience at Radheji
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This Rajasthani dish is a staple in Pushkar. Skip the fancy restaurants and head to Radhe Ji in the main market. The dal baati churma here is a fusion of textures and flavours. The smoky red chilli dal is simple yet heartwarming, the baati is perfectly cooked and floating in pure ghee (heavenly aroma!), and the churma comes in the form of laddoos, ready to be broken down and make the whole dish even better.
4. Experience the magic of papad ki sabzi and tikkis at Shri Karni Maa
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Rajasthan’s desert climate means that creativity reigns supreme. The Papad ki Sabzi features roasted papads (dried lentil wafers) served in a rich gravy – a testament to their brilliant use of shelf-stable ingredients. Serve it with a hearty tikkar, a flatbread made from wheat and maize flour, cooked over a coal fire for an extra smoky flavour. Visit Shri Karni Maa Restaurant for this rustic delight.
5. Rabdi Malpua: Heaven of fried delicacies at Shri Ram Ji’s shop
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Forget everything you know about malpua. This famous shop located near Gangaur Ghat serves rabri malpua, a deep-fried pancake made entirely of rabri (thickened, sweetened milk). It is mesmerizing to watch them transform a thin batter into palm-sized pancakes. Each crisp creation is then dipped in sugar syrup, creating a sweet masterpiece.
So ditch the diets and listen to the call of your taste buds! A culinary adventure awaits you in Pushkar that is as unforgettable as it is spiritual.
Also read: Khaad Ka Pind: Rajasthani meat dish cooked underground
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