The following highlights some of the popular Traditional Jaipuri Foods. If you manage to be in an Jaipuri restaurant or you are visiting Jaipur in India, I recommend the following:
1. Bhang Lassi
Bhang lassi is a variety mixed with marijuana. It is a traditional drink made by grinding the cannabis plant into a paste (bhang) and mixing it with yoghurt and usually spices and nuts. It should be noted that bhang lassi is a strong drink and there are several claims that its use can cause psychosis and hallucinations or cause psychosis-like symptoms. It is recommended to buy only from authorised shops.
2. Churma
This is a North Indian dish made mainly with different types of breadcrumbs. It is especially popular in Rajasthan, where it is made with baati (bati) bread, and in Haryana, locals opt for roti, paratha or puri. The fine breadcrumbs are then mixed with ghee, sugar, cardamom and (usually) various nuts or sometimes dried fruits. This dish is usually finished with melted ghee.
3. Khakhra
This is a popular crispbread originating from the Indian state of Gujarat. Made from wheat flour, yerba mate and oil, the crackers are often eaten for breakfast and are a healthy snack best served with hot sauce or curry. Khakhra can also be made into a dessert by sprinkling a little ghee and sugar on top.
4. Laal maas
This is a traditional Indian curry from Rajasthan. This curry is made with mutton (usually marinated with kachari cucumber), yoghurt and Mathania red chilli. Other common ingredients include onions, garlic, coriander seeds, ghee, ginger, cardamom and cinnamon. Laal maas can be thicker or thinner when cooked. It is traditionally served with wheat and rice flour pancakes.
5. Panipuri
A popular street food in India, Bangladesh, Pakistan and Nepal. It is small and consists of a hollow puri that is fried until crispy and then filled with a spicy water called pani, tamarind chutney, chaat masala, potatoes, onions, chillies and chickpeas.
6. Paratha
Golden brown, flaky and layered, paratha is an Indian bread often eaten for breakfast. The name comes from a combination of the words parat and atta (flour), which refer to puff pastry. It consists of whole wheat flour cooked in ghee (clarified cashew butter) and comes in round, triangular, square or hexagonal shapes. Parathas are usually filled with toppings such as boiled potatoes, cauliflower, garlic, ginger, chilli, cheese or radish.
7. Ras malai
This is a popular Indian dessert consisting of white cream, sugar, milk and cardamom-flavoured cheese called chhana. Almonds, cashew nuts and saffron are often added to the desserts. Ras malai originates from West Bengal and is sometimes described as a rich cheesecake without a crust. It is usually served cold and garnished with cardamom seeds or nuts.
8. Thandai
This is a traditional Indian curry from Rajasthan. This curry is made with mutton (usually marinated with kachari cucumber), yoghurt and Mathania red chilli. Other common ingredients include onions, garlic, coriander seeds, ghee, ginger, cardamom and cinnamon. Laal maas can be thicker or thinner when cooked. It is traditionally served with wheat and rice flour pancakes.
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The following highlights some of the popular Traditional Indian Foods. If you manage to be in an Indian restaurant or you are visiting India, I recommend the following: