Popular food of Bikaner
The one dish from Rajasthani cuisine that you should definitely taste in Bikaner is Bajre Ka Khichda with Imli ka Paani. As Bikaner is an arid region on the sands of Thar desert, the local food habit is developed here in such a way that keeps people full for a long time. The liquid in the local diet (like the tamarind water) helps in controlling body temperature and prevents from heat stroke.
Well, there is more to the food in Bikaner. Here are some-
Gatte ki sabzi
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Gatta is prepared from gram flour. Gatte ki Sabzi is available in two forms i.e. in dry and curry form. People eat this dish with buttered chapatis or rice. You can find this savory curry in any restaurant that serves Rajasthani cuisine.
Ker-Sangri
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Ker Sangri is a vegetable prepared with desert beans and capers. These are locally grown and can be stored for years. The dish has a tangy taste because of Ker. Ker is so sour that it needs to be soaked in salt water for days to reduce its sourness.
Bajre ka Khichda
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Bajra is black millet and Bajre ka Khichda is a mix preparation of rice, lentils, and millet. It is a healthy one pot meal that combines carbs, protein, and of course taste in a single platter.
Imli Pani
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Imli Pani or tamarind water is a quick drink in Bikaner. The tamarind is soaked in water for at least 5 hours and the pulp is used to make the drink along with some spices and sugar. It is a tangy and filling drink.
Fini
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Fini is a traditional dessert in the desert of Bikaner!
It is the local variant of the sweet dish which is known by names such as Sheera, Halwa, etc. The ingredients used in the preparing fini are flour, rice flour, caster sugar, cardamom, and butter.
The Papads (roasted flatbread) of Bikaner are popular all over India and you can even bring home some for your personal consumption. These are spicy and everyday preparation in most of the households in Bikaner. You can also hire a cab in Bikaner on day rental and enjoy sightseeing and local delicacies.
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