This booklet is called “Rajasthani Food Guide for Families: What to Eat & Where”.This booklet is called “Rajasthani Food Guide for Families: What to Eat & Where”. Rajasthani cuisine is popular for its spiciness, and it’s no surprise that some parents hesitate to order food for their children because of this. The truth is, that the food has a huge variety of choices ranging from heavily cooked and a bit spiced, to really hot and fiery. It’s not about avoiding Rajasthani food altogether, but about knowing what to order. Follow this practical guide.
The classic dish that every kid should try: Dal Baati Churma.
It’s a signature dish of Rajasthan (and one of the more kid-friendly dishes). The combination of baati (baked wheat balls) with dal (lentils) and churma (a sweet crumbled wheat dish) provides an excellent balance of savoury and sweet tastes in one dish and the spice level is typically medium or less than medium. This is typically the safest first course to order for children when they eat Rajasthani cuisine for the first time.
Mild and Filling Gatte Ki Sabzi.
Mild and moderately spiced curry of gram flour which goes well with plain rice or roti for kids who don’t like something too spicy but want something more substantial. When ordering, ask for “less spicy” (kam mirchi), as the level of spice varies from restaurant to restaurant.
This is one of the rare instances where ‘worth trying as adults’ applies.This is one of the few times that ‘worth trying as adults’ is appropriate.
A very Rajasthani flavored desert-bean and berry food. It’s a fine adult dish, and a great cultural experience, but not always as great a child’s dish (tangy and earthy flavor that kids do not always enjoy — consider ordering it as a side dish rather than a main course for kids).
Laal Maas — For Adults Who Like Heat
It is a delicious, spicy curry of mutton, one of the most popular non-vegetarian dishes of Rajasthan. This is really spicy stuff, so for children with a very high tolerance you can let them have a taste, but for others it’s best reserved for adults. Most restaurant will also be able to prepare a lighter version if requested.
Pyaaz Kachori is considered to be one of the finest snack stops.
A delicious onion-stuffed pastry that is great for a midday snack but not a meal. In particular, there are a number of kachori stalls in Jaipur, and this is a popular treat for children, who love the fried, savory treats.
Desserts Kids Will Actually Like by Ghevar and Malpua
Both Ghevar, a disc-shaped, syrup-soaked sweet, particularly popular during festival season, and Malpua, a sweet pancake soaked in sugar syrup, are kid-friendly desserts — sweet, familiar in texture and free from spices.
The Best Drink Stop is the Lassi variety.Lassi is The Best Drink Stop.
Thickened drink made from yogurt, usually drunk in clay cups. Cools, familiar for most children, similar to a yogurt smoothie and a great pairing to spicier food. There are some popular lassi stalls in the old city of Jodhpur worth visiting.
Instead of having breakfast and lunch, opt for “Dhokla” or “Dal Vada”.For breakfast and lunch, choose “Dhokla” and “Dal Vada”.
Always request “kam mirchi” (less spicy) when ordering food for children — most restaurants will comply.
Thali meals are an ideal format for families because they can get a taste of a range of dishes without having to pick up one meal that is too hot for them.
Pack simple snacks for when your children are hungry on long journeys between cities as stops for meals might not be as planned.
If your children have a craving for a familiar meal after the day’s experience, it’s a good idea to opt for an Indian or a Continental breakfast at any hotel in Jaipur or Udaipur. The location of your trip
In case you are planning a longer trip to Rajasthan and want to include stops at various restaurants during your trip, our team at Aryan Services can also suggest you a list of family-friendly restaurants on your route, as per your itinerary.